Postgraduate Facilitator (Research)
Postgraduate Facilitator (Research)
About the role
This exciting flex staff role provides the chance to work directly with students and stakeholders from postgraduate programmes, supporting them to build strong communities and make real change on campus and in the city.
Specifically you will:
- Bring together students and stakeholders from postgraduate communities via the principles of community organising; strengthening engagement and belonging with the SU, and kick-starting communities where they do not formally exist.
- Identify and undertake research into barriers, concerns and causes that impact these groups.
- (Co)-lead delivery of activity that makes material change for the respective communities, considering both sense of belonging and influence/change-making.
You’ll work directly with students and other stakeholders, and have the support of a number of staff teams across the organisation to deliver your project.
Working for a multi-award winning Students' Union, this flex staff role offers you the platform to support and develop communities of postgraduate students, with a focus on improving experiences and building a sense of belonging.
As a student-led organisation, this role provides a valuable way for us to directly embed student voice and experience within our services - informing and developing our offer at a pivotal time to make a positive impact on the student experience.
You’ll gain valuable skills and experience, as well as boosting your networks - all while getting paid.
About the organisation
Sheffield Students' Union is an independent charity that works closely with the University to achieve a world-class student experience for our members.
Our Students’ Union is more than just an impressive building. We have over 300 student-led societies, committees to support specific student groups including LGBT+, BAME, disabled and international students, and an award-winning Student Advice Centre. Our leaders are a democratically elected team of 5 student Officers, who represent the student voice on campus and nationally.
The Student Communities team provides a range of opportunities for students - helping to build a strong sense of community and belonging for students during their time at University, and supporting students to develop valuable skills and experience.
Application Process
Submit your application by clicking apply and completing our application form outlining and relevant skills, experience and why you are interested in the role
Following the closing date stated on our job adverts, applications will be shortlisted against the criteria outlined in the person specification and job description.
We will contact you by email to let you know whether or not you have been shortlisted to participate in the next stage of the selection process.
If you have any questions about the role, application process or working for Students' Union then please don't hesitate to get touch su-people@sheffield.ac.uk
Location: Sheffield Students' Union
Contract Type: Flexible (zero-hour)
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Specific Hours: Approx. 8hrs per week to be worked flexibly during term time
Closing Date: Monday 9th February 2026 (09:00am)
Interviews/Assessments:
Tuesday 17th February 2026
Start Date: Week commencing 23rd February 2026
Details
£12.21 per hour
Location: Sheffield, S10 2TG, GB