Freshers Assistant

Do you love being a part of high-energy, fun events? We are seeking to recruit motivated, proactive individuals to join our team. 

This role will form a vital part of delivering a wide variety of events and activities over the Freshers' period, ranging from the Fairs to club nights, quizzes to crafts and more. It is a fantastic opportunity to welcome new and returning students back to Southampton. 

The Freshers' Assistant role will involve supporting the delivery of a range of events over the 2-week Freshers' period. This will include setting up tables, chairs, and gazebos for events, supporting stallholders with arrival and departure, handing out freebies, meeting and greeting students as they arrive or travel through our events. 

We are looking for confident applicants that can deliver great customer service with an open, friendly, and approachable attitude. Applicants must have strong communication skills and be able to carry out tasks with enthusiasm and commitment.  

There is an element of physical activity required for the majority of shifts available for this role from moving furniture to standing for long periods of time. If you anticipate any difficulties, you are welcome to outline these in your application so there is awareness as part of the recruitment process. 

Shifts will primarily be between 12 September 2026 and 27 September 2026.  

You’ll need to be able to commit to a minimum of 4 shifts across the 2 week period, and 2 shifts over our fair days (14th, 15th, 18th September) and attend an in-person induction at SUSU on 13th May, followed by a virtual briefing on 7th September. 

Apply Now

Interested? Click ‘apply now’ and in your cover letter include answers to these questions:  

1. Help us get to know you - tell us something interesting about yourself?  

2. Have you ever worked at an event?  

3. Tell us about the role and duties you had to do?  

4. Give us an example of where you have had to use your initiative to improve or add value to an outcome – preferably within a delivery or planning situation. 

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact freshers@soton.ac.uk  

Interview date: 28 April 2026
 

Extra Information

This is a temporary role for the Freshers’ period and we can give no guarantee of future work. If you would like to continue working with SUSU at events, look out for any Marketing Support Staff opportunities that become available. Feedback will not be provided if you are not shortlisted for an interview.  

Please note that should a high volume of applications be received, the advert may close early, so please apply as soon as possible. 

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.