WHAT’S THE JOB? 

We’re looking for a calm and collected student to join us as the Parliament Facilitator this academic year. This role will make sure Parliament meetings are well run, with productive discissions and great participation from Student Members of Parliament

WHO ARE WE? 

We are Heriot-Watt University Student Union. We’re based in Edinburgh, with campuses in the Scottish Borders and Orkney, and our main goal is to make sure that Heriot-Watt students have the best time whilst studying here. We have our commercial outlets as well as Advice Hub, academic representation, societies and community, plus we work with Students to make their time at Heriot-Watt the best it can be. 

Student experience is a key priority for us, and Student Parliament is there to make sure decisions being made reflect what students want to see happening. 

WHAT DO YOU GET? 

By Chairing Student Parliament, you will gain valuable experience that you can demonstrate and draw on in future. Some skills you’ll learn are: 

• Creating an inclusive environment 

• Communication skills 

• Conflict management 

• Planning agendas 

• Managing time  

• Staying neutral 

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU? 

If you answer yes to these questions, then click apply now! 

• Can you facilitate conversations and create a great environment for discussions? 

• Are you great at talking to people in a clear way? 

• Can you help people find common ground and agree on issues? 

• Can you put aside your own feelings on an issue, with a great poker face? 

SO LET’S RECAP… 

• Around 3 hours per meeting 

• About 6 meetings across the academic year 

• Learn loads of great skills 

• Full training (if required) 

• Working with great people