We’re seeking an outstanding candidate who has great attention to detail, an eye for process improvement, and who feels comfortable operating within a highly regulated environment. They will have experience developing procedures to manage risk, and will have experience assessing complex risks in at least one of the following areas:

• Health & Safety
• Financial
• Free Speech
• Legal

What’s the job? 

Role: Student Group Risk, Regulation and Safety Officer
Hours: 35 hours per week (to be worked flexibly)
Salary: £30,095 to £34,368 (starting at beginning of the scale)
Contract: Permanent 
Closing date: Monday 7th October at 9am

Who are we?

Part business, part charity, part membership body – Bristol SU is a seriously fun place to work. Our professional staff do something extraordinary every day: we support student leaders to give people a voice in their education, help people get the most out of their student experience and help people make the change they want in the world. We have over 26,000 members, 400 clubs and societies, a diverse range of professional services, and an innovative strategy that will help to create 
an inclusive and supportive University community.

What will you bring?

• You’ll have experience in assessing risk, evaluating and developing services and processes
• You’ll be able to analyse and evaluate data, and can operate within tight regulations 
• You know how to use digital systems and platforms to improve workflow, and you can problem-solve and develop innovative solutions
• You’re a skilled a skilled communicator, and a motivational team leader

Why apply?

Because you’re excited to make a difference! 

We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced pay for parents taking maternity, adoption or shared parental leave, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector, a generous pension scheme and at least 40 days’ holiday. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance through flexible working and are open to considering requests for part-time 
working. We provide professional training so that whatever your chosen field of work, with the right mix of challenge and support, you’ll gain fantastic experience, and room to develop and advance your career.

We are proud to have been recognised through numerous accreditations and awards that demonstrate our commitment to creating a positive and supportive culture. We have appeared in the Inclusive Companies top 100 list and have won a number of awards for our commitment to diversity, including best Students' Union. We also won a Third Sector Excellence Award at the 2018 Investors in People Awards. No wonder 93% of our employees would recommend Bristol SU as a great place to work!

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to life at Bristol SU. We approach our work with positivity and celebrate our diverse and unique communities. Our people are proud of our values and care about creating diverse and supportive communities that are inclusive of age, disability, gender, identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and experience.

Be yourself, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good. 

Key dates

• Closing Date: Monday 7th October at 9am 
• Shortlisting: Monday 7th October and Tuesday 8th October
• Interviews: Tuesday 15th October

Please visit our website via the 'Apply on website' button to download our Applicant pack for more information before submitting your application.

For an informal chat and to find out more about the role, please contact the Director of Student Opportunities and Community: Christy O'Sullivan