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1112013
University of Leicester
26/06/2026
Up to 1 week
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Smart Casual
Pay
£12.71
£1.53
Description
Role
The Sutton Trust manages a two-year Pathways to Banking and Finance programme for year 12-13 students. Part of the programme for the students is to attend a National Conference hosted by the University of Warwick. The conference brings together around 120 students from the four participating universities LSE, Leicester, Liverpool and Warwick. It’s a three-day, two-night experience that includes a variety of activities focused on study and careers in the sector, including the opportunity to:
- Live and learn at one of the UK’s leading universities and meet current undergraduates
- Develop essential life skills such as confidence, communication and teamwork
- Gain a valuable insight into the sector and meet inspiring professionals
- Gain an insight into university and apprenticeships
Working Pattern:
Team Leaders arrive: Monday 13th July 2026 by 12pm for training.
Everyone departs: Thursday 16th July 2026 at 3.30pm
You must be available for the full duration, and you stay and sleep at the campus.
We have two roles available, either day Team Leader or Overnight Staff Member – please indicate in your application which role you are applying for.
Day Team Leader - Working Hours
Over the conference you’ll work approximately 35 - 40 hours. Your working hours will take place between:
| Monday | 12.00 – 18.30 |
| Tuesday | 7.30 – 22.00 |
| Wednesday | 7.30 – 22.00 |
| Thursday | 08.00 – 20.00 (approx. end time – this will depend on your university’s departure/arrival time) |
You’ll have breaks during these hours, including one evening off, which aren’t be paid. You’re not expected to be on duty at all during your breaks, and are welcome to explore Warwick Campus, head to a café or use the onsite gym facilities.
You’ll be allocated a single en-suite bedroom in a flat or corridor with 9-12 other students for 3-nights. All your meals will be provided from lunch on Monday to lunch on Thursday.
Overnight Team Member - Working Hours
Online Training: Friday 26th June from 2 – 3pm
You’ll need to arrive: Tuesday 14th July by 5pm
You’ll depart:: Thursday 16th July either after your shift has finished, or at 3.30pm with the rest of your university.
Your university may require you to travel to and/or from the conference on the coach with the students on Tuesday 14th and Thursday 16th July; these hours fall outside those listed, and will be communicated by your university.
| Tuesday - Wednesday | 18.00 – 18.30: Induction and intros18.45 – 19.45: Dinner19.45 - 07.30: Your shift starts |
| Wednesday - Thursday | 18:45: Dinner19.45 – 07.30: Your shift starts |
You’ll be allocated a single en-suite bedroom in a flat or corridor with other conference staff members for 2-nights.
All your meals will be provided from dinner on Tuesday to lunch on Thursday.
Duties and responsibilities
Day Role:
During the day, and in the evening, you’ll be responsible for leading an assigned group of students – they’ll be your flat group, and will:
- Plan an icebreaker session with your co-Team Leader. We recommend planning around three activities (15-20 minutes per activity), and having a back-up. The aim is to make your group feel comfortable, learn each other’s names, and have fun. You’ll need to make sure every student is included, and that it can be safely delivered in a classroom. You’ll have the chance to prepare these with your fellow Team Leaders at the Training Day.
- Support students in an industry-led group project.
- Encourage students to actively participate in sessions.
- Help create a positive working environment.
- Facilitate skills sessions like team-building and reflective activities.
- Help make sure students follow the Student Code of Conduct.
- Talk about your experiences of applying to university, student life and your career aspirations.
You’ll also need to:
- Knock on each student’s door in your flat each morning, and make sure they’re up and ready for breakfast.
- During breaks and student free-time, work with all the Team Leaders to supervise the students.
- Be a positive role model, lead by example, and follow the Staff Code of Conduct
- Report any incidents, including with students and other staff, to a Sutton Trust staff member at the appropriate time.
- Support the Sutton Trust with other general duties and tasks, and approach these with enthusiasm and flexibility.
- Keep your phone on in case we need to get in touch with you, but keep its use to an absolute minimum.
Overnight Team Member:
To ensure the safety of students during the evening and overnight, your responsibilities will include:
- Checking students into accommodation after social activities have ended
- Ensuring students don’t leave the accommodation once they have checked in
- Moving students from the communal areas like kitchen, landings, and corridors into their rooms by 11pm each night
- Regularly carrying out regular patrols/checks of the accommodation
- If a student has a concern, be the first point of contact
- Help to make sure students follow the Student Code of Conduct
- Assessing situations and escalating to the Sutton Trust or the Warwick Security Team as needed
- Being a positive role model and leading by example
- Following the Safeguarding Code of Conduct
- During the day you don’t have any responsibilities
This role involves being awake and on duty throughout the night, from dinner time, approx. 6.45pm to the end of the shift at about 7.30am. You’ll mostly be stationed in the foyer at the entrance of the accommodation block, except for breaks and patrols. Outside of your specific duties such as checking-in students, patrols of the accommodation and supporting any students with questions or concerns, you are free to get on with studying, reading, etc. during the shift whilst staying at your post and ensuring that you are alert and available to respond to any issues or tasks. During the daytime you will not have any specific duties and can use this time to sleep and prepare for the night shift.
Skills and experience
Essential
- Current UG student studying at the University of Leicester , preferably studying a degree related to Banking or Finance
- Available for the dates as above
- Some knowledge of barriers to education that those from disadvantaged backgrounds face
- Experience of working with young peopleAwareness and understanding of the rationale behind the Pathways to Banking & Finance programme.
- Hardworking, personable, and reliable
- Ability to guide and motivate a group of young people through a variety of activities.
- Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
Desirable
- Experience with Pathways students as a mentor or ambassador
- Experience facilitating groups and leading interactive activities such as team-building activities, icebreakers and reflections.
- Experience of working in a residential environment.
Location
University of Warwick - Accommodation Provided
Additional information
How to apply Please ensure you apply with a tailored covering letter and CV indicating why you consider yourself suitable for the role.
Closing date for applications Wednesday 20th May at 23:59pm*
*Due to the volume of applications we receive, any indicated closing date is subject to change at the hiring managers discretion. Please ensure if you are interested in a position, you apply at the earliest available opportunity.
Departmental contact for queries: Abqurah Al-Haddad (aah48@le.ac.uk)
DBS
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 because the appointee will have substantial access to young people and/or vulnerable adults. Therefore, an appointment to this post will be subject to checking through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The successful applicant for this post will, therefore, be required to give consent for the University to check and obtain appropriate clearance with the DBS for the existence and content of any criminal record in the form of an enhanced check with children’s barred list.
Information received from the DBS and the police will be kept in strict confidence and will be destroyed once the University is satisfied in this regard.
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Careers Service Support
If you are looking for further support with your application including how to write a CV or Cover Letter, please take a look at the resources here on the UOL Careers & Employability Service webpage. You also have access to CareerSet which provides an instant CV review and guidance on tailoring your application. If you need any more help you can come along to a daily careers drop-in, find us in the Career Hub (David Wilson Library) – no appointment needed!
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