Democracy and Engagement Coordinator (The SU)

Fxplus; Penryn, Falmouth, Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A student-focused organization in Penryn is seeking a Democracy and Engagement Coordinator to empower students in democratic decision-making and support their campaigns. This fixed-term position will involve planning and delivering engagement activities throughout the academic year, collaborating closely with elected representatives. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and advocate for inclusivity. This role requires 21 hours per week, primarily on-site during term time, with a preference for Tuesdays to Thursdays.

Qualifications

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Champion for equality, diversity, and inclusivity in decision-making.
• Confident in engaging with students and facilitating their suggestions.
• Organized with strong administrative capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Empower students to make decisions and support their campaigns.
• Organize and deliver priority work with elected students.
• Develop activities to enhance student engagement in union democracy.
• Collaborate with sabbatical officers for successful campaigns.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Promoting equality and inclusivity

Time management

Job description

This position is advertised on behalf of the Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union.

Democracy and Engagement Coordinator

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our Engagement team on a fixed-term basis to cover a period of maternity leave. It is all about empowering students to make decisions on what the union should work on using democracy and supporting their campaigns to make change happen on our campuses. You will be responsible for supporting elected students with planning and delivering priority work throughout the academic year, developing a programme of activity to increase student engagement in union democracy, and collaborating with students and sabbatical officers to design and deliver successful campaigns.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be an excellent collaborator, a great communicator, and a champion in promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity in democracy and SU decision-making. You will need to be confident in approaching and working with students, helping them to take ownership of their suggestions. You are comfortable with administrative tasks like taking minutes of meetings and writing up documents. You are organised and set clear deadlines for yourself and others.

Details

This post is a fixed-term position to cover a period of maternity leave, working on a 0.6 FTE contract, which is 21 hours per week. The role will work on our campuses for all contracted hours during term time, working mainly from Penryn Campus with some time at Falmouth and Truro campuses. A working pattern of Tuesday – Thursday is preferred, but working hours and patterns will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.

A successful candidate for this position will be employed by the Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union. To find out more about the organisation, this role and to apply please visit the Students' Union website here.

The closing date for this position is Monday 5 January 2026.

Interviews will take place by Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 13 January 2026.