ResLife Assistant in Penryn

Falmouth Exeter Plus is looking for ResLife Assistants to support the new cohort of students arriving this September by providing an enriching, friendly and supportive community in our Halls of Residence. As a ResLife Assistant you will be instrumental in running activities and events within the Universities’ calendar year with an aim to enhance the student experience; to further reach our diverse student groups; encourage interaction, involvement and participation in university life.

You will support student engagement, helping students meet new people whilst adjusting to university life. You will help to create a friendly, positive atmosphere amongst those students living in Halls, improve student wellbeing via different routes of engagement, encourage healthy friendships, and help new students develop independent living skills. In particular, you will support isolated students encouraging participation, ensuring that the event program is available to all students in their first year at Falmouth University and the University of Exeter. An understanding of safeguarding and self-awareness will be part of the role.

The successful candidate will be a current Falmouth University or University of Exeter student working towards a degree, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to confidently engage with all students. Candidates will have a good understanding of the Falmouth University and University of Exeter student experience, including extracurricular and campus experience opportunities.

We are looking for candidates who also have the following skills/experience:

• Previous involvement with extracurricular opportunities (volunteering, society/club membership or committee, student mentor).
• Social media and graphic design skills.
• Some experience of administration and record keeping.
• A practical ‘hands on’ approach.

Desirable attributes include knowledge of student wellbeing (mental health, homesickness, challenges of transitioning into university, isolation & loneliness, etc.). Full training and induction will be provided before the successful candidates start work. These positions are offered on a casual hourly paid basis, commencing in September 2026. The working hours will be based on the business needs and your university studies. The closing date for this position is Wednesday 10 June 2026. Please note we may close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Falmouth Exeter Plus manages and delivers services at Falmouth, Penryn and Truro Campuses on behalf of Falmouth University and the University of Exeter. Working closely with the Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union (The SU) and the wider universities partnership, we support Higher Education learning and living, ensuring that the interests of all campus users are at the heart of everything we do. It is a fast moving environment where agility and a positive approach to change and enhancement are central to our progress. Our mission is ‘to deliver world-class shared professional services to help our partners achieve their global ambitions’. Falmouth Exeter Plus welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.