Student Opportunities Assistant

​We’re looking for a UoB student to join our team with a passion for student opportunities and​who wants to gain invaluable experience in a fast-paced and multifaceted team working on a range of exciting projects. Working in the SU office, you will be immersed in an exciting student-facing team meeting the needs of our wonderful student groups. ​

Working closely with both the Student Services and Development Team, you’ll assist in administering key services effectively and support the general running of yearly schemes.  We’re looking for a confident, proactive, and organised person who can support the SU’s values and is interested in progressing and developing their skills.

Role:  Student Opportunities Assistant

Hours: Required 10 hours/week*, zero-hours contract​

*We can be flexible around University timetables and other commitments

Salary: £10.90 per hour plus holiday pay​

Contract: Fixed Term until Summer 2024

Closing date: Thursday 21 March at 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.

• You’ll have experience in customer service.
• You’ll have good IT skills and be confident using Microsoft Office programmes.
• You’re a natural team player.
• You’re comfortable interacting with a variety of stakeholders.
• You’re enthusiastic about supporting students.

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. No wonder 93% of our employees would recommend Bristol SU as a great place to work!

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: Thursday 21 March 2024
• Shortlisting: Friday 22 March 2024
• Interviews: Thursday 28 March 2024

For general enquiries, please contact us at [email protected] .

Click here to apply

​We’re looking for a UoB student to join our team with a passion for student opportunities and​who wants to gain invaluable experience in a fast-paced and multifaceted team working on a range of exciting projects. Working in the SU office, you will be immersed in an exciting student-facing team meeting the needs of our wonderful student groups. ​

Working closely with both the Student Services and Development Team, you’ll assist in administering key services effectively and support the general running of yearly schemes.  We’re looking for a confident, proactive, and organised person who can support the SU’s values and is interested in progressing and developing their skills.

Role:  Student Opportunities Assistant

Hours: Required 10 hours/week*, zero-hours contract​

*We can be flexible around University timetables and other commitments

Salary: £10.90 per hour plus holiday pay​

Contract: Fixed Term until Summer 2024

Closing date: Thursday 21 March at 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.

• You’ll have experience in customer service.
• You’ll have good IT skills and be confident using Microsoft Office programmes.
• You’re a natural team player.
• You’re comfortable interacting with a variety of stakeholders.
• You’re enthusiastic about supporting students.

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. No wonder 93% of our employees would recommend Bristol SU as a great place to work!

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: Thursday 21 March 2024
• Shortlisting: Friday 22 March 2024
• Interviews: Thursday 28 March 2024

For general enquiries, please contact us at [email protected] .

Click here to apply