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Department: Community Engagement Team

Pay band and salary range: £12.71 per hour (plus holiday pay)

Hours: 6–8 hours per week (flexible, may include evenings and occasional weekends)

Start date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

Role summary: Do you care about building strong, inclusive student communities and turning student voices into meaningful change? We're recruiting a number of Student Community Organisers to help students connect, organise and take action on the issues that matter most to them. This is a paid, part-time role ideal for students who are passionate about equity, inclusion, and collective action.

As a Student Community Organiser you will:

• Build relationships and listen deeply to students' experiences
• Support students to identify shared issues and campaign for change
• Develop confident student leaders and inclusive communities

You'll be supported by the Community Engagement Team and trained in community organising approaches, including Citizens UK Community Organiser Training.

Mandatory training requirement:
Successful candidates will be provided with ad-hoc training over the summer and must attend Citizens UK Community Organiser Training on Preston campus on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th September 2026. Attendance on both days is essential and a condition of being appointed to the role.

Who can apply:
You must be a current student at the University of Lancashire and able to commit to the stated weekly hours, one selection day, and the Citizens UK training dates. We particularly encourage applications from students with lived experience of underrepresented or marginalised communities.

How to apply:
Apply via our Applicant Portal. You will need to upload your CV, answer screening questions framed around the job specification, indicate your preference for Academic or Identity communities, confirm which selection day you can attend, and complete a Diversity Monitoring Form.

Application deadline: 9am, Tuesday 5th August 2026

Selection / Interview Date: Tuesday 11th August 2026

Successful candidates notified by: Friday 14th August 2026

Questions? Email sucommunities@lancashire.ac.uk

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Department: Community Engagement Team

Pay band and salary range: £12.71 per hour (plus holiday pay)

Hours: 12–16 hours per week (flexible, may include evenings and occasional weekends)

Start date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

Role summary: This role will support the effective operation of societies by providing key administrative and organisational support. The postholder will work closely with student committees and the Community Engagement Team to coordinate communications, training, record-keeping and committee transitions, while overseeing the Student Group Badge Scheme to recognise student involvement and achievement.

As a Student Group Assistant you will:

• Support student groups and societies to thrive
• Help students organise activities, events and campaigns
• Provide guidance and support to student leaders

Who can apply:
You must be a current student at the University of Lancashire on the Preston Campus and be able to commit to the stated weekly hours and selection process.

How to apply:
Apply via our Applicant Portal. You will need to upload your CV, answer screening questions framed around the job specification, and complete a Diversity Monitoring Form.

Application deadline: 9am, Tuesday 5th August 2026

Selection / Interview Date: Tuesday 11th August 2026

Successful candidates notified by: Friday 14th August 2026

Questions? Email studentgroups@lancashire.ac.uk

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