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The PAL scheme at the Union of Students is recruiting students from second year and above to the role of PAL Leader. This role supports first year and foundation students with their transition to university and academic study.

We are looking for students to support this scheme during term time. Successful applicants will be given training and will support other students in their discipline. The PAL Leader role has a flexible working pattern which can work around study and other personal commitments.

We currently have vacancies in the following disciplines:

• Humanities
• Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Nursing
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Engineering

As a Student Organiser, you will work closely with Union staff to support and grow student-led Communities. Your key responsibility will be to engage with a diverse range of students, helping them to connect with each other and feel part of something bigger. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about student wellbeing and understands the importance of community. You will play a vital part in identifying student interests, amplifying student voices, and helping shape community initiatives that are inclusive and student focused. By encouraging participation and assisting with community events, you’ll be contributing to a more connected and supportive campus culture.

We are excited to introduce a newly created role at the Union of Students Data and Insight Coordinator, designed to support the delivery of our ambitious new strategy. This role will be central to enhancing how we gather, analyse, and act on student feedback and engagement data. If you are passionate about turning insights into impact and want to help shape the future of student experience, this is a unique opportunity to be part of something transformative from the ground up.

To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Communities and Voice teams, ensuring the smooth coordination of student-led activities and representation. This includes organising meetings and events, maintaining accurate records and databases, supporting communications with student leaders and communities, and assisting with key processes such as elections, training sessions, and community events. The role also provides administrative support for the Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) scheme, helping to ensure its effective delivery as part of a wider effort to enhance the student experience.

The main purpose of the role is to provide high quality customer care and service to ensure that all customers are served food and beverages efficiently and in a timely manner. To uphold and maintain the cleanliness of the Venues, and to complete all routine organisational checks and paperwork as required, whist supervising the team of student staff whist on shift. To promote a positive and professional image of the Union to its members, customers, stakeholders and other external people and to positively contribute to the organisations ethical & environmental ethos. The role will predominantly be located at our Cavendish, and Kedleston Road Campus, however flexibility across all our outlets will be expected throughout the academic year.