Community & Equity Coordinator

  • OXFORD UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION
  • Oxford, Oxfordshire
  • 20/07/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Part Time IT

Job Description

We'relooking for an enthusiasticCommunity & EquityCoordinator to help strengthen representation, belonging and participation for underrepresented and marginalised studentgrroupsatOxford.

You'llwork closely with elected student leaders, representatives, communitygroupsand University stakeholders to ensuremarginalisedstudent voicesare engaged and are empowered to shape decision-making.

This role will sit within our Student Engagement Team and focus on engaging and empowering our diverse community of more than 27,000 studentsat theUniversityof Oxford.

Whatyou'll do:

Coordinate and support Oxford SU's Part-time Officers (PTOs), including Equity and Community Officers

Develop guidance,trainingand resources to support effective student representation and inclusive leadership

Help students and representatives engage with democratic processes, campaignsand representative activity

Support community-building initiatives that strengthen belonging and participation across the University

Gather and analyse student feedback and engagement data to inform priorities and improve impact

Work collaboratively with student leaders, studentgroupsand University departments to advance access, participationand student experience

Whatyou'll bring:

Experience applying inclusive and accessible practices when working with students,volunteersor communities

Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills

Excellent communicationand organisational skills

Experience supporting projects and delivering meaningful outcomes

The ability to navigate complex structures and build effective partnerships

A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and improving the student experience

You'll thrive in this role if you are:

Passionate about supporting underrepresented and marginalised student communities

Collaborativeandproactivein responding tocommunityneeds

Comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders and perspectives

Politically astute and able to navigate complex environments whileremainingneutral

Creativeand committed to continuousandequitableimprovement

This is an exciting opportunity to join Oxford SU at a pivotal moment as we launch our new strategic plan.You'llplay a key role in strengthening student representation, buildingcommunityand ensuring students from all backgrounds feel empowered to engage with university life.

Contract type: Full-time,fixed-termfor 1 year (with possibility for extension)

Working hours and location: 37.5 hours per week. Based at 4 Worcester Street, Oxford. We expect staff to be on-site 60% of the week and up to 100% during term time.

How to apply:

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Oxford SU is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the world and communitywe'rebased in. We positively encourage applications from all individuals irrespective of their gender, age, home country, ethnic background, sexuality, religiousbeliefsor disability.