About the SIG:
This SIG is a community of staff that is supportive of those new to HE regardless of length of career and position, through guidance and expertise of those experienced in the HE (and adjacent) sector.
As a collective, all staff involved will support and provide guidance in navigating the wider HE sector and encourage wider involvement within the association.
This SIG supports staff new to HE beyond their institutional transition and exposes colleagues to different institutional roles, departments/areas and types, understand wider policy, and interact wider with other SIGs to bring in expert knowledge to be well-rounded HE staff.
Purpose:
As a Deputy Coordinator of the Early Careers and New to HE Collective SIG, you will be involved in planning, co-ordination and delivery of SIG activities. This could be anything from planning the SIG’s annual calendar of events to facilitating a discussion session or linking up with colleagues from across the sector on a dedicated project.
Key Responsibilities:
– Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate the exchange of ideas, resources, and best practices among SIG members, contributing to a collective pool of expertise.
– Event and programme design and delivery: create and implement a programme of events and opportunities for SIG members.
– Community Building: Cultivate a sense of belonging for SIG members, creating a supportive network for those passionate about their development.
Requirements:
– Strong organisational and leadership skills
– Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
– Excellent and varied communication and advocacy skills
– Creativity in approaches and designing events/programmes
For further detail on the responsibilities and benefits of being an AHEP SIG Coordinator, please access our SIG Guidance Handbook. This document outlines the essential expectations and tasks that coordinators might engage in and aims to provide coordinators with comprehensive support in navigating the various aspects involved in forming, organising, and managing their groups effectively.
Interviews for this position will take place following the deadline of Sunday, 10 November. A member of the AHEP team will contact you to confirm the outcome of your application and arrange an interview date and time following the closing date.
Location: Remote (with discounted places available at AHEP events such as the AHEP Annual Conference)
Salary: Volunteer
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday, 10 November
How to apply: Please supply an up-to-date CV and a cover letter of no more than one page / 750 words / or a short voice recording detailing your commitment to the SIG and how you would showcase this within your role as a coordinator.
Please specify the SIG and the role that you are applying for within your application.
For further guidance on the roles, responsibilities and benefits of being a SIG Coordinator, please read our SIG Handbook.
If you have any further questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact hello@ahep.ac.uk.