Senior Groups Coordinator

Senior Groups Coordinator

£32,440 gross per annum, 35.5 hours per week

The role

This role is part of the Student Activities department working collectively with colleagues delivering the Guild s student groups, societies, activities and volunteering work as part the Engagement Directorate.

The Senior Student Groups Coordinator will supervise, develop and support staff to deliver the Student Activities departmental plan. Acting as a role model for the required standard of values, behaviour and performance, they will help to create an inclusive and engaging environment for all.

This role will supervise the Guild s activity supporting students to participate in the student-led activities and activities to maximise their enjoyment, potential and sense of community.

This role will ensure the effective administration, training and support for events/initiatives and support for activities to plan for the year, attract members and deliver their activities.

Success in the role will require a highly student and customer focused approach together with an emphasis on teamwork. The role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a positive ambassador for the Guild and facilitating under-represented activities to find a comfortable place here.

The Benefits

We offer great benefits including:

5 days close down during Christmas, and 2 during Easter each year, in additional to bank holidays and 21 days annual leave, rising to 26 days after 5 years service (meaning you will not work during Christmas, New Year or Easter).

Full sick pay from the moment you start working for us.

A comprehensive suite of basic training for all employees which includes Equality & Diversity, Mental Health Awareness and Data Protection

Discounted membership rates at University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness

The opportunity for new staff to join the NEST pension scheme. The Guild contributes a matched payment of between 4-6% of your salary

A range of wellbeing benefits

We are a Times 100 / Best Companies To Work For employer and in our most recent staff survey (June 2022) 89% of our staff said they are proud to work for this organisation.

The Guild of Students is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 12th February 2026, 9am.

Please note interviews are provisionally expected to take place w/c 23rd February 2026