Student Panel Member at Office for Students

Where: United Kingdom

Deadline: January 27, 2019

Type: Part-time

About the Company:

Main business: : Education and Training

We are an independent public body. We are not part of central Government, but we report to Parliament through the Department for Education (DfE).

About the Role:

The primary role of student panellists is to represent the student view (short, medium and long term) in the work of the OfS.

The panel provides advice to the board and the executive on all aspects of the OfS’ activities, especially on how the OfS should engage with and represent students’ interests.

Panel members scrutinise the work of the OfS, advising on strategic decisions from the student perspective. The chair of the panel (Martha Longdon) is responsible for articulating the panel’s views to the Board.

The panel:

  • Represents a diversity of students’ perspectives in the governance of the OfS, primarily channelled through the student board member;
  • advises on strategies for student engagement;
  • advises on the OfS’s activities in areas that are strategic priorities.

The panel will meet four times a year. The expected time commitment, which includes the panel meetings, preparation for meetings, and work in between meetings is c.6-8 days per year.

Requirements:

  • commitment to excellence in regulation and higher education;
  • the ability to take account of the student perspective for the short, medium and long term;
  • think strategically about the ‘big picture’ in higher education;
  • analyse and evaluate evidence and use it to inform views;
  • articulate and present own views and those of others;
  • challenge effectively, where appropriate;
  • work effectively as part of a team;
  • make the necessary time commitments and attend the relevant meetings, as outlined below;
  • understand the need to respect confidentiality;
  • have an interest in higher education as a prospective, current or recent student.
  • knowledge of the higher education sector.

How to apply:

For more information and to apply please visit Career Connect and search Reference ID 'AYKM9'