Fixed Term Contract- Student Role - Work Experience Assistant â Careers Network â Grade 3 - 106089

DescriptionPosition Details:School or Department: Careers NetworkLocation: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UKGrade/Band: Grade 3Hourly rate: 14.08 per hour plus holiday entitlementCasual contract from: 15/09/2025-30/06/2026Working Hours: 5 hours per weekAdvert closing date: 25/07/2025 23:55pmNumber of positions available: 1Please note that this vacancy may be taken down early depending on the number of applications received. We advise you to submit your application promptly.Our offer to youPeople are at the heart of what we are and do.The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years andweare equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond support them to succeed and celebrate their success.We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas innovation and warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we areand how we work.The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus including main bus routes and a train station on campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool shopsplaces to eat and drinkour own art gallery museum and botanical gardens.Find out more about thebenefits of working for the Universityof BirminghamBackgroundThis role will require the post-holder to begin their role including training from week commencing 15th September 2025. As part of your application please outline your availability between Monday 15th and Thursday 18th September.You will be employed at a Grade 3 and receive annual leave entitlement (bookable paid time off) in addition to set leave during the Universitys closure days which we would encourage you to take during assessment periods.Ready to join our vibrant department Open to UG PGT and PGR Home and International students we encourage applications from all students passionate about supporting their peers and eager to develop their professional skills.As part of your application please include an up-to-date CV and write a statement that demonstrates your skills and reason for applying to this position.Role SummaryTraining:Knowledge of the support resources and opportunities offered by Careers Network.Event registration data collection employer meet and greet procedures and etiquette.Presenting information and guidance customer service and events management.Regular consistent hours throughout the academic year.The opportunity to experience working as part of a professional team office-based and on-campus working student engagement work and running events.Benefits:Regular consistent hours throughout the academic year.The opportunity to experience working as part of a professional team office-based and on-campus working student engagement work and running events.Main DutiesAct as an ambassador for the service demonstrating the professionalism expertise and friendliness of Careers Network to students employers and staff.Action Careers Connect (student opportunities portal) work experience vacancy approvals using the Careers Network approvals and due diligence processes.Present at work experience workshops and carry out live demos of Careers Connect.Support and represent Careers Network at flagship events including Welcome Week Careers Fairs Open Days UoB Xtra (June) and ad hoc outreach throughout 25/26.Collaborate with the Student Engagement Manager and Student Comms Assistants to create work experience-focused social media blog video and podcast content.Other research-based and ad-hoc tasks supporting projects for the WExSO team.Person SpecificationA current student at the University of Birmingham (any level of study or degree discipline) through the academic year 2025/26.Demonstrable interest in and understanding of issues around careers and employability and / or your personal and professional development.Excellent written and oral communication with the ability to adapt to different groups.Strong attention to detail organisation and time-management skills.Experience and confidence to deliver informational presentations to small and large groups including diverse student and staff (academic or professional) audiences.Digital literacy and adaptability and ability to use MS Office / MS 365 programmes.Strong interpersonal skills tact and diplomacy with enthusiasm to engage others.Flexibility in switching between both creative and administrative tasks.A positive teamwork enthusiastic flexible and problem-solving approach to working.Commitment to the working hours and contract duration.For any informal queries please contact Jenna Woodman (j)View our staff values and behaviourshereValuing excellence sustaining investmentWe value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.The University of Birmingham restricts all students to working up to 20 hours per week during term time. If your application is successful and your course does not follow the usual academic term timetable (e.g. PGT PGR or PhD student) you and your supervisor must formally agree vacation periods if this role exceeds 20 hours per week. In addition to this please be aware if you are an International student you will be required to apply to the Registry for the appropriate Authorised Absence.You are only eligible to apply to this role if you are a current University of Birmingham student. If you are not a University of Birmingham student your application will not be considered.To work you will need to carry out a right to work check.These checks will need to be completed prior to work commencing. Key Skills FMCG Sales,Accounts Assistant Credit Control,Attorney At Law,Corporate Risk Management,Housekeeping Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1