Overview: The Students’ Union and UWE Bristol are seeking a dedicated and proactive Postgraduate Research Representative (PGR). This role involves representing postgraduate research (PGR) students on key university committees and engaging with the wider PGR community to gather and present student opinions. 

UWE Bristol is keen to improve the representation of PGR students. This position is crucial in UWE's wider efforts to provide better visibility for the PGR student voice across all levels of the University. 

Duties 

• Lead Representation: Act as the lead representative for postgraduate research students within the university, ensuring PGR concerns are prioritised and addressed. 
• Committee Participation: Represent PGR students on key university committees, presenting student opinions and ideas. 
• Academic Board 
• Learning and Teaching and Student Experience Committee 
• Research and Knowledge Exchange Committee 
• Doctoral Academy Sub Commitee 

• Student Engagement: Engage with PGR students outside of committee meetings to gather information and understand their needs and concerns. 
• Feedback and Communication: Provide feedback to staff and student representatives to enhance the university experience by amplifying the student voice. 
• Research and Analysis: Conduct research on student opinions, issues, themes, and best practices relevant to the PGR community. Disseminate findings to key stakeholders and collaborate on positive actions. 
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with UWE staff, Students’ Union staff, and existing PGR student reps. 
• Evidence-Based Reporting: Contribute evidence-based student opinions on university proposals and ideas, reporting findings in meetings. 

Qualifications: 

• Current postgraduate research student at UWE Bristol. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to represent and advocate for student interests effectively. 

Benefits: 

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the PGR community. 
• Develop leadership and advocacy skills. 
• Gain experience in university governance and committee work. 
• Build a network with university staff and fellow students. 

The postholder will be required to undergo paid induction. 

Rate of Pay 

This role is paid through an honorarium payment for each University meeting attended that is supported with evidence-based research and where outcomes are reported back to Student Reps / The Students’ Union. This role does not have an hourly rate associated with it. The payment paid per meeting is - 

• £40 for training 
• £50 for each university meeting attended?or pre-agreed student engagement activity/other initiatives. 

Hours 

You will be required to attend the University meetings specified above. 

The dates of these meetings are: 

Academic Board  

Thurs 01 May 11:00 -11:30 (Pre-meet) 

Wed 07 May 13:00 – 16:00 

LTSEC 

Thurs 29 May 11:00 - 11:30 (Pre-meet)  

Thurs 06 June 13:00 - 16:00 

RKEC 

Thurs 3 April 13:00 – 16:00 

Thurs 12 June 13:00 – 16:00  

DASC 

Tuesday 29 April (Time TBC) 

Tuesday 8 July (Time TBC) 

The schedule for the start of the academic year 25/26 is currently TBC. 

Location 

Meetings take place on Frenchay Campus. 

The postholder will be expected attend meetings at Frenchay and conduct research with students at suitable physical or digital locations.? 

How to Apply 

Please download The Students' Union LSR Application Form and  Equal Opportunities Form 

Please return the completed application and equal opportunities form surecruit@uwe.ac.uk by the application deadline below. 

Application Deadline 

Mon 17 Feb 2025 by 9.00am 

Applications after this deadline will not be considered.

Here at The Students’ Union we want our workforce to reflect the makeup of the community we serve. 

Therefore we welcome all applications irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, religion, belief, sex. 

Interview Dates:

If you are successful, you will be invited to attend an interview during the following dates/times.

Tuesday 25 February 14:00 - 17:00

Wednesday 26 February 9:30 -12:30

Make sure you mention the JobShop when applying!