RCA Applications
Residential Community Assistants (RCAs) - Apply Now
The Residential Community Team are currently taking applications for a single Residential Community Assistant vacancy for the 2026/2027 academic year
(job starting 16th September 2026, with mandatory in person training being held on campus on 17th and 18th September 2026).
Please note that by applying for this role that you will be required to live on campus, with accommodation being offered to the successful candidate.
Residential Community Assistants (RCAs):
We are looking for full time Undergraduate 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students and full/part time Postgraduate students who are interested in providing support to our on-campus resident students to become a Residential Community Assistant (RCAs).
The RCAs will proactively contribute to the delivery of four key areas of student residential life - Community Wellbeing, Community Building, Community Engagement and Community Behaviours. Through the delivery of an inclusive and comprehensive programme of events, RCAs will help create a sense of community within the halls of residence that will support students with social integration and an appreciation of different cultures.
Living on campus, the RCA will be an integral part of the on-campus student experience. You will work closely with other teams to ensure the wellbeing of our students remains paramount. In addition to providing out of hours support, the RCA will support disciplinary processes and uphold the University Values in relation to behavioural expectations through peer-to-peer advice and coaching and the delivery of events and activities.
- One position available
- Paid position via Unitemps - Unitemps Grade 1, Spinal Point 09 – currently £12.60 per hour
- Full training provided
- On-campus accommodation in a single occupancy self-contained flat, 40-week let length and Tier 2, £172 rent per week on central campus. Please be advised by applying for this position, you are accepting of this accommodation as no alternative is available.
- 12-15hrs per week (a rota of evenings and weekends)
- On-call requirement for all those who do not hold a Student Visa (due to restrictions)
Please ensure you have read the RCA Candidate Information Pack before you apply and that you can attend all mandatory dates as outlined.
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We appreciate all previous interest in this role; however, we’re only considering new applicants at this time. Please ensure you read the requirements for each role carefully; if you do not meet the criteria then your application will be discounted.
Closing date: 9am Monday 1st June 2026. This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Shortlisting will happen AFTER this date and you will be emailed with the shortlisting results. Please do not contact us before this date to query whether you are successful in being invited to the assessment centre.
Assessment Centre date: Thursday 11th June 2026 10am-12noon, held in person on campus.