Interested in working in the Union?
We are currently seeking outgoing individuals for our
Halls Promotions Team
Initially we will be recruiting students living in the following residents;
Claude Gibb, Manor Bank, Trinity Square, Liberty Quay, and New Bridge St
The ideal candidates will be excellent at interacting with others and able to act as an ambassador for the Students’ Union within their Halls of Residence.
You will be self-motivated and have the ability to take the lead during Freshers’ week to help us create a brilliant welcome for students arriving at Northumbria.
Working hours will be variable and may include some evening & weekends therefore a flexible approach is essential.
You will be required to work a maximum of 12 hours per week to be flexible around your studies. The hourly rate is £6.50
To apply please complete the application and equal opportunities forms
within this pack and hand in at the Welcome Desk in the Students’ Union
or send via e-mail to
If you wish you can also submit a short video to support your application, telling us why you stand out from the crowd. This must be emailed alongside your application.
This post is only open to students who will be studying at
Northumbria University during the 2015/2016 academic year.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Halls Promotions Assistant
Department: Marketing
Responsible to: Halls Engagement Coordinator
Job Purpose To improve overall engagement between the Students’ Union and students living in halls. To promote the Students’ Union and the events and services we run to students living in Halls. To improve connections between the Students’ Union and students in Halls. To distribute Students’ Union literature to students within halls. To be the ‘voice’ of students living in halls to feedback any issues, or comments for the Students’ Union to act on.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
1. To conduct forward facing direct communication with students in halls promoting all Students’ Union events and initiatives
2. To lead on the Freshers’ Week halls engagement plan and to work alongside the Welcome Team to promote the Freshers’ Week entertainment and daytime activities programme.
3. To host Welcome Talks in halls during Freshers’ Week
4. To lead on selling Freshers passes in halls during Freshers’ Week
5. To be the ‘voice’ of students in halls feeding back into the Union any issues or comments
6. To come up with new ideas to increase engagement with students in halls
7. To distribute marketing literature to halls and make sure it is kept up to date and well organised
8. To help push out the Students’ Union events programme in halls and all commercial services
9. To promote student activities and volunteering opportunities in halls and all membership services
10. To help conduct market research or focal surveys amongst students in halls as and when necessary
11. To help plan and run halls specific events
12. To maintain a sense of integrity and confidentiality in the case of dealing with any sensitive or confidential issues or information.
13. To attend training sessions and staff meetings as required
14. To obtain a sense of ownership of the role and put forward any ideas and suggestions to improve halls engagement.
15. To develop an excellent relationship with the halls manager of your designated hall.
16. To be flexible in terms of working hours
17. To be available for weekend work as and when required
18. To adhere to staff uniform requirements
19. To help push out any welfare issues to fellow students
20. To help implement a halls feedback scheme and feedback results to students
21. To attend meetings with the Halls Engagement Coordinator and the rest of the Halls Promo Team and marketing team.
Person Specification
Job title: Halls Promotions Assistant
CriteriaEssential / Desirable
Experience of:
Working as a team player / X
Working with people / X
working as a promoter /rep / X
Knowledge and Competencies
Excellent Communication Skills / X
Excellent interpersonal skills – Adaptable to different personalities / X
Ability to work on your own initiative without supervision / X
Ability to motivate and lead others / X
Reliable & Flexible / X
Ability to work in a flexible manner to meet the varying demands of the job / X
Excellent selling skills / X
Confident Public Speaking skills / X
Interest in Marketing and PR / X
Ability to lead on events / X
Values/attitudes
Confident, Outgoing Personality / X
Ability to maintain confidentiality / X
Able to influence and motive others / X
Self-motivated and disciplined / X
Natural Leader / X
‘People Person’ / X
Ability to maintain discretion / X
Open Minded individual / X
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING
This section of the application will be used solely for monitoring purposes.
Northumbria Students’ Union recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion and belief. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary for any of these points.
Ethnic Origin
WhiteBritish / Irish / Any other White background
Mixed
White and Black / White and Black African / White and Asian / Any other mixed
Caribbean / African / background
Black & Black British
Caribbean / African / Any other Black background
Asian or Asian British
Indian / Pakistani / Bangladeshi
Chinese or Other
Chinese / Other Ethnic Group:
Gender:
Date of Birth:
Do you consider yourself to have a disability: / Yes / No
If yes, please state nature of disability
The Disability Discrimination Act defines disability as “A physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on the person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”
Religion:
Sexual Orientation:
How did you become aware of this vacancy?
STUDENT STAFF APPLICATION FORM
Last Name:
Forename(s):
Course:
Duration of Course:
Month & Year of Graduation:
University Computer Username:
Address (Vacation) / Address (Term Time)Post code / Post code
Telephone / Telephone
Mobile / Mobile
University Email address:
Alternative e-mail address:
HEALTH
Give details of any medical condition you have which you feel could affect the work you undertake. To be employed by NSU you are required to be in good health and fit to undertake the duties for which you have applied. Successful candidates may be required to complete a declaration of health form and to undertake a medical examination.
WORK / VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE
Please give details of past and present work. This can be paid work, voluntary work or work at home. Start with the most recent. (please include name of employer, job title and duties)
FROM / TOWhat skills, knowledge and experience or other qualities make you a strong candidate for a NSU student post? Please use bullet points and short sentences.
Skills / KnowledgeExperience / Other
NB If appointed your length of employment is anticipated to be for the length of your course on which you are enrolled as a student at Northumbria University – subject to ongoing satisfactory work performance and conduct. If for any reason you cease to be an enrolled student with the University your contract of employment will be terminated with immediate effect. However, the Students' Union cannot guarantee the availability of work up to that date or that you will be employed to that date.
REFEREES:
Please provide details of two referees, that we may contact for a reference. One of these must be your most recent employer.
Referee one: / Referee two:Name: / Name:
Address: / Address:
Post code: / Post code:
Telephone: / Telephone:
E-mail: / E-mail:
Declaration:
Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? Yes/No
If yes, please give details (except for convictions regarded as spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)
I declare that everything in this application form is correct and understand it shall be the basis of any offer of employment and that any misrepresentation or omission may render me liable for dismissal if engaged.
Signed:
Date:
Please submit both this application form and the equal opportunities form to
the Welcome Desk in the Students’ Union or send via e-mail to