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    Who we are

    Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge, and enriching society through the fusion of education, research, and practice.

    Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

    ResLifeBU is a student led programme of activities and services focusing on the enablement and development of inclusive and self-supporting student communities within BU’s student accommodation.

    ResLifeBU has three core aims of providing: inclusive events and activities that assist with the process of social integration; wellbeing information and guidance to assist with the ups and downs of transitioning into university life; and support with the development of the skills required for independent living.

    The Role

    The role of ‘Events and Activities Coordinator’ is an exciting opportunity to join the ResLifeBU team and support the core day-to-day operations, primarily delivering a comprehensive calendar of activities and events across the student halls of residence.

    You will be getting involved in all areas of the programme with the planning, promotion and running of events, procurement or resources and management of finances as well as providing administrative support to the ResLifeBU Officers. You will also be supervising a team of our part-time Resident Assistants living and working among the halls of residence on a day-to-day basis.

    Who we're looking for

    The successful candidate will be studying/or have studied a relevant qualification and/or have experience in a previous relevant job role, have a creative and mature approach to life and their work and, ideally, will have experience of living in student halls of residence. This is a very exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

    These positions are available on a fixed-term basis for 12 months (July 2023 to June 2024).

    This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position.

    This position is open to bournemouth university students currently studying, and those who have graduated from bournemouth university within the last 2 years only.

    Interview Date: Wednesday 5 April and Thursday 6 April 2023

    About Us

    BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.

    To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.