Student Casual Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Student Ambassador and Project Assistant – Student Services Grade 2- 900135

Position Details:

School or Department: Student Services

Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK

Grade/Band: Grade 2

Hourly rate: 13.06 per hour plus holiday entitlement

Casual contract from: 20^th October 2025 30^th June 2026

Advert closing date: 28^th September 2025 23:55pm

Number of positions available: 4

Please note that this vacancy may be taken down early depending on the number of applications received. We advise you to submit your application promptly.

Our offer to you

People are at the heart of what we are and do.

The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years andweare equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university.We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond support them to succeed and celebrate their success.

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas innovation and debate.We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we areand how we work.

The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus including main bus routes and a train station on site.On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool shopsplaces to eat and drinkour own art gallery museum and botanical gardens.

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Role Summary

Make a Difference. Build Your Skills. Shape the Student Experience.

The University of Birmingham is recruiting a team of Equality Diversity and Inclusion Student Ambassadors (EDI SAs) who will take on a dual role as EDI Student Ambassadors and EDI Project Assistants.

In this role you will champion inclusion lead exciting events and support various EDI projects across campus. Youll gain paid flexible experience in event planning communications and project delivery - plus professional mentoring through our GenXchange scheme. This is your chance to develop your skills grow your network and help create a more inclusive University community.

The team will work to champion diversity promote equality and support initiatives that enhance inclusion and student belonging across the University. Ambassadors will gain valuable experience while making a tangible impact on the student experience.

Role Types

We are looking to appoint four types of EDI Student Ambassadors:

1. EDI Student Ambassador College (CMH ONLY)
   Support your assigned College in developing and delivering student-focused EDI activity working closely with College EDI teams and student representatives.
2. EDI Student Ambassador Widening Participationx2
   Support the delivery of the Birmingham Scholars programme and other widening participation initiatives helping to ensure students from all backgrounds can thrive.
3. EDI Student Ambassador Events and Communications
   Support the Student EDI team in delivering EDI events and campaigns and help develop engaging communications to promote EDI engagement opportunities.

Please clearly state which job role you are applying for in your application.

Reporting Structure

You will report to a Student Equality Diversity and Inclusion Officer and work under the guidance of the Head of Student EDI and Assistant Director of Student Affairs (Student EDI). You will collaborate with Professional Services Colleges Schools and student groups across the University.

Main Duties

As an EDI Student Ambassador and Project Assistant you will:

• Act as a visible and approachable advocate for equity diversity and inclusion across the University.
• Support the planning coordination delivery and evaluation of EDI projects events and campaigns (e.g. Black History Month LGBTQ History Month Disability History Month).
• Promote and encourage student engagement with EDI initiatives.
• Gather and share student feedback and lived experiences to ensure the student voice is heard in decision-making.
• Feed insights into the Student EDI teams planning and priorities.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute a student perspective.
• Initiate and lead small-scale EDI projects aligned with institutional priorities such as the EDI Strategy and the Birmingham Scholars Programme.
• Represent the student voice in relevant University groups or activities.
• Deliver your role primarily on campus with some responsibilities undertaken online.

What We Offer

This is a unique opportunity to build your skills confidence and leadership capacity while making a meaningful contribution to culture change at the University.

As part of the role you will:

• Paid role via Worklink with flexible hours to fit around studies.
• GenXchange mentoring with a senior University staff member.
• Opportunities to lead on high-profile EDI events and campaigns.
• Networking with University staff students and external partners.
• Experience that strengthens your CV and future career prospects.

Person Specification

• Be a reliable professional and positive representative of the Student EDI team.
• Able to communicate respectfully and maintain appropriate boundaries with staff and students.
• Attend agreed meetings training sessions and events on time and prepared.
• Able to manage your hours and tasks responsibly keeping the team updated on progress.
• Able to follow University policies including confidentiality safeguarding freedom of speech and respectful conduct.
• Able to actively contribute ideas feedback and lived experience to shape EDI activities.

We welcome applications from all students and particularly encourage applications from Birmingham Scholars.

Application Process

To apply please complete the online application form attach your CV and complete the personal statement section outlining your interest in the role and any relevant experience you have.

Interviews with shortlisted applicants will be conducted on w/c 6th October. We will aim to accommodate international students in different time zones wherever possible.

For any informal queries please contact Alex Ferranti ().

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Valuing excellence sustaining investment

We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.

The University of Birmingham restricts all students to working up to 20 hours per week during term time. If your application is successful and your course does not follow the usual academic term timetable (e.g. PGT PGR or PhD student) you and your supervisor must formally agree vacation periods if this role exceeds 20 hours per addition to this please be aware if you are an International student you will be required to apply to the Registry for the appropriate Authorised Absence.

You are only eligible to apply to this role if you are a current University of Birmingham student. If you are not a University of Birmingham student your application will not be considered.

To work you will need to carry out a right to work check.These checks will need to be completed prior to work commencing.