Wellbeing Coordinator

Job Description

Could you be a Wellbeing Coordinator for our client This Students Union is looking for enthusiastic and proactive candidate to help develop and deliver a range of wellbeing campaigns, projects and services.Wellbeing CoordinatorBirmingham B4 7BX£23,487 per annumFull Time, Fixed Term Contract for 22 MonthsOur client is a Students Union led by elected student officers supported by a staff team. It is an independent charity and company that exists to impact positively on the life of students.They are looking for a Wellbeing Coordinator to work closely with the Vice President (Welfare) to develop and deliver a range of wellbeing campaigns, projects and services for students.Experience of working on projects with young people (ages 16-25) and excellent communication skills will be needed to build strong working relationships with student groups and external organisations.As Wellbeing Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Proactively developing and coordinating a calendar of wellbeing projects.
• Acting as the point of contact and lead support member of the staff team for the elected student Vice President (Welfare).
• Supporting the coordination of wellbeing campaigns and projects proposed each year by Vice President (Welfare). These projects and campaigns may change year-on-year depending on the area of focus of the Vice President (Welfare).
• Providing continuity to projects and campaigns when new elected Vice Presidents wish to continue projects and campaigns.
• Evaluating the impact of wellbeing projects and campaigns.
• Working closely with wellbeing teams to ensure co-ordination of events and projects.
• Developing an online hub with web pages and resources to support student wellbeing and health activities based on the NHS 5 steps to Mental Wellbeing.
• Seeking collaboration and funding from external organisations to support wellbeing projects where appropriate.
• Creating engaging digital content for various communication channels i.e. social media, website and newsletters (including the promotion of the Advice service).
• Ensuring the "welfare" sections of the website are kept current and relevant.
• Developing, delivering and evaluating training programmes for student groups and volunteers.
• Acting as an Executive Officer buddy to support them during their time in office.

About YouOur client is looking for a creative, proactive individual, committed to the principles and practices of equality and diversity, with a positive, "can-do" positive attitude to challenges.The ideal Welfare Coordinator will:

• Be educated to A-level or equivalent.
• Display demonstrable working knowledge of higher education and the wellbeing issues affecting students.
• Possess a demonstrable commitment to sustainability.
• Have experience of project management or event organisation (planning, delivery and feedback).
• Have experience of campaigning or supporting campaigns to create change.
• Be experienced in working with young people (16-25).
• Possess excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Have excellent IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and using social media platforms.
• Be able to manage working time effectively and prioritising projects appropriately.
• Take a constructive and co-operative approach to solving problems.
• Work as part of a team and on their own initiative.
• Be creative and able to provide engaging material for use of webpages and social media.
• Have a good working understanding of a representative and democratic environment.
• Be committed to the principles and practices of equality and diversity.
• Be able to work in line with data protection legislation.

Closing Date: 12.00noon, 3rd May 2022How to apply for the Wellbeing Coordinator role:If you have the skills and experience required for this Wellbeing Coordinator position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or anysupporting documents.Other suitable skills and experience includes: Emotional Health & Wellbeing Coordinator, Community Wellbeing Coordinator, HE Wellbeing Coordinator, Student Services, Charity and Non Profit