We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and motivated student to support the delivery of schemes with the Peer Support Team, and provide vital administrative support. This is a varied role that offers the opportunity to gain experience in administration, event support, communications, and student engagement, while also being rewarding.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with the development of promotional materials and online training resources
- Responding to general enquiries from students and staff
- Maintaining relevant databases (e.g. PAL registers, Student Leader training/resource logs)
- Communicating with Student Leaders, University Staff and SU staff across Peer Support schemes both digitally and in person
- Supporting the admin of Student Leader training
- Providing general office support and cover
- Assisting with the administration and organisation of events
- Taking accurate minutes at meetings
- Providing general administrative support as directed by your Line Manager
About You
We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic about Peer Support and keen to learn more about how our schemes are planned, organised, and delivered. You'll have strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and be comfortable using Excel and databases. You will be proactive, well organised, and confident in carrying out administrative tasks, with the ability to manage your time effectively, prioritise competing demands, and meet deadlines.
Experience as a Peer Mentor, Academic PAL Leader, or involvement in other peer-led programmes at the University of Bath would be beneficial, but we welcome applications from students who are eager to learn and develop in the role.
Training and Support
Full training will be provided to help you develop the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the role
Hours required: The Peer Support Team are looking to employ a one administrator to help cover the office, for up to 5 hours during the working week. Shifts will be regular but can be flexible around your schedule. This role includes an expectation of availability on campus during holiday periods, including the Summer Holiday.
Location: This role will mostly be based in The Peer Support Office, which is in the SU building, 1 East (Claverton Down Campus).
Criteria
To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter most:
- Flexible, proactive, and positive can-do approach
- Problem solving, and quick to learn attitude
- Ability to get things done in a busy environment and/or under pressure
- A strong sense of good customer service
- Availability weekdays between 09:00 – 17:00
- Good MS Office understanding, with the ability to write emails, use Teams, and be confident in Excel
- Experience of using Canva is beneficial
Essential behavioural competencies
- Problem-Solving attitude
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team
- Proactive and motivated
- Strong communication skills
- Good customer service
- Ability to form and maintain effective working relationships
Skills and experience
- Administration experience
- Knowledge of the SU website and the Peer Support Schemes
- Interest in, or enthusiasm for, student led support schemes
Method of application
- Email CV and a cover letter, detailing your experience and skills you can bring to the role to gar49@bath.ac.uk by 18:00 Thursday 10 September 2026 with the subject title ‘Peer Support Admin Application’.
- Please complete the application form by 18:00 Thursday 10 September 2026.
(We may close recruitment earlier if sufficient applications are made.)
Interview: If you are invited to interview, there will be a task to complete ahead of time. More details of this will follow.
Start date: 5 October 2026 (this date will be dependent upon HR timelines for processes of on-boarding)