Democracy, Liberation and Campaigns Manager

Taking the lead on all things democracy campaigning and student empowerment.Bringing creativity and challenge to enable our students to have an impact on their Bristol experience and in their own lives. Were looking for someone committed to amplifying the voices of others and helping them to organise for change. Could you be our new Democracy Liberation and Campaigns Manager

Were looking for someone who understands how important democracy and campaigning is to the work of students unions and the impact that it can have on students university experience and the world around them. Maybe youre someone passionate about social issues that impact our most marginalised communities; perhaps youre interested in ensuring that democracy works for all and making sure everyone gets a voice; or maybe you love to see people empowered and able to change the things that are impacting them.

Our Liberation and Campaigns Manager and their team will enable and empower students to influence their students union their university and their communities in Bristol and beyond. Our Liberation and Campaigns Manager will be responsible for managing a key strategic area of our work supported by our Head of Representation and Student Leadership.

The person in this role will bring creativity to ensure Bristol SUs approach to democracy liberation and campaigns is meeting the needs of our members. Youll have the opportunity to drive forward our ambitions around community organising and activist support building on Bristol SUs history of impactful campaigns. Youll be interested in and skilled at facilitating and enabling students to truly influence and shape their experience with us.

Whats the job

Role: Democracy Liberation and Campaigns Manager

Hours: Full-Time 35 Hours per week (flexible working available part-time applicants welcome)

Salary: 37192(starting at the bottom of the increment scale)

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Tuesday July 2026

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 32000 members 350 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

Youll have knowledge and understanding of democracy and representation in the context of students unions Youll know about building impactful campaigns and/or community organising

You know how to manage and develop staff

Youre a skilled communicator and relationship builder

Why apply

Because youre 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.

Were 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 youll 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. No wonder 87% of our employees would recommend Bristol SU as a great place to work!

EqualityDiversity 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. Bristol SU strives to have an inclusive culture and an environment for all underpinned by respect and compassion where everyone feels welcomed included supported valued and safe.

Bristol SU recognises that candidates from some backgrounds/ identities may face additional barriers throughout their careers and when applying for new roles across the sector. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team by offering two guaranteed interview schemes a scheme for people of colour and a scheme for disabled people.

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: Tuesday 7 July 20269am

Shortlisting: W/c 13 July 2026

First Stage Interviews: 28-29 July 2026

Please visit our website to download our Applicant pack for more information before submitting your application.

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