Library Student Partner

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University invites current students to join the Library & Cultural Services team for a flexible, part-time role. You will collaborate on open programme resources, assist in information literacy workshops, and help create engaging content for social media and events.

The role focuses on inclusivity, accessibility, and user feedback to improve teaching materials and services. Training and development are provided, with a student-friendly schedule and supportive team

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or postgraduate student at Manchester Met.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion policies.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with social media and events is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support information literacy teaching resources development.
• Assess inclusivity and accessibility of materials and resources.
• Contribute to the Library's open programme of workshops.
• Create visual and written content for social media and events.
• Assist in delivery of teaching sessions (in person and online).
• Support communications activities and events within Library and Cultural Services.
• Adhere to University policies (Equality, Health and Safety, GDPR).
• Participate flexibly as part of the team, taking on additional duties as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Social media interest

Teamwork

Initiative

Reliability

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Education

Undergraduate student

Postgraduate taught student

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Planner

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 Library and Cultural Services provides digital and information literacy training both during teaching sessions embedded into the curriculum and via the open programme, which consists of workshops and online support that any student can engage with. This includes workshops and tutorials on finding information, referencing and evaluating information. Using your unique insight as students, you will work with the Library's Academic Engagement and Teaching Services team to co-create inclusive, engaging teaching resources and support that will enhance students' academic success. The postholder will also support communications activities within Library and Cultural Services on an ad hoc basis including assisting with events, social media, research and user feedback.

Key tasks

Tasks include:

• Evaluate and provide feedback for teaching materials and support resources.
• Assess the inclusivity and accessibility of teaching materials and resources.
• Contribute to the development of the Library's open programme of information literacy workshops.
• Provide insight to support the team in the creation of teaching resources.
• Participate in user experience (UX) Projects.
• Contribute to service improvement.
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of feedback and data to evaluate and improve teaching and support.
• Conduct competitor desk research.
• Create visual and written content for social media.
• Support with event organisation.
• Provide feedback on key Library and Cultural services.
• Assist in the delivery of in-person and online teaching sessions.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures for Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and GDPR.
• Share in Library & Cultural Services' culture and ways of working.
• Be part of a team of staff that provides support as required, working flexibly according to the needs of the service.
• Any other reasonable duties may be allocated from time to time that are commensurate with the expectations of the role.

Dates: from 09 November - 18 December 2026, 25 January - 19 March 2027, 12 April - 25 June 2027

Hours of Work: 8 hours per week (two 4 hour shifts per week)

By working with the Academic Engagement and Teaching Services team you will gain experience of working in a professional office environment, develop interpersonal, communication, digital and analytical skills which align with the following Manchester Met Graduate Attributes; Digital, Connected, Interpersonal and Autonomous.

Person Specification

This role is only open to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and Business and Law at Manchester Met during the 2026/2027 academic year. Applications from students belonging to minority ethnic groups are particularly welcome.

Skills and abilities

• Strong commitment to an excellent student experience.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills including managing your own calendar and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines.
• An active interest in social media and events.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Enthusiastic about sharing positive learnings and experience with other Manchester Met students.
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a wider team, asking for help and support when needed.
• Flexibility, punctuality and reliability.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience of using IT and digital technology (including Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Planner), library resources and social media.

Special requirements

• A commitment to participate in training and development.
• A commitment to equality and diversity policies and objectives.

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.