The Students’ Union Activities team are looking for Administrators to support Arts Community, Societies, Fundraising and Volunteering teams. This role involves administration for these different areas of the SU activities team.

Administrators will work closely with the SU Activities Team in the SU office located in The Edge. The role may involve all or some of the following:

• Making bookings in The Edge for student groups and individuals and dealing with access needs.
• Managing student group equipment hire and storage, liaising with Facilities as required.
• Reviewing and approving student group event planners, including risk assessments, external speakers and finance forms.
• Website administration such as creating online products and setting up event pages.
• Managing shared inboxes and communicating effectively with the SU Activities Team.
• Attending and taking minutes at Activities meeting and forums.
• Supporting with the set up and running of various events and activities.
• Assisting with day trip bookings, leading day trips and trip administration.
• Dealing with general enquiries in the office.

This position would be ideal for anyone looking for some casual work on campus, with an interest in the student experience. The role is offered mainly on campus Monday-Friday, with various shifts available (this may include occasional evening and weekend work to support events).

Criteria

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter most:

• Flexible and positive can-do approach
• Ability to get things done in a busy environment and/or under pressure
• A strong sense of good customer service
• Available weekdays between 09:00 – 17:00 (and occasional weekends/evenings)

Essential behavioural competencies

• Good customer service
• Proactive and motivated
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to form and maintain effective working relationships

Skills and experience

• Administration experience
• Knowledge of the SU activities area.
• Interest in, or enthusiasm for, The SU and the student experience

If you would like to apply for the role, complete the Casual Activities Administrator 2026-27 Application Form

Application deadline: Sunday 26 July 2026, midnight

Salary: £13.65 per hour plus holiday pay

Hours: a minimum of 4 hours per week. Weekday shifts available between 9am – 5pm, though occasional evening and weekend shifts may be offered.

Location: Activities Office, The Edge (on campus)

Type of work: Administration