Work With Us
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.
Please take a look at our current core and support staff opportunities below.
We look forwards to hearing from you
Sonia Cottrell
Acting Chief Executive
Oliver Murray
Union President

Current Opportunities
Core Roles
These are full time and part time opportunities.
Role | Closing Date | |
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Digital Coordinator | 15/08/2022 09:00 | View role |
Facilities Assistant | 17/08/2022 09:00 | View role |
Head Venue Technician | 17/08/2022 09:00 | View role |
Catering Supervisor | 21/08/2022 23:59 | View role |
Venues Manager | 21/08/2022 23:59 | View role |
Chief Executive Officer | 23/08/2022 13:00 | View role |
People Development and Engagement Adviser | 11/09/2022 23:59 | View role |
Support Roles
These are flexible opportunities including fixed term and flexi-hour contracts.
Role | Closing Date | |
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Safety Bus Driver | 21/08/2022 23:59 | View role |
Social Enterprise Staff | 31/08/2022 13:00 | View role |
Technical Crew | 31/08/2022 18:00 | View role |
Freshers' Assistant | 09/09/2022 09:00 | View role |
Why work for SUSU
SUSU is a friendly and rewarding place to work. Working here will give you a rare opportunity to engage with a vibrant, innovative and developing organisation. We are keen to develop our team and equip them with the skills to grow in their roles and beyond.
We offer great perks and benefits, which include:
- Minimum of 34 days of holiday every year (including bank holidays and closure days).
- Flexible and hybrid working to support a good work-life balance.
- Pension Scheme with 10% company contribution.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to benefits provided by the University of Southampton including campus parking, dental scheme, and Sport and Wellbeing membership.
- In-house training and development programme.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning.
- View our full benefits package here: Benefits at SUSU.

About SUSU
Find out more about our history, commitment to sustainability, governance, memberships, and what we're all about!
Find out moreStrategy and Vision
Our vision for the future is that every student loves their time at Southampton. Read more about our core values, and our mission.
Find out more
Staff 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.
Find out moreOther Opportunities for Students
If you are a University of Southampton student, there are a range of short-term paid placement opportunities available through the UoS Internship Programme. More information can be found here: Uos Internships.