Job Description

Job number

PRO01342

Faculties

Provost's Team

Departments

IC Student Union

Salary or Salary range

37,108 - 40,166 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date

11 Jan 2026

About the role

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We are currently looking for an impassioned and self-driven individual to join our activities team to deliver exceptional service to our students, through engaging with the 350+ student groups, which deliver an incredible range of world-class opportunities to their members.



You will act as the first point of contact for student-led groups and will drive improvements of activities and events including administering risk management, facilities, finance, training, and a wide range of administrative processes. A significant part of the post includes supporting the safe delivery of activities through risk management steps and working within our sports partnership to ensure Imperial Athletes sporting activities are safe. You will develop strong communities and networks within the university and maintain key working relationships.



The role sits within the Directorate of Membership Services and the post will have a cross-departmental focus to ensure our training package, volunteer support and all processes are equitable and effective for all student groups.

What you would be doing

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The Student Activities Coordinator (Events) is tasked with coordinating the delivery and development of events run by student-led groups.



The role is responsible for ensuring that student volunteers are able to deliver their activities and events safely, and ensure students have a high-quality service and experience on their journey as a volunteer.



The role is responsible for supporting the:


delivery of student-led groups, tours / trips, and activities Development and Support for groups in relation to events and activity

Alongside the Activities Manager, elected Officer Trustees, and the wider activities team, the role will support the delivering of a high-quality support service for student-led groups.


Please job description for full list of duties and responsibilities.

What we are looking for

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The successful candidate will be committed to using their skills and knowledge to empower student-group leaders and will have personal experience of higher education. The role will require excellent administration and organisational skills, a methodical approach to managing information and sophisticated interpersonal skills. Ideally you will have experience with event and trip administration, providing exceptional customer care and working with and training volunteers. You will be able to operate with autonomy as well as be able to balance competing priorities.


Please see person specification in job description for further details.

What we can offer you

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Please note this role is with the Students' Union. We're a registered charity in our right, with our own governance, systems, processes and objectives. However, we work extremely closely with Imperial College London, so you'll also be joining a wider community of staff working within higher education. If you've never worked in a students' union, or are unsure why it's different, we urge you to get in contact. It's a brilliant place to work.



As an employee of Imperial College, you will be part of lively community and work in a friendly and relaxed environment. Our aim is to provide to all our employees an encouraging and relaxed working environment with an emphasis on personal development and work-life balance. Based on that we offer:


flexible working hours generous pension scheme 25 days holiday (plus 6/7 extra days per year for College Christmas and Easter closures) bicycle loan scheme season ticket loan health benefits excellent professional development opportunities and many more.

More information can be found on the Imperial College Benefits page: Benefits | Administration and support services | Imperial College London

Further information

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To apply for the role please complete the online application form.



We are running a characteristic

anonymised application process

for this recruitment as part of the College's commitment to equal opportunities and eliminating discrimination. Applicants will be assigned an application reference number and

applicants' names

will not be visible

to recruiting managers until the interview stage.

You will

not

be required to attach a CV. Please also refrain from including your name in your supporting statement.



Should you require any further details on the role please contact the People team on icu.people@imperial.ac.uk.



Closing date:

11 January 2026

Interviews (In-Person) will be expected to take place on 26 and 27 January 2026.


We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and other racial minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. If there are any reasonable adjustments needed through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible.


As part of our commitment to sustainability, every role within Imperial College Union contributes to our environmental and social goals. This includes actively participating in initiatives to reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote eco-friendly practices within every department.

Available documents

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Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.



Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.



As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.



Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.