Student University Mentor - London, United Kingdom - Financial Times

Financial Times

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Fixed term - Part Time (12 hours per month)

About Us

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe.

It's the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do.

FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking.

Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them.

Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them.

It's a job that's never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

At the FT, we aim for employees across all regions to have a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued.

We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs.

We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

About the role

FT Schools helps the next generation of decision-makers prepare for life after school by enabling students to achieve more academically, make informed career choices, understand personal finance and become more engaged citizens.

The Student Advocate Programme offers sixth formers the opportunity to develop new skills while promoting the benefits of reading the FT to their friends and teachers while being the voice of the students to the FT.

The FT Schools team is receptive to new ideas, creative, and a great environment to develop new employability skills and make new connections.

Job Purpose

We are trying to make the FT more accessible to young people through Student Advocates by building relationships with sixth formers and teachers at secondary schools.

The role of a Student Advocate is to promote the benefits of the FT at school and represent the voice of students to the FT by suggesting ideas for how we can be more relevant for teenagers.

We hope that Student University Mentors can be the bridge between Student Advocates in schools and the FT.

They will lead and motivate teams of 50 Student Advocates across the world, discuss new ideas and work closely with the FT Schools team to transform the FT into something which is more compelling for young people.

Student University Mentors will be able to do their work remotely from home/university and will be in regular contact with the FT.

The position is paid and is part time (12 hours per month spread throughout the month) and on a contract basis (duration maximum of 5 months).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Help a group of 50 Student Advocates feel confident exploring ideas to increase awareness of the FT in schools through monthly calls and regular communication on Slack forum
Communicate ideas effectively between the FT and Student Advocates (and viceversa) and work with FT Schools team to implement these ideas
Gather feedback from Student Advocates on developing projects
Communicate with teachers to share ideas and update them on their Student Advocate's progress

Skills/Qualifications/Experience

This role would suit a current student, looking for a part time position that they can work around their studies.

Be a current undergraduate university student
High levels of motivation
Very good organisational and communication skills
Ability to lead, motivate and mentor a team
Familiarity with the FT/FT Schools (desirable)

Closing Date Friday 8th September

What's in it for you? Our Benefits

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career.

Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities.

Full details of our benefits can be found here.

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