Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a Prestigious Membership Organisation based in Central London to recruit a dedicated and dynamic Students Coordinator.
The Students Coordinator will coordinate events and activities for student members and provide essential administrative support within the Membership & Education Department.
Job Title: Students Coordinator
Salary: £33000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Central London, Hybrid (at least 3 days a week in the office and more depending on business needs)
Working Hours: 35-hour working week, including evenings and weekends as required, with Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) awarded for extra hours
Responsibilities:
Assist in the coordination and delivery of student education and training programmes.
Arrange logistics for residential and non-residential training events, including producing materials and attending events.
Manage recruitment and selection of Student Representatives, Student Club Secretaries, and committee members, acting as their primary contact.
Support the running of the debating clubs and coordinate related competitions.
Organise student application reviews and mock interviews.
Plan annual European visits to Strasbourg, The Hague, and Luxembourg.
Maintain relevant sections of the website and provide content for social media accounts.
Produce the regular students' email newsletter.
Provide general administrative support to the Students Manager and Head of Education & Scholarships.
Collaborate with other departments and external contacts to ensure smooth operation of events and activities.
Attend and manage events both in London and nationally, including those requiring overnight stays.
Person Specification:
At least one year's experience in an administrative support role in a busy environment.
Experience in arranging training courses or events, with some experience in video conferencing preferred.
Experience in a membership organisation or professional body is desirable.
Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to handle repetitive tasks efficiently.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail.
Proficient in IT, including databases and content management systems.
Benefits:
Generous annual leave entitlement (30+ days, including closures over Christmas, Easter, and August)
Excellent free lunch
Hybrid working options
Private Medical Insurance
Non-contributory 10% Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Interest-free Season Ticket/Bicycle loan
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Shared Parental Leave
Annual training and development support
Bicycle stands and shower facilities
Death in Service benefit (6x annual salary)
Free eye tests and chiropody
Access to a confidential Employment Assistance Programme
Team building days and social events
If you are passionate about supporting the development of student members and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today or contact Merrifield Consultants.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.