Literary Leicester Student Committee Member (ID:14049)

Reference
1121253

Branch
University of Leicester

Start date
02/11/2026

Duration
Other - See Job

Hours and days
Varies - see advert

Dress code
Smart Casual

Rate of pay
£12.71

Holiday rate
£1.53

Role
To assist in the planning, promotion, and delivery of a student-led event for Literary Leicester 2027, which takes place 17th- 20th March 2027, as well as supporting delivery of the festival more broadly.

Duties and responsibilities

• To plan, arrange, and deliver an event for Literary Leicester 2027 (including researching and inviting guest(s), organising promotional materials, and running and introducing the event on the day), with support and guidance from the Literary Leicester committee.
• To support social media marketing for this student-led event and other Literary Leicester events.
• To participate in Literary Leicester committee meetings.
• To support delivery of the Literary Leicester festival and commit to being present at the festival 17th – 19th March 2027.
• To undertake Carbon Literacy training to support festival sustainability

Skills and experience

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Currently studying for a degree at University of Leicester.*
• An interest in literature and reading.*

 

Desirable

• Experience in planning, promoting, and hosting events for a general public audience.*
• Experience in social media marketing (including Instagram).*
• Experience of working as part of a larger committee.*

 

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Essential

• Effective verbal communication skills and written communication skills.*
• Good team working skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and co-operatively with other student ambassadors and members of the executive committee.*
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive in responding to enquiries.*
• Confident and professional manner.*
• Flexible and positive approach to work to be able to adapt own skills to new circumstances.*

 

Desirable

• Good customer service skills, with the ability to respond efficiently and effectively to festival enquiries.*
• Effective time management skills.*

 

* Criteria used to shortlist candidates for interview

Location
University of Leicester

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 Monday 26th October 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: Dr Claire Wood, Claire.wood@leicester.ac.uk

Please note

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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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