International Student Engagement Coordinator
Who are we?
We are Manchester Students’ Union, the biggest SU in the country, supporting over 40,000 students throughout their time at university. We help to make student life the best it can be by supporting students to campaign for change, creating opportunities to meet new people, providing employment opportunities, providing advice and support and being a safe place on campus.
We are a values-centred organisation that employs around 90 permanent, full-time members of staff. We recruit a wide range of roles throughout the year within all our departments from our Commercial team operating Manchester Academy Venues, 13 Media, Bar 532 & Kitchen and Corridor Coffee to our Student Activities, Student Engagement, Marketing and Communications, Finance, HR and Facilities teams. Our team of around 400 part-time, studying staff are instrumental in providing to support to all departments as well as leading major projects like Student Angels. When you join UMSU, you’ll be immersed in an environment that empowers staff to make great things happen and we're always on the lookout for innovative, passionate, and proactive people to join us.
Our values are really important to us and shape the work that we do every day. As part of our recruitment process, we want you to demonstrate how your experiences, behaviours and skills align with our values. You can find more detailed explanations of our values on our website.
About the role
Are you passionate about creating inclusive communities and supporting international students to thrive? Join University of Manchester Students’ Union as our new International Student Engagement Coordinator and help shape innovative projects that make a real difference.
The International Student Engagement Coordinator will play a vital role in our new International Student Engagement Department. This team was established to support international students, celebrate cultural diversity, and break down barriers to participation in student life. As the International Student Engagement Coordinator, you’ll help to design and deliver exciting new initiatives, from running a Buddy Scheme and Language Café to supporting the creation of an International Student Advisory Board.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working flexibly in a dynamic environment, is highly organised, and has a genuine passion for student engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver international student engagement projects, campaigns, and events.
- Provide administrative support, including managing inboxes, handling queries, and keeping accurate records.
- Build strong relationships with international students and student groups, gathering feedback to shape future initiatives.
- Collaborate with student societies and other departments to co-deliver activities.
- Recruit, supervise, and support student staff, ensuring a positive and inclusive working culture.
About You:
We’re looking for someone who can bring energy, organisation, and creativity to the team. To succeed as International Student Engagement Coordinator, you’ll need to demonstrate:
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence in engaging diverse audiences.
- Attention to detail and a proactive, flexible approach to new challenges.
- A genuine interest in supporting international students, and an understanding of the unique challenges they may face.
- The ability to work independently, take initiative, and see projects through from planning to completion.
Please read the full role profile before applying, as well as our guide to recruitment.
Feel free to use AI to clarify and organise your ideas; please don’t copy-paste AI-generated answers or let it replace your voice. Read our short guide on using AI in applications: UMSU Guide to AI use .
Details
Salary: £24,863 - £27,013
Contract: Fixed-Term until 31st July 2028
Hours: 35 hours per week
Eligibility: Open to applicants with relevant skills and experience who are eligible to work in the UK
Our Reward Package
You'll get access to our reward package which you can see here.
Recruitment Guide
We have a guide that explains our full recruitment process. We recommend reading through this before beginning an application.
If you are invited to interview with us, we will share our interview questions in advance so you can prepare your responses. We’re more interested in hearing about your experiences and ideas than in testing your memory, and so we want you to feel as prepared as possible.
Inclusivity and Accessibility
We are committed to equality of opportunity, and we work hard to ensure we appoint based on skill and values.
We particularly encourage applications from Disabled or Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African candidates as these groups are currently underrepresented in our staff team.
If you have any accessibility requirements or require adjustments to support you to apply to work with us, please get in touch. We can offer reasonable adjustments at all stages of our recruitment process.
Recruitment Timeline
Applications opened: 22/09/2025 9:00 am
Applications close: 3/10/2025 23:59 pm
Role Commencing: ASAP
We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. In this case, all applicants who have started an application will be contacted 2 hours before we close the role where feasible.
Contact
People Team:
You can contact the People Team with any questions regarding this vacancy or our recruitment process.
Email: jobs.su@manchester.ac.uk
Phone: 0161 306 3279
Hiring Manager: Suzi Pettitt
You can contact the hiring manager with any questions regarding this vacancy or our recruitment process.
Email: suzi.pettitt@manchester.ac.uk