Racially Minoritised Student Advocates

Reference
1107191

Branch
University of Nottingham

Start date
02/02/2026

Duration
6 Months

Hours and days
To be arranged directly with the line manager

Dress code
Smart Casual

Rate of pay
-

Holiday rate
-

Role

The RMSA roles aim to provide representation and advocacy on behalf of students from an ethnic background. You will work as part of a team of student advocates representing all year groups and degrees in the School of Life Sciences. As an advocate, you will serve as an intermediary, promoting the views and choices of racially minoritised students, fostering a support network and working closely with fellow students and staff to identify barriers faced by students and, subsequently, appropriate activities to mitigate them.

 

Start Date: 16/02/2026

End Date: 19/06/2026

Working Hours: Varied - to be arranged directly with the line manager

Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour

Holiday Pay Rate: £1.47 per hour

Location: UoN, University Park Campus

Dress Code: Smart Casual 

Duties and responsibilities

• Collaborate with peers and foster support networks
• Develop and Implement Interventions
• Promote Initiatives targeted towards racially minoritised students
• Advocate for Student Needs and contribute to feedback

Skills and experience

You will not need any formal skills, knowledge or experience. However, we are looking for students that demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Effective communication with a diverse student body, fostering inclusivity in representing racially minoritised student voices.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to understand and respect diverse perspectives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing tasks and supporting initiatives.
• Empathy and approachability to create a safe space for students to share experiences and challenges.
• Collaborative mindset for working in diverse groups to promote inclusive discussions and solutions.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking to identify issues and propose meaningful interventions.
• Good time management and reliability to ensure commitments are met on time.
• Willingness to learn and engage in training to enhance advocacy skills.

Location
UoN, University Park Campus

How to apply

Please apply here!

 

Ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the requirements outlined above in your written application. You will always need to tailor your application to the role you are applying for. Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found, so apply early to avoid disappointment.

 

This role is being managed by The Flexible Staffing Team at the University of Nottingham, we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, and we welcome applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of our communities.

 

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