VACANCY: Activities Coordinator
May / June 2026
Vacancy available: Activities Coordinator
Salary: Grade 3.1 (£27,040 pro-rata)
Contract: Fixed Term - Full Time until May 2027* (0.8 FTE Contract)
*Or can be offered part-time: 30h/week for 12 months (please clearly specify in your application if you would like to be considered for this role part-time).
Many thanks for expressing an interest in working for Winchester Students' Union as our Activities Coordinator. At WinchSU, creating opportunities for students to connect, participate and thrive through extracurricular activities is central to everything we do, and our new role of Activities Coordinator is key to making that happen.
The Activities Coordinator plays an important role in supporting sports, societies and representational networks across Winchester Students’ Union. You will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day administration and development of activity groups, supporting student leaders, and helping to ensure students have access to a wide range of engaging and inclusive opportunities across campus. The role also supports the delivery of key Union events throughout the year, including Freshers’ Fayre, Varsity and Winton. Working closely with the Activities Manager, elected Officers, student leaders and external partners, you will help activity groups operate effectively and safely, providing support with memberships, communications, training, risk assessments and event support. You will also play a key role in monitoring participation, maintaining strong administrative systems and helping to develop new opportunities that enhance student engagement across the Union.
You will be organised, proactive and confident managing a varied workload in a busy student-led environment. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, attention to detail and a genuine passion for student activities and engagement. Experience in administration and student/stakeholder engagement would be valuable, but most importantly we are looking for someone enthusiastic about helping students build communities, develop skills and make the most of their university experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who cares about student experience and wants to make a meaningful impact within a vibrant Students’ Union. If you are motivated by supporting others, enabling student-led opportunities and helping create an outstanding extracurricular experience, we would love to hear from you.
Please download a copy of the Activities Coordinator Application Pack where you will find all the information relating to the job, including the job description and person specification for this role, along with wider information about WinchSU as an organisation, such as our staffing structure and strategic plan. Please read all information very carefully. Any queries should in the first instance be directed by email to Tiffany Jones (Head of Membership, Deputy CEO) at tiffany.jones@winchester.ac.uk
THE APPLICATION FORM
Application form is in two parts and can be accessed via the links below. Part 1 of the application should be completed with details of your suitability for the role and part 2 should be completed so that we know who you are. Please complete both parts of the application form as thoroughly as possible ensuring that you take the person specification and job description found in the Activities Coordinator Application Pack, into account.
APPLICATION FORM, PART 1 of 2
APPLICATION FORM, PART 2 of 2
Completed applications (part 1 and part 2) should be emailed to SU_SMT@winchester.ac.uk Please do not send CV’s with your application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The deadline for completed applications is 9am, Tuesday 30th June 2026. Applications received after the deadline will usually not be considered.
SELECTION & INTERVIEWS
Selection will be based upon an interview at which we will be assessing that personal attributes, values & experience are suitable for the job role on offer. The interview will be with the line manager of the department you are applying for, alongside two other panel members.
Interviews will be held on 13th or 14th July 2026, and will be held in person at Winchester Students' Union (SO22 4NR), or via Microsoft Teams by request. If you have been selected for interview we will contact you directly by the email and/or telephone number supplied. It is therefore essential that you include said contact details in your application.
START DATE
This post is available from August 2026, subject to any notice period.
We look forward to hearing from you!
