Work for your Students' Union
Could you be a School Representative?
School Representatives are lead academic student representatives at LJMU, bringing together feedback from Course Representatives and students to identify themes, influence change, support academic quality, and champion an inclusive student experience.
You will work alongside VP Education, Teaching and Learning Academy staff, Faculty Education & Student Experience Committee members, JMSU staff, and course reps to collect feedback from a diverse range of students and make a real difference to academic life at LJMU.
The role pays £14.79 per hour (honoraria) for up to 20 hours per term.
A paid student leadership role representing the academic voice of your school, influencing change and championing the student experience at LJMU.
Complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and email both to studentvoice@ljmu.ac.uk with the subject line School Representative; [your school]. Applications close Monday 22 July, 12pm.
Any LJMU student is eligible to apply. It is desirable but not essential that you have been a course representative or student leader at an educational institution previously. There are a limited number of positions available and interviews will take place in July and August.
Current LJMU student in 2026/2027
Comfortable talking in meetings and sharing feedback professionally
Able to communicate clearly and confidently in person, by email and telephone
Good time management and organisational skills
A proactive approach with the ability to think creatively and critically
Strong project and event planning skills
Passionate about student and academic representation
Strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Evidence of Right to Work in the UK
Experience as a course representative or school representative
Knowledge of student engagement, community building and student union operations
Ability to gather and compile feedback
Knowledge of lived experience and barriers of underrepresented groups in Higher Education
The role spans the full academic year with a range of structured activities and flexible engagement opportunities. Here is what you can expect to be involved in.
Join JMSU and the Teaching and Learning Academy in August or September with your fellow school reps. Meet key stakeholders, learn about your role, and have a professional photo taken for the JMSU website.
Help train and prepare new and returning course reps from September to November, with optional hours for new cohorts in January and February. You will attend a Train the Trainer session over the summer to prepare you.
Attend the pre-FESEC (Faculty Education Student Experience Committee) from September to June. You will sit with Associate Deans and officers, feeding back on key topics and themes from across your school. Usually bi-monthly (monthly for Business School).
Collaborate with fellow students during term time to co-create intervention strategies and shape action plans across LJMU. Help facilitate sessions with course reps. Dates to be confirmed.
Champion student feedback mechanisms, join the Student Advisory Group, and help drive engagement with key surveys such as the National Student Survey and First Year Student Experience survey. Dates to be confirmed.
Regular catch-ups with VP Education and the Academic Communities and Representation Coordinator from September to June. You will also meet once per term with your school's Associate Dean alongside JMSU staff and officers.
Share your perspective as a student and leader at topical sessions throughout both terms. These sessions help inform JMSU and the university, steering meaningful work and change.
Speak to course reps and students across your school and get involved in events and engagement activity — pop-ups, social media, or your own creative ideas — while collecting insight for your role.
Lead the SEAs by shortlisting nominees, deciding winners, and presenting at the awards ceremony in May. Up to 10 hours, April to June.
This role offers far more than just payment. Here is what you will gain and what we offer in return.
Automatic invite to our Student Experience Awards in May, a celebration of the best of LJMU student and staff life.
Attend Lunch and Listen events throughout the year, enjoy free lunch, and facilitate a session on a topic you feel passionate about.
Have a professional headshot taken for use on LinkedIn and all your professional profiles.
Reasonable travel costs reimbursed by JMSU when attending in-person work associated with your role, so you are never out of pocket.
Meet other passionate students in the world of academic representation, as well as key academic staff, and build valuable relationships.
Receive free School Rep merch once you have attended training, so students can recognise you when you are out and about on campus.
As well as on the job experience, you will have access to our exclusive Student Leader training package which may include:
Fill in the application form in full. Make sure you evidence how you meet the criteria and give examples where you can. Check our recruitment guidance if you need help.
Closes Monday 22 July 2026, 12pmApplication form
Please also complete the equal opportunities monitoring form. This is for monitoring purposes only and will not be seen by any members of the recruitment panel.
Equal opportunities formSend both completed forms to studentvoice@ljmu.ac.uk with the subject line School Representative; [your school].
studentvoice@ljmu.ac.ukEach candidate will attend a formal interview with JMSU staff and officers before being offered the role. Questions will be shared in advance and a task will be required, you can choose from a range of options such as a presentation or scenario. The meeting lasts 30 minutes and can be in person or online. Interviews take place in July and August.
Interviews Jul & Aug 2026A student visa for full-time degree level studies allows you to work or volunteer for a maximum of 20 hours per week during term time. Please check the LJMU guidelines and any restrictions specific to your circumstances before applying.
Do I need to be a current course representative to apply?
No! Any LJMU student is eligible to apply. It is desirable but not essential that you have been a course rep or student leader previously.
How much will I be paid and when?
You will receive an honoraria payment based on £14.79 per hour (plus 12.07% holiday pay) for up to 20 hours per term. Payments are made in November, January and June and are subject to Tax and National Insurance deductions.
What does the interview involve?
A 30 minute formal interview with JMSU staff and officers. Questions will be shared in advance and you will need to complete a task, you can choose from options such as a presentation or scenario. Interviews can be in person or online and take place in July and August.
How many school rep positions are available?
There are a limited number of positions. If demand is high and there are more applicants than positions, appointments will be made based on candidates' demonstration of the criteria outlined in this role profile.
Can international students apply?
Yes, if your visa permits you to work or volunteer up to 20 hours per week during term time. Please check LJMU guidelines and your specific visa conditions before applying.
Is this the same as being a course representative?
No! These are separate roles. If you are already a course rep, the school rep role and its responsibilities and payments are separate from your course rep duties, which remain a voluntary role.
What is the equal opportunities monitoring form?
This is a diversity monitoring form only. It will not be seen by any members of the recruitment panel and will not affect your application.
Can I make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?
Yes! JMSU encourages contact from applicants regarding reasonable adjustments. Please get in touch at studentvoice@ljmu.ac.uk and they will do their best to remove any barriers.
Complete both forms and email to studentvoice@ljmu.ac.uk with the subject line School Representative; [your school]. Applications close Monday 22 July 2026, 12pm.
