This is a 12-month fixed term vacancy, and could be perfect for a recent BCU graduate

What is a Peer Navigator? 

Peer Navigators are student staff employed to support first year students with their transition into university life. Typically they host weekly support sessions for first year undergraduate students on their course.

What experience do I need? 

Strong organisation and communication skills will be key to this role. You will need to have a proven experience in a supervising or coordinating role and a knowledge of current sector trends and best practices in peer learning or student support.

Full role training and on-the-job support will be provided by BCUSU and BCU. This role would be perfect for a recent BCU graduate.

What will I need to do? 

Your role will be to supervise and support our student Peer Navigators, along with the two Project Leads, Course Leaders and Life Coaches. You will administrate the scheme, including signing off timesheets, completing right to work checks, and other duties outlined by BCUSU's Outreach Manager and Head of Engagement. 

You will also prepare Peer Navigators for their role by delivering training and ongoing supervision and support.

Why should I apply? 

This is a great opportunity to significantly impact students’ experience starting at university by supporting Peer Navigators to run sessions for them.  

You will gain valuable experience in organising and supporting student staff members. You will also gain strong experience in communication skills by working with various stakeholders.

You will also receive training and ongoing support to help you do this role effectively. 

Who are we looking for? 

We’re looking for a someone that is: 

• Well organised and has a good level of attention to detail
• Has good, clear communication skills and is able to work effectively with different people
• Has a friendly and supportive attitude

We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive scheme that benefits our students and therefore, for this pilot project, we are actively encouraging applications from those who are Black, Asian and/or Mature students.

Salary 

£23,104 - £25,252 (Grade 6 - subject to pay review due in August 2025) 

Hours

35 hours per week  

Deadline

Sunday 3rd August, 23:00pm

To apply

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to studentunionjobs@bcu.ac.uk. 

Helpful tip: candidates will be shortlisted based on how they meet shortlisting criteria on the job description.

Interview

Interviews will be offered for 18th – 22nd August

Why work for BCUSU?

Staff members have a number of benefits:

• Agile Working Policy, including:

1. Flexi-time - approach which allows employees to chose their start and finish times across the working week
2. Time off in lieu (TOIL) - prearranged overtime which can be taken back
3. Working from home (WFH) - up to 1 day working from home per week
4. Remote working - work up to 1 week from a remote location
5. Dynamic workspaces - work in other BCU campus locations

• Generous Holidays with Long Service increments (32 days plus 8 Bank Holidays paid annual leave pro-rata) 
• Optional Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme (eligible for joining after completion of probation period)
• Additional day holiday for Wedding day and Graduation day
• Maternity, Paternity, Adoption pay and leave (statutory entitlement)
• Health Care Cash Plan - money back on everyday health care such as dental, optical and physio costs, and additional benefits like remote GP appointments, mental health support, exclusive discounts on high street purchases and more.
• Volunteering – take one day volunteering and BCUSU will match it with another day for you to volunteer
• Paid Compassionate Leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Access to student discount platforms 
• BCU Library membership
• Staff socials – subsidised events usually Summer and/or Christmas

Further info

BCUSU is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the application or interview process please get in touch to discuss your needs, by emailing studentunionjobs@bcu.ac.uk