Senior Residents
Our senior residents help create and sustain our residential student communities. They promote a environment that supports the social, personal and academic development of all our students.
As a senior resident you will benefit from working as part of a close-knit team. The University will provide support for your personal development and your studies. You'll have the opportunity to develop employability and life skills as well as receiving tailored training. Our senior residents play a very important part in supporting the University's educational strategy
Your involvement in the social and communal life of your residence will ensure an excellent and rounded student experience for all residents, and give you the chance to make life-long friendships. Your work as a senior resident can also count towards earning The Bristol Plus award.
Find out more about the development opportunities for senior residents.
Who can apply to be a senior resident?
Senior residents in City Centre (partnership) residences must be full time students, in University owned residences we can accept part time students as well. We welcome applications from postgraduate students or mature undergraduates. You will need to show that you have excellent communication skills as well as experience of offering support and development opportunities. We are looking for senior residents who can make a significant contribution to out residential community as well as supporting the University's education strategy.
What does the role involve?
Senior residents live in specific accommodation in a residence. They support the educational development and social and cultural life of the student community and offer general pastoral care to an allocated group of students. Take a look at some working examples of a senior resident's role (PDF, 77kB).
Senior residents must be resident in their residence during term time and for any period of duty during the Christmas and Easter vacations. Each residence will have its own duty rota. This ensures someone is always available to respond to emergencies or any matter that needs immediate attention.
Senior residents for undergraduates will have three options over the summer:
- Move out of their accommodation.
- Remain in their accommodation and pay full rent.
- Remain in their accommodation and retain the 75% discount on their rent in return for voluntary summer duties (PDF, 319KB).
All senior residents are required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
You should read the senior resident role description (PDF, 222kB). We recommend you read this carefully before applying for a role.
What accommodation is offered?
A variety of rooms types are available across a range of our residences. All senior resident rooms are suitable for single occupancy only. Senior resident roles are voluntary, however you do benefit from a 75% discount on accommodation fees.
Senior resident tenancies normally run concurrently with the standard undergraduate or postgraduate student tenancies, please see the role description (PDF, 222KB) for details of dates.
Senior residents for undergraduates will have three options over the summer:
- Move out of their accommodation.
- Remain in their accommodation and pay full rent.
- Remain in their accommodation and retain the 75% discount on their rent in return for voluntary summer duties (PDF, 319KB).
How do I apply?
Please ensure you have read the senior resident role description (PDF, 222kB) before applying for a role.
Applications for our senior resident positions for 2017/18 are now open. To apply, please complete the online application by following the apply button below. Interviews will be held throughout April, May and June until all vacancies are filled, and the application will remain open throughout this period.
Student wardens in A2Dominion residences
A2Dominion Housing Group manages two residences in partnership with the University of Bristol. Deans Court in the City Centre and Woodland Court on Belgrave Road, close to the University campus. A2Dominion student wardens form an integral part of the service provided to students by A2Dominion and work closely with the on-site staff team.
In return student wardens receive a 50% rent reduction plus full training and support from A2Dominion in carrying out their duties. Further information and details of how to apply for current vacanciesA2Dominion website. The closing date for applications is midnight on 2 April 2017.
I would absolutely encourage anyone to apply, it's been brilliant
When you join the team here you become an integral part of the running of the hall, and you're made to feel that way.