Need some part-time work? Why not work for your SU and have fun whilst you earn?
Throughout the year we offer lots of roles in our outlets and departments. By working for BSU, you'll gain great skills and experience for your CV as well as make new friends.
Our jobs are mainly based on campus so can fit around your timetable.
You are welcome to apply for more than one of the opportunities, but need to complete a seperate application for each role you are interested in.
If you have any questions regarding the Union or the role, or there are any adjustments we can make to any stage of our recruitment process which would assist you in submitting the best application that you can, please do get in touch. You can email us at BSUHumanResources@brighton.ac.uk and we will respond to you as soon as we can.
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BSU is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.
Working for BSU you'll get:
- Tons of skills development opportunities
- Work schedule to fit around your studies
- Generous holiday allowance
- Travel loan scheme
- And lots of support along the way
Be part of our BSU community!
"Working at The Venue is really fun and I have learned a lot."
- Hannah Robinson, Llb (Hons) Law with Criminology
"I found it really easy to settle in and get going, the induction was also really good."
- Joe Southan, BA (Hons) Sport Journalism
Want to find out more? Read our helpful FAQs below about what it's like to work as one of our student staff.
We take the privacy of your personal information very seriously. Find out all about how we manage your data in our Employee Data Privacy Statement click here
FAQs
What jobs do you offer students?
We provide job opportunities across all our different departments, so you can work in our shops and bars as well as gain experience in some of our internal departments such as marketing and finance.
How much do you pay?
We pay a minimum of £10.42 per hour, plus holiday pay if you work for more than a term at a time.
How often can I work?
You can work a maximum of 16 hours per week during term time - this ensures your part-time work does not impact on your studies.
How can I apply?
Check out the jobs we have available here - if you're interested, complete an application form and we'll get back to you. Remember we only keep applications forms for 6 months due to data protection, so if you might need to complete a new application even if you've previously applied to work for us.
I'm here on a student working visa - can I work for you?
Yes - depending on the terms of your visa. We'll need to see a copy of your passport and visa, so we can check. Your visa must be valid for at least 3 months from the date of your employment. You can find more information on the Government's Visa and Immigration webpages.
Do I need to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK?
Yes - all UK employers must check the eligibility of their employees. We will need to see a copy of your passport or birth certificate. If you are from outside either the EEA (European Economic Area) or Switzerland, we will need to see a copy of your current visa. All visas and passports must be valid for at least 3 months at the date we employ you, unless you are a British passport holder, in which case an expired passport is permitted. You can find out more on the Government's Right to Work webpages.
Do you employ non-students?
Our student staff roles are only available to current University of Brighton students. We have established staff positions available, which you can find on our careers page here.