🌟 Student Consultant (Robertson-Trust Project)

💡 About the Role

City of Glasgow College is looking for up to five Student Consultants to join a pivotal, Robertson-Trust-funded project.

This research will explore the profound impact of trauma and poverty on students' access to and success within further and higher education across Scotland.

As a Student Consultant, your lived experience and insights will be the core of this project, driving real change.

📅 Key Details

Post: Student Consultant
Salary: **£12.83 per hour** (Grade 2, Point 9 – employed by Edinburgh Napier University)
Contract: December 2025 – December 2026
Commitment: Approximately 50 hours per year

🎯 Your Contribution

You will work closely with a Project Researcher and student teams across Edinburgh Napier University and Queen Margaret University.

Your role will involve:

Contributing to vital research activities.
Sharing your lived experience and unique perspectives.
Helping shape the project's final recommendations.
Supporting the development of student-focused outputs.

This is a unique chance to develop your skills in research, communication, and high-level partnership working, while directly influencing policy across Scotland’s colleges and universities.

📍 Location & Reporting

Primary Location: City and Riverside Campuses
Travel: Possibility of travel to partner institutions (QMU and Edinburgh Napier University)
Reporting To:
- Project Researcher (Edinburgh Napier University)
- City of Glasgow College Contact: Students’ Association Co-ordinator

🚀 How to Apply

Ready to make an impact?

The deadline for submissions is 12pm on Monday, 1st December 2025.

Submit your completed pack to: citysa@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk

Student Consultant