Library and Cultural Services
Hourly Pay Rate:
£12.60 hourly pay + £1.51 per hour holiday pay
Hours Per Week
2
Duration of role:
One off role
All Locations
Manchester campus (Jobs4Students)
Closing Date:
09 Mar 2026

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.

We’re looking for enthusiastic undergraduate and postgraduate taught students to join our upcoming focus groups. We are interested in understanding the habits, preferences, and motivations of students in engaging with university reading lists and other learning resources. We are particularly keen to explore how this engagement influences learning experiences, especially among students from global majority backgrounds. 

Focus Group Details:  
This will be an in-person focus group with two researchers. The session will be semi-structured and will explore your experiences with reading lists at Manchester Metropolitan University.  We’re seeking students who are open, honest, and eager to share their perspectives. 

We are looking for student representation from all four faculties.

Dates and hours of work:
Monday 16 March 2025 – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesday 18 March 2025  – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesday 18 March 2025  – 2:00pm – 4:00pm
 
Total hours: 2 (you will be selected for only one of the above times)
 
As a focus group participant, you’ll be:  
  • Sharing your experiences with reading lists as an undergraduate or postgraduate taught student. 
  • Discussing habits, preferences, and motivations in engaging with university reading lists. 

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met Students who meet the following requirements - 
  • Ideally undergraduate students with representation from all four faculties. 
  • Strong communication skills and the confidence to speak up.
  • An open-minded attitude and a willingness to share your thoughts.
  • Comfortable participating in group discussions.
  • A desire to make a difference in your university experience. 

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.
  
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Monday 9 March 2026.
 
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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