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Dear Applicant,

We are delighted that you’re interested in working with us and becoming part of our story.

The University of Southampton Students’ Union (SUSU) is one of the leading students’ unions in the country. We represent Southampton’s 23,000 students, helping them make their voices heard locally and nationally on issues like housing, fees, and much more.

We employ 70 full-time staff and up to 250 student staff throughout the year.

SUSU is an equal opportunities employer that values a diverse workforce and we want to reflect the student body that we represent. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and are keen to receive applications from every community.

Please take a look at our current core and support staff opportunities below.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sonia Cottrell
Chief Executive

Emma Brown
Union President

Core Roles

Deputy Catering Manager
Closing Date: 09/12/2025 09:00
This role is internally known as Deputy Venues Manager (Food).

If you are passionate about food and keen to deliver a high-quality and cost-effective options to attract customers from a 25,000-student base on campus, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Deputy Venues Manager (Food) to oversee the day-to-day running and termly planning for our food outlets. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that our catering services deliver consistently high-quality food, excellent customer service, and a welcoming experience for our diverse student community.

Reporting to the Venues Manager, you will lead a dedicated team including the Catering Supervisor, Catering Assistants, and student staff. You will be responsible for operational management, food safety, and financial oversight, while helping to shape the catering offer in line with students’ needs and trends.

This is a hands-on role, where you’ll balance managing people and processes working with the management team and working closely alongside the team on the ground.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

Able to demonstrate catering, hospitality or food & beverage experience at a supervisory or managerial level (outlet-level profit and loss monitoring experience would be a plus).

Confident in leading and motivating a team.

Knowledgeable about food safety, hygiene, and relevant legislation, ensuring cleanliness of all catering areas are maintained and Food Safety adhered to at all times

Strong at communication and collaboration, with good IT skills and experience using online ordering systems

Knowledgeable in stock management

Organised, adaptable, and able to work well in a fast-paced, student-focused environment.

About Us

We are the University of Southampton Students' Union (SUSU) – independent from the University and run by students, for students. Our vision is simple:  SUSU is here to enrich the life of every student. We are a workplace that’s buzzing with life, ideas, and opportunities – where your work directly shapes the student experience.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

Salary of £27,012 to £29,049 per annum (£14.80 to £15.92 per hour)

Generous paid holiday - 24 days per year, plus eight closure days (around Easter, August and Christmas) on top of eight bank holidays (and an opportunity to purchase up to an additional week of holiday).

Great pension – we contribute 10% into your defined contributions pension scheme.

Travel perks – discounted UniLink and Blue Star bus passes, a Cycle-to-Work scheme.

To find out more about SUSU and our benefits, visit our website here.

Apply Now

You can easily apply using your CV and covering letter by clicking on 'Apply Now'.

If you have any question about the role before applying, please contact Venues Manager, Frankie Puchades by emailing f.puchades@soton.ac.uk

Closing date: 9 December 2025

Interview date: 16 December 2025

To know before applying:

Regretfully, SUSU is not a sponsoring organisation and is therefore unable to sponsor you for a visa if you require one (such as Tier 2) to work in the UK.

Please note feedback will not be provided if you are not shortlisted for interview.

SUSU is an equal opportunities employer that values a diverse workforce and we want to reflect the student body that we represent. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and will ensure that our recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.

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Academic and Engagement (Representation) Coordinator
Closing Date: 17/12/2025 12:00
This role is know internally as Representation Coordinator.

The Role
As a Representation Coordinator at SUSU, you'll be part of a fast-paced, expert team working together to deliver our Representation offer. You'll coordinate and assist in the effective operation of the Representation team by encouraging and supporting our Student Officers, Academic Representatives, and subject based societies. You will maintain and develop the Academic Representation structure, and maintain the transparency and integrity of the democratic structures of SUSU. You'll work to strengthen the student voice and identify issues that SUSU can take forward on behalf of SUSU.

About You
Whilst not essential, it's desirable that you hold demonstrable knowledge and understanding of University academic structure and processes in the Higher Education sector, and have experience in the specialist area of work - Student Representation. It's essential that you have experience in project development and management, delivery of training, and have excellent office administration skills, and you must be able to work in a student-lead environment of elected officers. You can find the full Person Specification within the Role Profile attached.

About Us

We are the University of Southampton Students' Union (SUSU) – independent from the University and run by students, for students. Our vision is simple:  SUSU is here to enrich the life of every student. We are a workplace that’s buzzing with life, ideas, and opportunities – where your work directly shapes the student experience.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

Salary of £27,012 to £29,049 per annum

Generous paid holiday - 24 days per year, plus eight closure days (around Easter, August and Christmas) on top of eight bank holidays (and an opportunity to purchase up to an additional week of holiday).

Great pension – we contribute 10% into your defined contributions pension scheme.

Travel perks – discounted UniLink and Blue Star bus passes, a Cycle-to-Work scheme.

To find out more about SUSU and our benefits, visit our website here.

Apply Now

You can easily apply using your CV and covering letter by clicking on 'Apply Now'.

For further information prior to submitting your application, please contact Joshua Smith by emailing Joshua.smith@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 12pm, 17 December 2025

Interview Date: 8 January 2026

Please note feedback will not be provided if you are not shortlisted for interview.  

SUSU is an equal opportunities employer that values a diverse workforce and we want to reflect the student body that we represent. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and will ensure that our recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.

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Support Roles

No Current Support Roles Avalible

VOLUNTEER ROLES

External Trustee

Closing Date: 28/11/2025

The Role

SUSU (the University of Southampton Students’ Union) is looking for an External Trustee to join our Board of Trustees. Along with the 4 elected Student Trustees and 4 Sabbatical Trustees, our 4 External Trustees form a key part of our governance. You will oversee and support the work of the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team at SUSU, ensuring the organisation fulfils its charitable objectives and mission.

About Us

Find out more about our history, commitment to sustainability, governance, memberships, and what we’re all about!

Benefits

Take a look at the full range of benefits you can enjoy when you join our team, including holidays, pension information, flexible working and discounts.

Get to Know Our Teams

Find our more about the SUSU structure and the teams that make it a great place to work!

STAFF TESTIMONIALS

Everyone at SUSU is super friendly and welcoming and they are always willing to help you learn something new

SUSU attracts volunteers and staff who genuinely care about what they do, and working here feels like a joy and a privilege because of that

SUSU is a really supportive and genuinely great place to work. No day is the same, but each day is as fun as the last!

No day is the same, I meet different people every day, host different events with some of the most passionate and friendly people in the world!

I've never worked for an organisation that cares so deeply as SUSU does. The teams are so passionate about their work and it makes for such a unique workplace.