Student Union Coordinator

About the Role

This role is offered on a full-time, fixed term basis, ending 31/07/2027. The Student Union Coordinator plays a pivotal role in providing strategic oversight, effective management, and inspirational leadership and support to ensure the successful delivery of SU services, activities, and campaigns. You will work closely with the SU Team, Enrichment Team, and College Leadership Team to represent student views and interests across the college.

Open to alumni who have graduated from Capital City College (formerly CANDI, CONEL, or Westminster Kingsway College) within the last three years.

About the Team

You will join a dynamic and supportive team that is committed to delivering high-quality enrichment and student voice initiatives across the college. Together, we work to create a positive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. The team fosters a strong culture of collaboration, sharing best practices and embracing innovative approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and effective management of SU services, activities, and campaigns
• Represent student views and interests across the college
• Collaborate with the SU Team, Enrichment Team, and College Leadership Team

Requirements

• Empathetic, inclusive, and diplomatic
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Experience in campaigning, advocacy, or event management
• Skilled at building relationships and analysing issues affecting students
• Solution-focused, resilient, and enthusiastic
• Passionate about enhancing the student experience and driving positive change

About Us

Capital City College (CCC) is one of the UK’s largest further education colleges in London, supporting over 35,000 students across 12 London campuses annually. We help students develop the skills and knowledge to advance their career prospects or progress into higher education through curriculum innovation and a focus on the quality of the student experience. CCC is widely recognised for its commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and educational excellence, positively impacting the lives of students across the capital and beyond.

Benefits

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to TELLUS – our discount and wellbeing platform
• Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loans for public transport
• Annual eye tests and contributions towards spectacles
• Flu vaccinations and access to occupational health services
• Medicash health plans – including cashback on everyday medical expenses and wellbeing tools for you and your family
• Generous annual leave entitlement, including one Relaxation Day per year
• Five Continuous Professional Development (CPD) days for professional development

Schedule

Full-time, fixed term ending 31/07/2027.

Our Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe and respectful working environment for everyone. CCC is committed to the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. All roles require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check, with some positions requiring an Enhanced Disclosure.

Our Values

• To create a future that’s uniquely yours: As the largest further and higher education college in London, we offer quality education, state-of-the-art facilities, and a wide range of courses tailored to your interests and aptitude. Through partnerships with industry and academia, we open doors to real-world success.
• Real-life learning: Practical and personal, we provide valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply in the real world.
• Connected community: Welcoming and open-minded, we create a community of people and businesses where you feel valued, supported, and confident to grow.
• Expanded horizons: Innovating and inspiring, we help you become and achieve more than you thought was possible.