Please note that applicants must be a current University of Exeter (Cornwall) Post Graduate Research student for the entirety of the project.

Postgraduate Research (PGR) Officer (University of Exeter in Cornwall)

Are you passionate about enhancing the Postgraduate Research (PGR) student experience? Do you want to make a real impact on research culture and student wellbeing?

We’re looking for a Postgraduate Research Officer to be the key voice for PGR students at the University of Exeter’s Cornwall campuses. In this role, you’ll work closely with students, The SU, and the University to ensure PGRs are effectively represented and supported. You'll be working closely with the President Exeter via a Students as Change Agents (SACA) project to shape this role, drawing on reflective practices to continuously develop your skills and understanding of what the PGR Academic Representation experience should look like.

What you’ll do:
- Advocate for PGR students, ensuring their voices are heard
- Support and empower PGR reps to drive positive change
- Attend University and Doctoral College meetings, influencing policies
- Promote a strong research culture, academic development, and student wellbeing
- Organise and deliver opportunities to foster engagement and belonging
-Reflect and review the PGR Officer role with The SU and the University of Exeter to help develop PGR Academic Representation in Cornwall

You can find full details of the role in the Role Description.

What we’re looking for:
-A PGR student with a passion for advocacy and leadership
-Strong communication and teamwork skills
-A commitment to improving the PGR experience

What’s in it for you?
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop leadership skills, create real change, and enhance your professional network.

Interested?
To apply, please complete the Personal Details form, and send to jobs@thesu.org.uk, along with a CV and covering letter answering the following three questions:

1. Student Representation & Advocacy: Describe a time when you represented a group of students or colleagues in a decision-making process. How did you ensure their voices were heard, and what was the outcome?
2. Community Engagement & Leadership:This role involves building a sense of belonging within the PGR community. Can you give an example of how you have successfully engaged a group of people in an academic, social, or professional setting?
3. Policy & Research Culture Improvement: One of your responsibilities is to attend meetings and advocate for changes that improve the PGR student experience. How would you identify key issues affecting PGR students and ensure they are addressed effectively?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Saranna Chipper-Keating, Head of Advocacy, at saranna.chipperkeating@thesu.org.uk.

The closing date for this position is 31 March 2025, 09:00. Interviews will take place 03 April 2025. Start date: As soon as possible.