Jobs

 

We aim to create an awesome experience for our members, and we need your help to do it. If you are the sort of person that thrives in thinking creatively, is passionate and ambitious, we want applications from you. 

Are you seeking a workplace where innovation meets impact, and your creativity finds its home? Look no further! Here at Suffolk SU, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic environment where every day brings fresh challenges and exciting opportunities. Rooted in our mission to improve the student experience, we are driven, passionate, and always ready to embrace new talents.

So, if you're ready to embark on a fulfilling journey, where your skills find purpose and your ambitions find direction, we invite you to explore our current vacancies. Join us, and let's create something extraordinary together!

Should anyone need an informal chat about the positions advertised, please contact Human Resources at su.hr@uos.ac.uk.

Current opportunities

Student Voice Co-ordinator

The Student Voice Co-ordinator will be a key role in enabling us to deliver and support our high quality student voice activity including academic representation, democratic activity, and work of elected student leaders.

Location: SU Office, Ipswich Campus

Pay: £24,232 - £26,095 per year

Hours: 35 hours per week, full time

Reporting to: Head of Engagement 

Key accountabilities

1. Under the direction and support of the Head of Engagement, deliver and support the Students’ Union’s high quality student voice activity including academic representation, democratic activity, and work of elected student leaders.
2. Facilitate the running of democratic and student leadership-based meetings of the Union including but not limited to Student Council, Course Rep Forum, and Student Officer Committee.
3. Deliver necessary training and support activity for student leaders, representatives, and members including the systems developed to reward and recognise their efforts.

Read the full job description and person specification

Download the application form: UOSSU application form (pdf) UOSSU application (doc)

Applications close at 12noon, on Wednesday 15 January 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 27 January 2025.

To apply for this role please submit your CV and application form by email to l.westgarth@uos.ac.uk. For an informal chat about the role, email Lindsay Westgarth, Head of Engagement at the email above.

 

WHY SHOULD i WORK FOR THE university of suffolk students' union?

Career Staff

• Competitive pension schemes with employer contributions

• Generous holiday entitlement with additional time off at Christmas

• Flexible/ hybrid working arrangements

• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities

• Free eyecare tests 

Student staff

• Fun, flexible work that fits around your course and life 

• Opportunities to develop your CV and further your experience 

• Awards given to the best of our student staff who embody our values at our annual Student Awards ceremony in the summer