At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower fellow students by analysing feedback and co-creating solutions to enhance their university experience.
- Company: Brighton Students’ Union, dedicated to student advocacy and engagement.
- Benefits: Earn £12.71 per hour with flexible hours that fit around your studies.
- Other info: Flexible role with opportunities for personal and professional development across Brighton campuses.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student life while developing your leadership and communication skills.
- Qualifications: Must be studying Criminology, Criminology and Sociology, or Social Science.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
If you have any questions regarding the Union or the role, or there are any adjustments we can make to any stage of our recruitment process which would assist you in submitting the best application that you can, please do get in touch. You can email us at BSUpeople@brighton.ac.uk and we will respond to you as soon as we can.
To apply for this role you must study on one of the following courses:
- Criminology
- Criminology and Sociology
- Social Science
Rate: £12.71 per hour
Contract date: From 28th September 2026 to 25th June 2027
Hours: Approximately 25-30 hours across the academic year. This is a flexible role designed to fit in with your studies.
Responsible to: Advice and Representation Manager
Department Overview: The Advice and Representation Team at Brighton Students’ Union works to empower students to make their voices heard and to influence change across the university. The team supports student advocacy, democratic engagement, and access to quality advice services. As part of this work, we help students raise concerns, engage in constructive dialogue with staff, and ensure that feedback leads to meaningful improvements in the student experience.
Role: To act as a paid student partner within your academic school and across the University, working with staff to help act on and improve feedback and improve the student experience. This role is focused on analysing student feedback, contributing to School level discussions, co-creating solutions and closing the loop by communicating changes back to students.
Main Responsibilities:
- Attend one training session with Brighton Students’ Union and University staff each term.
- Work with SVL Co-Chair to access feedback from feedback mechanisms.
- Analyse feedback and prepare main topics with solutions for meetings.
- Attend a school-level agenda setting meeting to discuss trends in student feedback and select topics for the agenda of the school-level voice forum.
- Attend a school-level Student Voice Forum (SSVF) per term to discuss trends in student feedback and propose ideas for improvement.
- Attend a termly Eduthon with University Professional Services.
- Work in partnership with staff to co-create solutions and projects in relation to student feedback.
Communication:
- Create a termly blog or video to close the feedback loop by reporting on actions taken as a result of your involvement.
- Use this to promote Student Voice opportunities such as the NSS, Module Evaluation, Course Comment Boards and help other students understand how they can get involved.
Decision Making:
- Responsible for personal operational decisions on a daily basis.
Budget Management:
- This role has no direct budgetary responsibility.
- May be involved in providing feedback on small project funding requests or initiatives linked to student experience.
Staff Management:
- This role has no staff management responsibility.
General Duties:
- Conduct yourself in a manner which adheres to the values of BSU at all times, displaying high standards of professionalism and service.
- Adhere to all BSU policies and procedures.
- Fully participate in your induction, personal and team development opportunities.
- Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be expected given the qualifications and experience required for the role.
Location: This role is flexible, with activity taking place across all Brighton campuses. You may work remotely, attend meetings in person, or collaborate online depending on your school’s setup and the time of year.
HSS UG Student Voice Leader – Criminology & Sociology in Brighton employer: Brighton Students Union
Brighton Students’ Union is an excellent employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in student advocacy while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer opportunities to engage directly with student feedback and influence positive changes across our campuses. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal environment for postgraduate students seeking to enhance their skills and contribute to the educational community.
