permanent jobs at the students' union

We're proud to be recognised as one of the best Students' Unions in the UK and the first to be awarded the prestigious Investors in People Gold standard.

Our mission as an organisation is really simple; to help make sure that our 11,000 student members love their time at the University of Essex. Find out you how we achieve this by watching the super-short video opposite.

We currently have a team of more than 50 dynamic and passionate permanent staff, but are always looking for new, talented people to join us on our adventure.

All of our job vacancies are listed on this page and you can find out more about each of these by emailing us at sujobs@essex.ac.uk. 

Please also take a look around this website to find out more about our work - we'd love to know what you think.

how to apply

To apply for any of our permanent jobs, please download and complete our application form.

As an organisation that prides itself on being environmentally aware, we strongly encourage all applicants to send us your completed application by email to: sujobs@essex.ac.uk

If for any reason you are unable to do this, we still welcome your application by post to this address: Students' Union HR Office, University of Essex Students' Union, Wivenhoe Park, Essex CO4 3SQ

If you'd like any assistance in completing your application, or would like to have an informal chat about any of our vacancies, please contact the HR Team by emailing sujobs@essex.ac.uk and we'll be happy to help.

Further useful information:
Guidelines on completing our Application Form
Information about the Students' Union
Terms & Conditions of Employment
Campus Map

Chair of Audit & Risk Committee/External Trustee

Based in Colchester (Non-remunerated - expenses paid)

The Students' Union is looking to bring specialist knowledge and experience onto its Board to work alongside elected Student Officers and existing External Trustees to direct the affairs of this £6 million turnover operation.   We are looking for a combination of skills including experience in strategic development, legal and Audit and Risk.   Understanding the not-for-profit sector would be an advantage.

Job Description

Application Form

Guidelines on completing our Application Form

Closing date: Sunday 9th June 2013
for further useful information see above