We’re looking for current students to join the Bristol SU for occasional work on a casual basis, and we're really excited that you're interested in coming to work at Bristol Students' Union, we'd love to hear from you!
Role: Student Opportunities Student Staff
Hours: Zero-hours contract
Salary: £13.45 per hour plus holiday pay
Contract: Fixed Term until Summer 2027
Closing date: Monday 3rd August, 9am
Part business, part charity, part membership body – Bristol SU is a seriously fun place to work. Our professional staff do something extraordinary every day: we support student leaders to give people a voice in their education, help people get the most out of their student experience and help people make the change they want in the world. We have over 26,000 members, 400 clubs and societies, a diverse range of professional services, and an innovative strategy that will help to create an inclusive and supportive University community.
As part of the Welcome Desk team, you will play a key role in creating a positive experience for everyone visiting Bristol SU. You'll provide information and guidance to students, staff and visitors, while supporting the Student Opportunities Team in helping more than 340 student groups thrive. You will also assist with the administration and delivery of Bristol SU's core services and annual schemes.
- You’ll have experience in providing high quality customer service
- You’ll be able to organise your time and plan effectively
- You know how to use a range of digital tools to support your work
- You’re a skilled communicator, whether written or in person
Because you’re excited to make a difference!
We are a Living Wage accredited organisation. We offer the flexibility for work-study balance. What’s more, you will get 20 days of paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro-rata depending on your hours worked. You are eligible to opt-in to our contributory pension scheme. Working at Bristol SU will give you access to a range of opportunities including the chance to shadow members of staff to learn more about what they do as well as excellent training and development opportunities to help you pursue your chosen career.
We are proud to have been recognised through numerous accreditations and awards that demonstrate our commitment to creating a positive and supportive culture. We have appeared in the Inclusive Companies top 100 list and have won a number of awards for our commitment to diversity, including best Students' Union. We also won a Third Sector Excellence Award at the 2018 Investors in People Awards.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to life at Bristol SU. We approach our work with positivity and celebrate our diverse and unique communities. Our people are proud of our values and care about creating diverse and supportive communities that are inclusive of age, disability, gender, identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and experience.
Be yourself, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good.
Key dates:
- Closing date: 3rd August 2026, 9am
- Shortlisting: 7th August 2026
- Interviews: 10th/11th August 2026
Please visit out website to download our Applicant pack for more information before submitting your application.
For general enquiries, please contact [email protected].
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