Student Equality Network: Race Equality Subnetwork Leader

Hours: 2 hours per week (Approximate, Flexible)

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Location: Hybrid- University Campus and WFH

Duration: October 2025- June 2026

Application Deadline: 12:00 Thursday 25 September 2025

Role Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Race Equality subnetwork and work with the Student Equality Network to achieve its goals. The subnetwork Leader role is integral to ensuring that students from all backgrounds and races are heard within the Union. This role is ideal for anyone looking for experience in leadership, project management, or EDI activity.

Responsibilities of Role:

• Lead the monthly subnetwork meetings to gather information and opinions and facilitate conversations
• Lead the subnetwork and act as its main point of contact for broader feedback which may need escalating to the Network or Students Union
• Attend the main Network meeting on behalf of the subnetwork to share a summary of meetings, ideas and upcoming activities
• Assist in developing meeting topics, creating prompt questions and identifying which external staff or groups should be invited to contribute to the meeting
• Work with the Network and other leaders to plan and organise events that align with the subnetwork’s interests and goals
• Support the Communications officer with Instagram and Website content to promote the subnetwork to increase involvement, engagement and membership
• Work with your Subnetwork to create and contribute to the My Lived Experiences Project to share and promote diverse voices from the Race Equality subnetwork

Person Specification

Essential:

1. Registered as a University of Surrey Student 
2. Commitment to devoting the necessary time and attention to the role 
3. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and removing barriers to equality of opportunity 
4. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups.
5. Ability to work effectively as a member of the team

Desirable:

1. Experience in leadership, public speaking, and/or student representation (e.g. Course Rep, Club and Society signatories, student ambassador).
2. Lived experience and/or understanding of the experiences of students from minority ethic backgrounds at Surrey.

Why apply:

Develop key skills in presenting, leadership, project management and advocacy

Highly flexible hours that adapt to your schedule, with the freedom to tailor the role to your interests and working style

Exclusive Network Leader Benefits: Receive branded merchandise, access to social events, tailored training, professional development opportunities, and dedicated CV support.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion experience and a better understanding of challenges within higher education

Lead awareness campaigns that promote inclusivity and advocate for student rights at the University of Surrey

Build connections and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic academic environment

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please complete the application questions through Staff Savvy. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a group interview on Tuesday 30 September 2025. Successful applicants will begin the role on Wednesday 8 October 2025.

For any questions or queries about this role, please contact Victoria Wiltshire, Student Voice Coordinator (Networks) at v.wiltshire@surrey.ac.uk