University of Birmingham Guild of Students

Our vision is to help all students make the most of University life.
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Wellbeing is the focus of the revamped staff benefits package at the Guild of Students, the union that looks after 38,000 people taking courses at the University of Birmingham. The offering includes hybrid working, a generous holiday allowance, sick pay from the moment employment starts and a reward and recognition scheme.

The guild believes that providing staff with the opportunity to relax and have fun is important. The recently formed wellbeing group organises yoga sessions, monthly coffee mornings and staff walks. Social events also take place during the summer and winter holidays.

An employee assistance programme is there to support the team of 70 staff who run the not-for-profit organisation with the help of more than 200 student part-timers and 2,500 volunteers. As well as mental health training, the guild also provides sessions on workplace motivation, resilience and building positivity in the organisation.

The guild has an inclusive culture that recognises and celebrates success. It aims to be a workplace where everyone can learn, achieve and thrive. Team members are supported to think creatively, remove obstacles and see a broader range of options. The equality, diversity and inclusivity committee, which is made up of staff and trustees, works to remove barriers to participation and success for underrepresented groups in the guild.

The guild's role is to support students during their time at the university, by providing advice and helping everyone to develop skills outside study, meet new people and have a great time.

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Leadership

79% of staff agreed

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

One of the organisation's values is inclusivity, and senior leaders demonstrate their commitment to it by sitting on the diversity and inclusion committee and playing a leading role in promoting inclusive practices. Being supportive is another value and senior leaders aim to help and encourage staff through regular one-to-one meetings.
My Company

91% of staff agreed

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

The online reward and recognition scheme enables staff to send a thank-you card to a colleague who they feel has gone above and beyond. There are employee- and team-of-the-month awards. Individual staff receive an extra day's leave and team winners are given a half-day each.
Giving Something Back

74% of staff agreed

This organisation has a strong social conscience

The guild has been judged as excellent in the National Union of Students Green Impact awards for the past few years. Participating in the scheme allows the organisation to benchmark itself against other student unions and continue to develop its understanding of environmental issues and how it can affect change.
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79% of staff agreed

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

One of the organisation's values is inclusivity, and senior leaders demonstrate their commitment to it by sitting on the diversity and inclusion committee and playing a leading role in promoting inclusive practices. Being supportive is another value and senior leaders aim to help and encourage staff through regular one-to-one meetings.
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91% of staff agreed

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

The online reward and recognition scheme enables staff to send a thank-you card to a colleague who they feel has gone above and beyond. There are employee- and team-of-the-month awards. Individual staff receive an extra day's leave and team winners are given a half-day each.
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79% of staff agreed

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

One of the organisation's values is inclusivity, and senior leaders demonstrate their commitment to it by sitting on the diversity and inclusion committee and playing a leading role in promoting inclusive practices. Being supportive is another value and senior leaders aim to help and encourage staff through regular one-to-one meetings.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
1880
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
36
Employee average age
0% : 0%
Male : Female employee ratio
15%
Employees earning £35k+
14%
Employee turnover (voluntary)
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