Applications to join the student panel are now closed. We will announce our new panel members in autumn 2022.
The next round of panel recruitment will take place in summer 2023.
Who we are looking for
Any current student, prospective student or recent graduate can apply to join our student panel - no matter how or what you are studying. You don't need any previous experience.
We are particularly interested in applications from:
- students at school (aged 16 or older, completing your GCSEs)
- further education students (completing A-levels, BTEC qualifications or doing an apprenticeship), whether this is at a higher education or further education provider
- recent graduates (graduated within the last year)
- international students
- students from black and minority ethnic groups
- students with disabilities
- students from small or specialist providers.
About the role
This is an opportunity to get involved in high profile, high impact work which will make a real difference to students’ lives.
Being on our panel gives you an opportunity to be heard at a national level and develop new skills, confidence and knowledge.
As a student panel member, you will:
- share your experiences
- help shape and challenge our work in higher education
- advise on the OfS’s strategic priorities, policies and projects
- support our student engagement strategy
- take part in opportunities for personal development
- gain transferable skills
- attend conferences and events
- work with high profile decision makers from the higher education sector, including our chief executive, our board members and OfS policy leads.
You'll be expected to attend four meetings a year, and have the option of getting involved in other work based on your interests.
Panel members are paid £1,200 per year. Expenses for travelling to meetings or other OfS-related activities you participate in will be paid.
Panel members are appointed for a year with an option to extend for a second year.
Who's already on the panel?
There are 16 members currently on the panel, with a wide range of perspectives, educational experiences and backgrounds.
You can read all about them on our meet the panel page.
How to apply
The next round of panel recruitment will take place in summer 2023.
Sign up for our Student spotlight emails to hear about other opportunities to get involved in our work.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about joining the student panel, please contact our student engagement team on [email protected].
