IMPERIAL COLLEGE UNION

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Student Development Manager

Essential / Desirable / Tested at Interview / Tested at
Application
Qualifications
Educated to Degree Level / X / X
ILM Level 5 Leadership & Management Qualification (or similar) / X / X / X
Project/Programme Management Qualification (or similar) / X / X
Experience
Experience of working or volunteering in a busy, customer focused environment / X / X / X
Experience of leading and managing staff / X / X / X
Experience of working with, supporting and empowering volunteers, preferably in Higher Education / X / X / X
A record of working in and forging successful partnerships with a range of stakeholders / X / X / X
Experience in writing and delivering training / X
Experience of setting and successfully managing budgets / X
Experience of developing strategies that increases engagement of beneficiaries/stakeholders / X / X / X
Knowledge
Excellent understanding of the structures, systems and politics affecting higher education, and Student Union movement / X / X / X
Knowledge of student social enterprise / X / X / X
Knowledge of quality assurance principles in designing/delivering training programmes and/or in assessment / X / X / X
Expert knowledge of volunteer management best practice standards / X / X / X
Skills
Ability to operate in a complex environment, with the skills to develop productive relationships with a range of stakeholders / X / X / X
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to relate to people at all levels / X / X / X
Competent IT skills – Microsoft Office, E-mail and Internet software. / X / X / X
Sound judgement and ability to handle competing priorities / X / X / X
A confident, resourceful and creative individual who can operate in a challenging environment / X / X / X
Values, attitudes and personal style
Evidence of commitment to Continuing Personal and Professional Development / X / X / X
A leader on equality of opportunity who values diversity and removes barriers to equality / X / X / X
A strong commitment to working in a democratic and student led environment / X / X / X
An ability to work flexibly and take an adaptable approach to work / X / X / X