Political Engagement Assistant (Democracy & Liberation)
- Leeds University Union
- Leeds University Union, Lifton Place, Woodhouse, Leeds, UK
Job Description/Duties
£11.99 per hour
Part time - 20 hours per week, term time only
Closing Date: 9am Monday 14 October 2024
Job ref: 74/24
Fixed term contract until 20 June 2025
Leeds University Union (LUU) is a charity that helps over 38,000 students Love their time at Leeds. Located at the heart of campus, the Union is a space to meet people, make new friends and get involved.
Find out more about Leeds University Union at www.luu.org.uk or follow us on X @LeedsUniUnion and Instagram.
This fixed term role will involve working with the Political Engagement Team here at LUU to ensure that student voices are heard, and our members are able to make change. It will allow you to see and support a sector leading democratic structure – the Better Forums, Lead LUU, Liberate LUU and more. You’ll be supporting the Political Engagement Team to deliver a series of projects that centre student led change. This will be a great opportunity for you to develop your communications and project management skills in a political environment.
What we're looking for
We are looking for a motivated individual with an appetite for supporting and empowering our members, with a particular aptitude for understanding the diversity of our student membership and the specific needs of marginalised groups. The ideal candidate will be able to solve problems independently, have a creative mindset and be willing to work as part of a larger team.
What you get in return
The benefits you can enjoy include holiday pay, extensive opportunities for learning and further development, NUS TOTUM Card, onsite venue staff discounts, discounted travel card, and discounted gym membership.
Sounds good?
For further details and to apply, please visit our website using the link provided. In your application, please explain how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to the team here at LUU. If you have any further questions please contact unihr@leeds.ac.uk.
LUU highly values inclusivity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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Leeds University Union is an ambitious organisation, with a highly regarded reputation within the student union movement.
We exist to ensure our 38,000 student members love their time at Leeds and we strive to achieve this ambition through offering a wide range of services through our 600 staff members and 1000 volunteers.
No two days at LUU are ever the same in our newly refurbished building, and our students bring vibrancy to our organisation. With over 300 student societies, we strive to offer a wide array of activities for students to get involved in and get the most out of their university experience.