Student Engagement and Enhancement Placement (0057-25) - Derby, DE22 1GBAbout the UniversityWe have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.About the College/DepartmentOur Provost – Learning and Teaching department drives forward the University’s ambition to provide excellence and opportunities for all students; building on Derby’s long-standing reputation for teaching excellence, ensuring the development of sector-leading flexible, integrated learning that aligns to the needs of learners, not just now but in the future. The Student Engagement and Enhancement (SE&E) team provide evidence-based insight to enhance existing practices and facilitate positive change for students and the University. The team strives to help foster a community where both students and staff listen to one another, collaborate, and challenge safely, whilst amplifying the voices of those who go unheard. It is our mission to enable an inclusive environment where all students from all backgrounds are empowered to feel a sense of belonging. The work of SE&E focuses on the following strands: student insight, sense of belonging, and developing a culture of partnership. To achieve student engagement, students and staff work in partnership; students are seen as partners. About the RoleOnly available to current 2nd year Undergraduate students studying at the University of Derby.The Student Engagement and Enhancement Placement is a year long placement which is key to supporting the activities that contribute to enabling an environment where students can thrive and succeed at university. Working with the Student Engagement and Enhancement team (SE&E), you will reflect on their own experiences, student insight gathered from student voice mechanisms and sector research to provide an evidence base to support SE&E. This evidence will be used to identify and co-create activities for all students as well as bespoke groups of students throughout the student journey. These activities will support the student experience and facilitate impactful change across the University. All activities will need to be student-focused, using empathy, understanding and reflection. The role is collaborative and will work across the SE&E team, wider Student Engagement department and across the University. About YouWe are seeking a proactive and organised current University of Derby student for the placement role. You will work on activities, initiatives and projects within the Student Engagement and Enhancement team (SE&E) and with teams across the University with the aim to support students and improve student experience.You will have the opportunity to utilise your creativity and problem-solving skills to contribute to our current activities and provide the additional perspective of a current student to support enhancements.IT literacy and proficiency with basic software applications are essential for this role, along with strong written and oral communication skills to convey information clearly and professionally. You will also thrive in a team environment, contributing positively while managing tasks independently where required.You will have the flexibility to grow, identify areas of development and will have continued support and coaching throughout the placement with the team. Please note that students who are studying at the University of Derby on a Student Visa will not be eligible to apply for this role unless a placement year is a mandatory, graded part of your course.BenefitsGenerous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)Local Government Pension SchemeSuite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailersDiscounted onsite gymCycle to Work schemeA flexible working environmentA commitment to personal and professional developmentKey ContactFor further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Ryan Davidson, Student Enhancement Officer via r.davidson2@derby.ac.uk For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.ukImportant InformationThe University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Please visit our website for more information.The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody\\\'s concern.Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here. Closing Date: 28 May 2025 Area: Administrative Support Salary: £23,865 to £24,213 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £27,859 per annum).