Become a consent workshop facilitator
Applications to become a consent workshop facilitator are now closed for 2026/27, find out what we're looking for and how you can apply.
*This opportunity is available for current NTU students, alumni fellows, and current NTU/NTSU colleagues.
Why should I become a consent workshop facilitator?
You'll be part of a culture-changing programme that will reduce the prevalence of sexual violence and increase awareness of the support available. But there are lots of other benefits too:
- You'll gain useful transferable skills to apply in the workforce and in your academic career such as: public speaking, communication, teamwork, facilitation and having difficult conversations.
- It forms part of your Live, Learn, Work portfolio.
- You'll join a network of like-minded individuals. We schedule fun events throughout the year to help consent facilitators to get to know each other.
- As a thank you gift, you will be awarded £5 per workshop, which will be credited to your NTU student card monthly (only available for student volunteers).
What is required of a consent workshop facilitator?
This opportunity requires a time commitment throughout the 2026/27 academic year, but we're flexible and will work with you to ensure this is manageable. When we re-open recruitment, you can come along to one of our upcoming information sessions to find out more about the programme and the role of a consent facilitator.
Details you need to know
Facilitator training sessions
To be part of the programme, you'll complete consent facilitator training. This will cover training on the content of the workshops and developing your skills as a facilitator. We will share further details about the training for the 26/27 academic year in your interview.
The duties you'll perform
As a facilitator you are expected to:
- facilitate a minimum number of workshops across the academic year
- actively provide feedback to the Consent Lead Team (a group of staff in NTSU and SSS who help run the programme) throughout the year to assist in assessing the programme
- promptly read and respond to emails or Microsoft Teams chats about the programme
- respond and signpost appropriately any disclosures made to you during or after workshops
- inform the Consent Lead Team promptly if you are unable to facilitate a workshop.
The requirements to be a facilitator
To be selected as a facilitator, you'll need to:
- be able to travel to Clifton, City, Brackenhurst and/or Mansfield campuses to deliver face-to-face workshops. We'll do our best to schedule you for workshops on the campus you study at
- have an interest in, and commitment to, sexual violence programming
- be consistent and reliable in attending and conducting workshops
How to apply
Applications are currently closed for the 2026-27 academic year. If you are interested in joining the programme, please email us at cie@ntu.ac.uk and we will let you know when applications re-open.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, we strive to ensure our facilitators represent the diversity of our students. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from students of colour and from men.