Student Advisory Board

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in England is seeking current students to join the Faculty Student Advisory Board. This role involves participating in meetings, providing insights to shape education policy, and supporting the enhancement of the student experience. Ideal candidates are enrolled in relevant programs, possess strong communication skills, and can work effectively both in teams and independently. This opportunity also offers the chance to develop valuable employability skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant program at the Faculty of Health and Education.
• Capable of contributing to discussions and making suggestions.
• Must understand the importance of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and facilitate focus groups on thematic issues.
• Provide feedback on inclusivity in education initiatives.
• Support strategic development for student experience.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Confidentiality

Positive relationships

Education

Enrolled in a programme in the Faculty of Health and Education

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 Faculty of Health and Education is seeking to recruit 15 students to join the Faculty Student Advisory Board to help shape education policy and strategy and to provide feedback on innovations. This is an exciting opportunity to have strategic input into developing education and student experience at Manchester Met whilst enhancing your CV and developing employability skills. We aim to recruit students who are representatives of different courses, year groups and backgrounds. No previous experience of working within education is needed. This opportunity is open to student representatives but is distinct from the student union and the student voice committee process.

The Student Advisory Board will:

• Ensure the views, insight and experience of students are considered when developing faculty wide education and student experience initiatives and projects.
• Participate in and facilitate focus groups on thematic issues related to student experience, and success and other ad hoc focus groups related to education (as needed).
• Support the development and co-creation of strategies to support student experience, and success.
• Provide specific and targeted feedback on the inclusivity of education and faculty wide initiatives and communication.
• Contribute to shaping the ongoing remit of the Board - including themes or issues to discuss.

Details: Date: from 4 February 2026 Hours of Work: initial meeting with preparation and follow up actions is x 3 hours. Further work will be adhoc. Details of briefing/training (if relevant): Please note: this is an occasional role. The Student Advisory Board will meet at least once on campus in 25/26. The first meeting will 2pm-3.30pm on the 4 February 2026. You will be required to read any documents before the board and attend the meeting in person. There will be opportunities to undertake additional paid ad hoc work during the year on behalf of the Board. 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.

All applicants must demonstrate on their application form that they:

• Are enrolled in a programme in the Faculty of Health and Education
• Understand this role involves using your unique experience and insight as a student within the faculty of health and education.
• Are confident in asking questions, contributing to discussions and making constructive suggestions.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Can develop and maintain positive, professional and inclusive working relationships.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team or independently.
• Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Have good time management skills and the ability to meet reasonable deadlines.
• Can demonstrate their reliability