Vikings for Schools Student Coordinator

Reference
1116478

Branch
University of Nottingham

Start date
07/09/2026

Duration
9 Months

Hours and days
To be confirmed by the Hiring Manager

Dress code
Smart Casual

Rate of pay
-

Holiday rate
-

Role

The purpose of the Co-ordinator roles is to direct, lead and support the activities of a group of volunteers engaged in the Vikings for Schools programmes. The Co-ordinators will work with volunteers to deliver engaging and

informed workshops to visiting primary school groups, keep accurate records, attend training sessions, and adapt existing workshop material where required.

 

Start Date: 07/09/2026

End Date: 25/06/2025

Working Hours: To be confirmed by the Hiring Manager

Pay Rate: £17.02 per hour

Holiday Pay Rate: £2.05 per hour

Location: University of Nottingham / Various locations on University Park

Dress Code: Smart Casual 

Duties and responsibilities

• Work with volunteers to deliver engaging and informed workshops on the University Campus to visiting groups from local primary schools
• Keep accurate records relating to volunteers, participating schools, and teachers’ details, as well as monitoring the equipment inventory and the equipment itself
• Ensure that all volunteers attend training and agree to the terms and conditions of the project (particularly with regard to health and safety and use of equipment as outlined in Equipment Safety Document and Conditions of Loan).
• Adapt existing workshop plans with volunteers where required
• Ensure that appropriate communication channels are established and maintained with the students in the group, the individual schools involved, the School of English and the Director of Vikings for Schools for Schools.

Skills and experience

· Prior study of the Vikings at University level, e.g. Studied at least one Viking/Old Norse module, ideally at Level 3 or above

· Excellent leadership, interpersonal and verbal communications skills.

· Previous experience as a Vikings for Schools volunteer

Location
University of Nottingham / Various locations on University Park Campus

How to apply

Please apply here!

 

Ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the requirements outlined above in your written application. You will always need to tailor your application to the role you are applying for. Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found, so apply early to avoid disappointment.

 

This role is being managed by The Flexible Staffing Team at the University of Nottingham, we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, and we welcome applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of our communities.

 

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