Careers & Employability Service
Hourly Pay Rate:
£12.60 hourly pay + £1.51 per hour holiday pay
Hours Per Week
8
Duration of role:
Annual recruitment
All Locations
Manchester campus (Jobs4Students)
Closing Date:
14 Oct 2025

Job Description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role. 
 
Rise is Manchester Met’s extracurricular programme, enabling students from across the University to engage with employability and profile enhancing experiences beyond their course.
 
We are seeking to recruit a Student Champion who will serve as a dedicated representative for one of Rise's core themes, Self-Effectiveness. 
 
The Student Champion will work closely with the assigned Experiential Learning Specialist (ELS), supporting in curating, planning, and promoting theme-specific events and resources. Through this collaboration, you will play a crucial role in amplifying student engagement, promoting the broader themes of Rise, and encouraging students to explore Rise activities aligned with their interests. Additionally, you will make small contributions to Rise’s social media, creating or sharing content that will inspire students to connect with our varied themes in meaningful ways.
 
Key Responsibilities

Support for Experiential Learning Specialist (ELSs):
 
Collaborate closely with your assigned ELS to plan, develop, and coordinate events / activities, related to your specific theme.
 
Assist in brainstorming, organising, and implementing engaging theme-focused content that align with Rise’s goals and the needs of the student community.
 
Provide the ELS with feedback on student interests and event success, helping to refine and adapt future content to meet student needs.
 

Theme Promotion and Engagement:

· Advocate for your theme. Act as an ambassador, inspiring interest, and enthusiasm among students by showcasing the relevance and benefits of your theme.

· Facilitate meaningful dialogue with the student body to understand their interests, needs, and expectations regarding our themes.

· Introduce students to the theme of your choosing and encourage participation in related activities through the creation / curation of content to be shared in social media.

Self-Effectiveness Student Champion

You will be working on the Rise Effectively YOU programme. Effectively YOU is a range of self study, workshops, and active sessions to support everyone's development and personal effectiveness. Through this programme we aim to build personal confidence and self effectiveness from the inside, outward through engaging and active workshops. Rise wants to encourage each and every student to share their story with pride and see their value in the world.

Dates: October 2025 - June 2026
Hours: Up to 8 hours per week

Person Specification

This role is open to current Manchester Met students who meet the following requirements -

Key Skills
 
Passionate and Knowledgeable: Demonstrate a strong interest in and understanding in Self-Effectiveness.
 
Collaborative and Supportive: Able to work closely with the ELSs, other Student Champions, and Rise staff to achieve common goals.
 
Excellent Communication: Capable of engaging peers, communicating effectively, and motivating others to explore Rise’s offerings.
 
Self-Motivated: Proactive and able to take initiative, manage time effectively, and seek out resources to support both the ELS and the broader student body.
 
Intrapersonal Skills: Possess strong social abilities to engage confidently in conversations with the student body, collaborate effectively across social media platforms, and even lead workshops (if necessary)
 

Expectations

The Student Champion role is designed to be largely self-led. While the role is primarily online, there is a required flexibility to work on campus when necessary. Working hours are flexible but should generally fall within daytime availability.

You are expected to meet with the Experiential Learning Specialist (ELS) for your theme at the start and end of each week. The timing, frequency, and format (online or in-person) of these meetings will be arranged directly with your ELS.

Benefits

Hands-On Experience: Gain direct experience in event planning, student engagement, and theme-focused advocacy in a collaborative academic environment.
 
Professional Growth: Develop valuable skills in teamwork, leadership, and project management alongside dedicated Rise staff.
 
Networking: Connect with Rise staff, students, and theme-focused external organisations, expanding your professional network.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.
  
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Tuesday 14 October 2025.
 
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
  
We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required.
 
If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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