Recruitment and Admissions
Hourly Pay Rate:
£13.45 hourly pay + £1.62 per hour holiday rate
Hours Per Week
3.5
Duration of role:
Ongoing role - academic year
All Locations
Manchester campus (Jobs4Students)
Closing Date:
25 Oct 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. 

The central Outreach team is seeking to recruit Sociology/Criminology students to welcome groups of college students onto the Manchester Met campus as they take part in a Criminology/Sociology subject taster afternoon throughout the academic year. The successful candidates will meet the students, accompany them as they attend an introduction to Sociology and Criminology lecture, and support an academic as they deliver smaller breakout workshops across the afternoon.

You will then take part in a Q&A-style 'Future Me' panel event where you will answer questions from the visiting students and the tutors leading the sessions.

You will be expected to provide a positive and informative perspective on all aspects of studying sociology/criminology at Manchester Met and being a part of the Manchester Met University community.

Responsibilities: 

Direct visiting students from lecture theatres to breakout seminar rooms

Support the academic leading the breakout workshop sessions

Answer any questions about studying sociology or criminology and wider questions about students’ lives. You can direct complex questions to Outreach and teaching staff.

Details:

Date: Wednesday 4 November

Hours of Work: 13:00-16:30
 
Details of briefing: You will receive full briefing ahead of the event to ensure you can guide students successfully and confidently as they attend the event and understand what your role is during the afternoon workshops
 

Person Specification

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

 Essential

-You must be a current Undergraduate Sociology and/or Criminology student.

-General knowledge of Information and Guidance and able to share own student life experiences. 

-You will need to be enthusiastic, reliable and enjoy working as part of a team.

-You must explain in your application how you meet the following requirements of this role: Be outgoing and confident, good with young people, excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to engage with staff and visitors, a positive attitude to university life. 

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.
  
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 25 October 2026.
 
Please be aware that roles may close earlier than the stated closing date, where a high number of applications are received. To ensure you have an opportunity to apply, please do so as soon as possible.
    
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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