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.

current vacancies

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: Friday 26th June 2013
for further useful information see above

Information Officer

35 Hours per week x 36 weeks

Salary: £11,747 per annum (pro-rata to £17,014)

The Students' Union is seeking to employ an enthuasic Information Officer to assist in the Administration Department being the first point of information for students. The succuessful candidate with be dealing with problems that may arise on the reseption desk. For more information on this role, take a look at the job description below.

Job Description

Application Form

Closing date: Friday 5th July 2013

Governance Officer

35 Hours per week x 36 weeks per year

Salary: £11,747 (pro-rata to £17,014)

We are looking for a Governance Officer to work with the Trustee Board, committee chairs and union officers to collate and distribute relevant papers for and agendas at least 7 days before general meetings and trustee board meetings. The successful candidate will work closely with the democratic procedures of the union and will manage the admistration of the Student Representative Forum. For more information on the role, take a look at the job description below.

Job Description

Application Form

Closing date: Friday 5th July 2013

Technical Events & Services Manager

35 Hours per week x 52 weeks per year

Salary: £19,606 - £20,172

We are looking for an experienced Technical Events and Services manager to work with the Entertainments Department, maintaining audio visual equipment and being responsible for setting up and putting away equipment. We are looking for someone with good IT skills and a grasp of Health and Safety regulations to fill this role. For more information on the role, take a look at the job description below.

Job Description

Application Form

Closing Date: Friday 5th July 2013

Sports Co-ordinator

25 Hours per week x 32 weeks per year

Salary: £8,120 (pro-rata to £18,523)

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sports Co-ordinator to join our Student Activities and Development team. The role entails working with team captains and club presidents, inducting them and helping to promote and increase membership. You will be responisble for keeping the Sports Federation databases up to date and directing NUS national fundraising campaigns within the union. For more information on the role, take a look at the job description below.

Job Description

Application Form

Closing Date: Friday 5th July 2013

Senior Shift Leader (Front-of-House)

35 hours per week x 32 weeks per year

Salaries: (Pro-rata to £13,486pa)

We are looking for one full time and two part time Senior Shift Leaders working with the Front Of House team in our fast-paced restaurant, Frango's. The role requires ensuring that excellent customer service is given throughout the venue, assisting in relevant stock control and managing bookings at busy periods. Responsibilities include managing the staff rota for all Front of House staff, supervising student staff and opening and closing the venue. For more information, take a look at the job descripion below.

Job Description

Application Form

Closing Date: Friday 5th July

Senior Shift Leader (Catering)

1 Full-Time post (35 hours per week x 52 weeks per year) and 1 Part-Time post (35 hours x 30 weeks per year)

Salaries: (Pro-rata to £13,486pa)

We are looking for a Senior Shift Leader to work within our catering operation. The role includes ensuring that excellent customer service is being given, working with the chefs and kitchen staff to ensure financial targets are met and organising the daily kitchen operations. You will be responsible for the management of student staff including performance reviews and day to day supervising. A keen interest in customer profiling and innovation to meet and exceed visitor expectation is needed. For more information, take a look at the job description below.

Job Description

Application Form

Closing Date: Friday 5th July

Senior Shift Leader (Venues)

2 Full-Time posts (35 hours per week x 52 weeks per year) and 3 Part-Time posts (35 hours per week x 30 weeks per year)

Salaries: (Pro-rata to £13,486pa)

We are looking for a Senior Shift Leader to work within our venues department. The role includes opening and setting up the venue before operation and closing down, cashing up and performing end of day reconciliation afterwards. This role requires you to work with the Entertainments Manager and Deputy Venues Manager for event planning and marketing. The successful candidate will be able to work in a team and be able to deal with problems as they arise. For more information, take a look at the job description below.

Job Description

Application Form

Closing Date: Friday 5th July 2013

paid graduate internships

Engagement and Impact Co-ordinator Job Description

Volunteer Co-ordinator Job Description

Application Form

Closing Date:  Sunday, 16^rd June 2013
Interviews:  Week beginning 24^th June 2013

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
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