28 hours a week

£23,860.02 (£28,956.34 full time equivalent)

Peterborough campus

ARU Students’ Union are looking to recruit a part-time Adviser to join our team, based on our Peterborough campus. In this role, you will provide information and support to students on a range of academic and welfare issues.

What you will be doing

• Providing students with accurate and relevant guidance, information, advice and support, on a face-to face (in-person and online) basis as well as via telephone, e-mail and social media

• Advocating on behalf of and representing students as required at formal and informal University meetings and hearings

• Ensuring the Advice webpages are kept up to date and relevant

• Proactively collating themes and evidence of current student issues to inform any necessary campaigning work for our future Vice President (ARU Peterborough) and Course Reps

• Participating in casework review, peer mentoring and supervision meetings to ensure best practice.

• Leading on advice engagement sessions to educate ARU Peterborough students on what the advice service offers.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in delivering advice, information and support

• Experience of working with a non-judgemental focus with a range of clients

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of people both within and outside the University, including students, academics and senior management

• Ability to self-reflect and review own practice independently and with other team members

• Confidence to work independently on your own initiative

Skills that will help you

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Effective advocacy skills, both written and oral

• Awareness and understanding of the importance of professional boundaries

• Effective organizational skills and able to prioritise work and retain composure in a busy environment working under pressure

• Able to work collaboratively in a small team

• Sympathetic towards pressures facing students

Where will you be working

This role is based on our Peterborough campus.

Why work for us?

We offer:

• A generous holiday entitlement

• A contributory pension scheme

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities

• Discount schemes

About ARU Students’ Union

ARU Students’ Union represents students at ARU across campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, Writtle and London. In addition, we provide a range of services; academic and welfare advice, support to students running societies and volunteering opportunities in and around the campuses. Whilst we play an important student representative role that sometimes sees us challenge the University, we work closely with them and support areas of delivery within their strategy.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment, and we encourage applications from all members of the community. 

How do I apply?

To apply for this role, you will be required to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative format for accessibility, please email us at recruitment@angliastudent.com.

For a full job description, please click here: Job Description

We consider all applications received, even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements. Please don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

The closing date for this position is: Sunday 27th July

In-person interviews will be held during the week commencing the 4th of August.