What is a Lead Rep?

Lead Reps act as a link between Course Reps, the University and BCUSU. You will collect feedback make sure that students have their voices heard at all levels of the University.

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What you will do:

You will work with senior staff in your faculty on projects and also attend College and Faculty level meetings. You will have an opportunity to influence and give your feedback on the way the University does things and improve your student experience.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for passionate and engaged students to join our team of Lead Reps. Our preferred candidates will be students who have experience being a Course Rep, although this isn't essential.

You will need to be a good communicator with a positive approach to solving problems and the ability to quickly understand and evaluate new ideas. You will need to work well in a team, able to build relationships with other students and staff, as well as being reliable and self-motivated.

Benefits

• Earn points towards Graduate+ Bronze, Silver and Gold
• Join our network of BCUSU Reps at regular Rep social events
• Boost your CV with skills like: communication, diplomacy, teamwork and leadership
• Training and experience in an important leadership role
• Experience overcoming barriers and building confidence
• Work to solve University issues with your fellow Lead Reps
• Networking with students and staff
• Enhance your communication and problem-solving skills

Principle purpose of job

• Represent the views of students at the College and Faculty level, and feedback on the outcomes of discussions.

• Build relationships with key staff within the College and Faculty, and provide specific information about student issues and concerns.

• Actively promote student participation in student engagement / quality enhancement activity, commenting critically but constructively on issues related to learning and teaching.

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Deadline

Friday 2nd May, 5pm

Pay

A £700 bursary is awarded per Academic Year for this role (prorated for mid-year vacancies).

How to apply

Complete the below application form. The application is split into 4 sections.

• About You - provide some basic information about you, and what you study. 

• Written Questions - answer 3 short written questions.

• Video Questions - record a video of yourself answering 6 interview-style questions. 

• Declaration and Submission - check that you're happy with your information being stored and shared, and where you submit your application. 

Your responses to the questions should demonstrate how you meet the person specification in the job description, and your ability to perform the duties of a Lead Rep. Your personal insights as a student are more valuable than an AI generated answer, please consider this in your application. Late submissions are not accepted.

Successful applicants will be contacted by Friday 30th May.

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Other information:

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire students - RBC students wishing to put themselves forward for the role of Music or Acting Lead Reps should NOT apply here, RBC Lead Reps are selected via an annual elections process. If interested apply here. 

Postgraduate students - PGR Reps are also elected, if you're a postgraduate student interested in becoming a Rep, do NOT apply here.

It is highly recommended that students look at the Careers+ service resources for job applications before applying to ensure they submit a quality application. 

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.