Location                     University of Leicester Students’ Union, LE1 7RH

Contract Type            Temporary Casual

Salary                          £8.21 per hour

Hours                          2 hours per focus group, plus mandatory training

As part of our commitment to inclusivity and liberation, we are conducting a series of focus groups with minority ethnic students. These are designed to enable students to share their experiences relating to race, both positive and negative. This research will be used to develop a programme of work designed to address any obstacles to success for both current and future students who identify as minority ethnic at the University of Leicester, and will inform the development of the University’s Race Equality Strategy.

The purpose of this role is to facilitate student focus groups as part of a joint University of Leicester/Students’ Union research project on how our various minority ethnic student groups view their relationship with the University and wider educational community.

The focus group facilitator will be expected to a lead small group of 6-8 students through an open discussion, structured around a set of carefully pre-determined questions. Two facilitators will be present at each focus group session: one will lead the facilitation of the group, whilst the other runs the digital recorder and takes notes in case the recorder fails. The note-taker will act as observer and record major themes, ideas, comments and observations regarding group dynamics. The facilitator will be expected to be capable of undertaking either role as required.

Facilitators will also be expected to help with the recruitment of students to the focus groups

Mandatory training will be provided for the facilitators prior to the focus groups taking place. This training takes place on Friday 20 September.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to establishing a positive working environment for all of its staff members that is fair, equitable and free of discriminatory practice. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status.

We recognise the role of facilitators in creating spaces which promote authentic and open engagement. To achieve this and given the focus of the groups, we particularly encourage applications from those who identify with a minority ethnic background.

If you would like to apply for this role you will need to send in a CV and a covering letter showing how you meet the criteria within the Person Specification. This can be emailed to su-vacancies@le.ac.uk or handed in at the Union Reception for the attention of the Voice Department.

Before applying please ensure that you have the necessary documentation to confirm your right to work in the UK.  For more information please go to https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

For a full job description and person specification, please click here.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Closing Date: Tuesday 27 August