Employers value OU students for their diverse perspectives, as well as for their skills and qualities, and many aim to create more diverse workforces to include those perspectives. Some roles require people with specific characteristics and/or lived experiences. Below are some of the current roles from employers seeking to increase diversity or gain insights into a range of societal factors and individual characteristics.

Support Group Co-facilitator (in-person) | Bipolar UK | 31 Dec 2024

Our co-facilitator role involves co-facilitating a regular in-person meeting in the community. You will need to have personal experience of bipolar and excellent communication skills, including active listening. Ideally you will have some basic IT (Office 365 and Zoom) and some previous experience of running groups.

Peer Support Line Volunteer | Bipolar UK | 31 Dec 2024

Our peer support line volunteers help people affected by bipolar through one-to-one telephone calls and emails. This includes using their skills and lived experience to offer reassurance, guidance and support to people who use our services, who may be pre- or post-diagnosis, a family member, friend or carer. We also provide information to healthcare professionals.

Support Group Co-facilitator (online) | Bipolar UK | 31 Dec 2024

Our online co-facilitator role involves co-facilitating a regular online meeting on Zoom. You will need to have personal experience of bipolar and be IT literate with a basic understanding of Zoom – i.e. know how to book in and schedule regular meetings.

Please also take a look at our external events page which include numerous events with a focus on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.