Student Wellbeing Advisory Panel Member

Reference
1121933

Branch
University of Nottingham

Start date
30/11/2026

Duration
6 Months

Hours and days
To be arranged by client

Dress code
Smart Casual

Rate of pay
-

Holiday rate
-

Role

Are you interested in student wellbeing and how the University supports students to balance work, life and wellbeing whilst part of the University community? Are you keen to support the University to develop strategies and services that meet the needs of the whole student population? Would you be willing to commit to attending three advisory panel meetings (via Teams) over the next 12 months to provide you feedback on service design and support us in developing our university wellbeing strategy? What is the Student Wellbeing Advisory Panel? The University of Nottingham is recruiting to our Wellbeing Advisory Panel which supports our ambition to develop and maintain a whole university approach to supporting the wellbeing of our community. The Wellbeing Advisory Panel’s role will be to provide a specific focus for wellbeing within the University. It will provide a source of expertise, advice and feedback to key stakeholder groups on wellbeing and mental health, supporting the Student Access and Support Department in the delivery of its strategies. The Wellbeing Advisory Panel will contain a balance of students and professional members. The Student Advisory Board will be co-chaired by the Student Union Vice President for Liberation & Welfare alongside our Director of Student Experience.

Start Date: 30/11/26

End Date: 06/05/27

Working Hours: To be arranged by client

Pay Rate: £14.56 per hour

Holiday Pay Rate: £1.76 per hour 

Duties and responsibilities

What does the role involve? The Wellbeing Advisory Panel will meet termly, usually in December, February and May. All panel members are asked to commit to attending a training session and these 3 meetings across the academic year.

• Panel Introduction Session: 30th November 12pm-1pm

• Autumn Term Meeting: 2nd December4pm-6pm (on Teams)

• Spring Term Meeting: 17th February 4pm-6pm (on Teams)

• Summer Term Meeting: 5th May 4pm-6pm (on Teams)

There are likely to be papers / pre-reading to do before each meeting, this will not exceed more than two hours of pre-work. Each meeting will take no more than 2 hours. Students will be paid for their time spent both on pre-reading and attending the meetings. Students will also be expected to attend a short training session before their first meeting to ensure they are able to get the best from their experience in the role. You will also be paid for attending this training.

Skills and experience

• Good communication skills, with the ability to share ideas and opinions confidently and respectfully.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and contribute to discussions.
• Good listening skills and willingness to consider different perspectives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students and staff.
• Understanding of, or interest in, student wellbeing and mental health.
• Ability to review information and make thoughtful recommendations.
• Commitment to inclusion, equality, diversity and representing a wide range of student voices.
• Interest in improving the student experience and supporting student wellbeing.

Location
on Teams

How to apply

Please apply here!

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