What is a Peer Navigator? 

Peer Navigators will help to support first year students transition into life at BCU. They will do this by hosting weekly support sessions to a group of 20 (maximum) first year undergraduate students on their course.

We are recruiting 105 Peer Navigators, who will support over 2,000 first-year students, with sessions taking place over 16 weeks.

This is a pilot project for 11 courses with 4 courses remaining. We're looking for candidates from the following undergraduate courses:

Who are we looking for? 

You do not need any previous experience to become a Peer Navigator, and full training and on-the-job support will be provided by BCUSU and BCU. 

We want you to apply for this position if you are: 

• Passionate about the student experience and can communicate their personal experience effectively 

• A great facilitator and communicator

• Empathetic and understanding, especially around the challenges involved in starting at university for the first time

• Approachable, friendly and good at building professional working relationships

• Willing to commit to the role for a maximum of 2 hours per week

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.

Why apply? 

You will gain valuable experience in organising, delivering and evaluating support sessions focused around study and university life, as well as experience in organisation, communication and managing your own time effectively.

Salary

£11.44 per hour

Hours

2 hours a week, for 16 weeks during term-time. You will also be paid 4 hours for training.  

Deadline

Applications will remain open until vacancies are filled 

Start date

Week commencing Monday 2nd September

To apply

Submit an online application using the link below. You must be logged in to access the application form. You will be contacted with the result of your application in July. If you are selected for interview these will be held during August 2024, online interviews can be facilitated.

Helpful tip: candidates who can most closely demonstrate how they meet person specification on the job description will be successful!

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