STUDENT EMPLOYMENT POLICY

Aim It is the aim of the Students Union to support the learning, development and study of the students of the University of Leicester. As part of the aim, the Students Union offers all University of Leicester students the opportunity to apply for employment within the Students Union operations. The Students Union feels that offering this opportunity to University of Leicester students offers them the opportunity to develop skills associated with the workplace, for example timekeeping, teamwork, reliability, cash handling, customer service and so on. It also offers the opportunity to build a CV for future employment opportunities either during or after a course of study, making students more attractive to prospective employers. Naturally, the opportunity to earn an income is also an important part of that support and the University of Leicester Students Union will ensure that it always pays competitive, market rates for job roles.

Application The University of Leicester Students Union is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes application of all members of the student body. Applications are invited from any student studying in any capacity at The University of Leicester (day release; part-time; full-time; undergraduate; postgraduate and so on).

Selection All applications will be screened and selection events held to select the most suitable applicant for each particular role. Applicants may be invited to participate in an interview, an assessment centre, group exercises and so on, as appropriate to the role applied for. Selection decisions will be based solely on the candidates skills, knowledge and abilities.

During Employment Student workers are employees of the University of Leicester Students Union and as such are required to uphold the policies, procedures and ethos of the Union during their employment.

Duration of Employment and Further Employment Employment will last for the duration of the particular contract under which a student is engaged and employment will in any case terminate when the employee ceases to be a registered student of The University of Leicester. Employment will be terminated when a student employee is unable to work, or there is no work available, during the summer vacation. The student may choose to apply again on return to University and their application will be considered equally with all other applications. They will be required to undergo the same selection events as other applicants and their selection for a role will be based solely on their performance at that event. There is no guarantee of re-engagement.

Student employees of the University of Leicester Students Union will be able to cite their employment on their CVs and future job applications. The Students Union will provide confirmation of such employment to prospective employers on request. Where there are opportunities for permanent, non-student, roles within the Students Union, students and ex-students are encouraged to apply to continue their career with the University of Leicester Students Union if they are the most suitable candidate for an advertised role.