We are looking for a Student Adviser to join our Advice Team. Our Advisers are responsible for the provision of high-quality advice and representation to our students. You will join us in delivering a welcoming, accessible and informative advice service covering issues such as student funding, housing and academic issues. Our preferred candidate will have at least 1 year advice and advocacy experience and experience of conducting one to one interviews with clients.

You will need to be approachable and able to relate to people, especially within sensitive situations, and you must be able to work on your own as well as within a team. BCUSU is a positive employer, with strong staff engagement, supportive working environment and enhanced employee benefits.

Principle purpose of job:

• To maintain and provide relevant information

• To advise and represent students

• To work towards positive change for students

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Hours

Full Time contract, 35 hours per week with 3 month probation period. Applications for reduced hours (paid pro-rata) or a flexible working pattern will be considered. Please state on your covering letter the details of your preferred working pattern.  

Work location

You will assigned a main office base at a campus (City Centre or City South) with expectation to work at other campuses when required. We are currently trialling a hybrid working project which allows staff to work from home 2 days a week.

Holiday

32 days per annum, plus usual bank holidays

Salary

£23,870 - £26,102

To apply

Send your CV application along with a covering letter to studentunionjobs@bcu.ac.uk. When applying, make it clear which position you are applying for. Your covering letter should demonstrate how you meet the Person Specification listed on the job description.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate they meet the Person Specification most closely.

Application deadline:

Wednesday 6th March, 12:00pm

Interview date

Friday 15th March 2024

Other info:

BCUSU is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on Race, Age, Disability, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Reassignment, Religion or belief, Marriage and Civil Partnership or Pregnancy and Maternity or any other protected characteristic. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the application or interview process please get in touch to discuss your needs.