Work With Us

The Role
This role focuses on supporting and developing society activity within performing arts and media. A large part of the work involves building strong relationships with around 50 student groups, mainly centred on creative outputs such as student media, dance and music. You will work closely with students to help them reach their goals, address any challenges they face, and make sure activities are run in a way that is sustainable, safe and inclusive. The role also sits within a wider team that supports over 450 student groups and delivers major events across the organisation, including SUSU Freshers, Elections, Awards and Varsity.

About You
You will care about volunteer development and the student experience, and enjoy spending time out in the community to build strong, positive relationships with student volunteers. You’ll be comfortable juggling multiple projects and confident in managing and prioritising your own workload. You’ll also bring experience in planning and delivering events, and be confident taking responsibility for health and safety and compliance across student groups. This includes making sure processes are followed, actions are taken when needed, and any issues are escalated promptly and appropriately.

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
• 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, 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 An-Sofie (Societies and Campaigns Manager) via e-mail on a-s.van-rafelghem@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: Wednesday 13 May

Interview Date: Tuesday 26 May

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.  

The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and supportive People Team dedicated to providing a great employee experience for our committed staff team.

As a People Adviser, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, professional HR service across the organisation.

You’ll provide advice and guidance to managers and staff across the full employee lifecycle, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, wellbeing and performance management. Alongside this, you will contribute to the delivery of key People projects and initiatives to further improve what we do for our staff team.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same, offering the chance to make a real impact within a values-driven, student-focused organisation.

About You

• You are an experienced people professional who is passionate about delivering excellent people services and creating a positive, supportive and inclusive working environment.
• You’re experienced in supporting managers and employees with employee relations matters and providing timely, practical advice.
• You bring strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to your work.
• You are highly organised and detail-focused, with experience maintaining HR systems and ensuring data accuracy.

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
• Holiday of 24 days per annum. In addition, there are eight closure holiday days during Easter and Christmas and eight bank holidays.
• Flexible working and hybrid working opportunities
• Development opportunities (mentoring, free LinkedIn Learning, in-house skills sessions)
• Defined contributions pension scheme where we contribute 10%.
• Discounted bus passes (UniLink and Blue Star) and a cycle scheme

To find out more, 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 Margarita Palmer-Stanelik (Head of People) via e-mail at M.Palmer-Stanelik@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 13 May 

Interview Date: 27 May

To know before applying:

Regretfully, SUSU is NOT a sponsoring organisation and is, therefore, not able 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.