EDI Events and Engagement Assistant for the School of English

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 School of English is seeking a proactive and organised student to work as an EDI Events and Engagement Assistant.

This role will support the School's work in promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), community and belonging. The successful applicant will work closely with the School's EDI Lead to help plan, organise, promote and deliver activities and events that contribute to a welcoming, inclusive and connected community for both students and staff.

The role provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in event management, communications, marketing, administration and stakeholder engagement whilst contributing to Manchester Met's commitment to creating an inclusive culture of belonging. 

Hours

• Approximately 1-1.5 hours per week. Total 56 hours in the academic year.
• Role runs from 16 November to 31 July, with a 2-week Christmas break. 
• Hours are flexible around studies and circumstances but should be agreed with the EDI Lead.

Main Responsibilities

The EDI Events and Engagement Assistant will:

Event Planning and Delivery

• Support the planning and organisation of EDI events and activities.
• Assist with event logistics and preparation.
• Attend events where possible and provide on-the-day support.
• Act as a secondary point of contact for students attending activities.

Communications and Marketing

• Create promotional materials, including posters, digital graphics and social media content, where relevant.
• Help publicise events through appropriate student communication channels.
• Liaise with student reps, EDI Student Ambassadors, and Student Voice reps to ensure that activities and events capture the needs of the student community.
• Support the development of engaging and inclusive communications.
• Ensure activities are visible and accessible to students across the School.

Administrative Support

• Assist with event registrations and attendance records.
• Prepare reports and documentation.
• Prepare handouts and documents based on provided information.
• Maintain accurate records relating to activities and events.
• Take notes during meetings and events where required.
• Help organise documentation and feedback.

Evaluation and Reporting

• Capture photographs of events where appropriate and with relevant permissions.
• Gather student feedback and engagement data.
• Assist with the preparation of short reports summarising participation, feedback and outcomes.

Essential Criteria

The successful applicant will:

• Be a current student within the School of English
• Have an interest in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Be reliable, organised and able to manage their time effectively.
• Be able to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Be proactive.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be confident engaging with staff and students.
• Be comfortable using Microsoft Office and standard digital communication tools.

Desirable Criteria

It would be advantageous if you have:

• Experience organising events or activities.
• Experience creating posters, social media content or promotional materials.
• Experience working in a customer-facing, ambassador or representative role.
• An interest in community-building, student engagement or belonging initiatives.

It is particularly suitable for students interested in careers in higher education, events management, communications, marketing, human resources, community engagement or the cultural and creative industries.