Westminster Business School Community Organiser

Job title: Westminster Business School (WBS) Community Organiser

Hours: 0 hour contract (up to 12hrs per week)

Location: Across Westminster campuses

Contract: September 2026 - July 2027

Job purpose

At UWSU we are committed to enabling transformative student experiences that are positive, inclusive, and with a welcoming culture that can be shared and celebrated by all. We want to create spaces and train leaders that support community building and change‑making.

Community Organisers work with student communities to enable them to address issues and lobby for change within the University. This role exists to ensure students’ voices are heard and acted on. It is a varied and exciting role in which you will develop leadership, facilitation and organisational skills.

Key responsibilities
  • Engage students with the work of UWSU and Sabbatical Officers, actively seeking to involve students who have not previously interacted with the Union.
  • Perform on-the-ground outreach, going into student spaces to build connections, gain insight and engage students with campaigns.
  • Work with and champion the needs of their community, helping to shape SU policy and advocate for change within the University.
  • Facilitate relevant Democratic Forums (student‑led spaces focused on change‑making); COs will support students to identify and organise campaigns, escalade and report on the progress of actions assigned to stakeholders, and ensure correct Forum procedures are followed.
  • Confidently support students in navigating democratic processes.
  • Work with students, Sabbatical Officers and UWSU staff to progress campaigns selected by Democratic Forums.
  • Have an understanding of charity law and its impact on student activism.
  • Collaborate with other Community Organisers where relevant.
  • Attend University Committee meetings where relevant.
WBS Community Organiser additional responsibilities
  • Alongside the WBS College Coordinator, ensure course reps feel equipped and empowered to collect feedback and push for change.
  • Work closely with WBS course and school community reps, escalating feedback to Heads of Schools.
  • Identifying trends across schools, and brining reps together to work on shared issues.
  • Facilitate the Academic Affairs Forum.
  • Work to build a strong sense of community across the college.
What is in it for me?
  • Truly flexible working – you’ll never be asked to work over a lecture.
  • Access to our employability support and development programme.
  • Access to the employee assistance programme.
  • Team socials and staff parties.
  • Experience working in a varied and fast‑paced environment.
  • A fun working environment and great culture – you get to work with your fellow students!
Qualifications & Expertise

Must be a current student at the University of Westminster.

Skills, knowledge & expertise
  • Have knowledge of, and experience within, the relevant student community.
  • Be a confident communicator and able to build relationships with staff and students.
  • Be well‑organised and able to plan, deliver, and review projects effectively.
  • Be a confident leader who can provide guidance to students.
  • Be a creative thinker who can problem‑solve and overcome barriers.
  • Able to clearly capture and convey information in writing.
Values & behaviours
  • A belief in the importance of student‑led change.
  • A commitment to making democratic spaces inclusive and accessible to all students.
  • An awareness of UWSU’s values and how to embody these through this role.
  • A commitment to shape UWSU to meet the needs of students.
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