Jobs at the Students’ Union - July 2026

Work for your Students' Union in 2026/27

Your Students' Union is recruiting a team of students into paid roles for the 2026/27 academic year, with 24 jobs available for the eight roles below:

• School Representatives (twelve positions, two per school)
• Student Voice Chair (one position)
• Student Sport Staff (two positions)
• Student Activities and Societies Staff (two positions)
• Student Welfare and Community Staff (one position)
• Student Events Staff (two positions)
• Student Marketing and Communications Staff (two positions)
• Student Reception and Adminstration Staff (four positions)

The Students' Union is going through a period of change. We're currently led by an Interim Chief Executive while the organisation is rebuilt, and we're putting the structures back in place that let students run their own Union properly. That means student representation, student democracy, societies, sport, welfare and events are all being rebuilt from the ground up over the coming year, and the students we recruit into these roles will be doing that work rather than just supporting it. If you want a job where what you do actually shapes the organisation, this is it.

We're looking for students who care about the student experience and want to play an active part in shaping it. Whether your interests lie in academic representation, student democracy, sport, societies, welfare campaigns, events, marketing, or front-of-house work, there's a role for you.

The key things you need to know before applying

You must be a current University of Bradford student for the full 2026/2027 year. These roles are only open to students who are enrolled and studying at the University for the entire 2026/27 academic year (i.e. with an end date on E-Vision of May 2027). If you're graduating in summer 2026 and not returning as a student, or your student status expires before the end of the academic year, you are not eligible.

You need to be available for the full duration of the role. All of these roles run from the start of September 2026 through to the end of the 2026/27 academic year. We need people who can commit to the whole period, not just part of it.

You'll need to be able to work in person. Please assume that these roles will require you to be on campus in Bradford from the start date. We'll confirm the exact arrangements closer to the time, but you should apply on the basis that in-person working is required from day one.

You will be unable to do more than one of these jobs. All of these roles are paid through the University's Careers Service, which applies a hard limit of 15 hours per week across all student employment. You're welcome to apply for more than one role, but in practice the hours mean it's very unlikely you'd be able to hold more than one at a time.

Don't send the same application to every role. The job specifications are all different. A single generic application sent to several roles is easy to spot and won't do you any favours.

Please include the role you are applying for in your email header. To simplify the administration of you application, please detail which role you are applying for in the title of your email.

Please include your UB number in your application. This is to allow the recruitment team to check your student status.

Pay

All paid roles are at the living wage rate of £15.07 per hour (£13.45 plus 12.07% rolled-up holiday pay). Hours are flexible around your academic commitments, and the exact hours you work each week will vary depending on what the Students' Union needs at that point in the year. Work will likely be term time only.

Dates at a glance

If you're shortlisted you'll be contacted by email, so please keep an eye on your university inbox in the week beginning the 17th of August. If you haven't heard from us by the end of the 21st of August, you haven't been shortlisted on this occasion.

School Representatives (twelve positions, two per school)

Pay: £15.07 per hour, including holiday pay

Hours: Approximately 2 to 4 hours per week, although exact hours will vary week to week.

Applications close: Midnight on Wednesday the 12th of August 2026

Shortlisting complete by: End of Friday the 14th of August 2026

Interviews: Thursday the 20th, Friday the 21st, Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th of August 2026

Start date: 1st of September 2026, running to the end of the 2026/27 academic year

We're hiring two School Representatives for each of the University's six academic schools to represent the academic interests of students within their school. You'll represent students on university committees, lead Academic Assemblies, support student survey work, and help build and strengthen the programme representative system for the coming year. Between the twelve representatives, you'll cover the full range of university committee seats that require student representation, including Senate, Council, Court, Learning and Teaching Committee, and more.

Full training is provided and paid before you begin your duties, and you'll have ongoing support throughout the year.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Can confidently advocate for students and represent their academic interests
• Are comfortable speaking in high-level university committees and leading assemblies
• Take student democracy, feedback, and structural representation seriously
• Can commit to being available at reasonable notice when committees and assemblies are scheduled

To apply: Send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages to Sidrah Sultana at student-voice@bradford.ac.uk by midnight on the 12th of August. Your cover letter should explain why you're interested in the role, what you'd bring to student representation, and how you meet the job description and person specification in the role description.

Role Description - School Representatives - you must be logged into your Bradford University account to access this.

Student Voice Chair (one position)

Pay: £15.07 per hour, including holiday pay

Hours: Approximately 2 to 4 hours per week. The exact hours will vary week to week depending on the meeting schedule, and will be higher in the weeks around a Student General Meeting.

Applications close: Midnight on Wednesday the 12th of August 2026

Shortlisting complete by: End of Friday the 21st of August 2026

Interviews: Monday the 24th of August 2026

Start date: 1st of September 2026, running to the end of the 2026/27 academic year

We're hiring a Student Voice Chair to lead our student democracy and make sure every voice on campus is heard. You'll be the student face of our open general meetings, facilitating debate, setting agendas, and helping students hold the Students' Union to account. Given where the Students' Union currently is, this role matters more than it normally would.

This is a paid leadership role working closely with the Interim Chief Executive. You'll receive full training, ongoing supervision, and the support you need to champion student voice on campus.

What you'll be doing:

• Chairing Student General Meetings, keeping discussions focused and making sure meetings run in line with Students' Union values
• Working with students and staff to gather motions, set meeting topics, and prepare background context
• Partnering with the marketing team to promote meetings and make them accessible to all student groups
• Making sure decisions are recorded, following up on actions, and presenting student feedback directly to the Trustee Board

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Are impartial and diplomatic, and can remain neutral, manage debate fairly, and build trust across a diverse student body
• Are a confident facilitator who's comfortable commanding a room, keeping to time, and speaking in public
• Are highly organised, with a knack for planning agendas, reviewing student submissions, and tracking actions
• Care about inclusion and making democratic meetings accessible, welcoming, and representative

To apply: Send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages to Andy Morwood at student-voice@bradford.ac.uk by midnight on the 12th of August. Your cover letter should explain why you're interested in the role, what you'd bring to student democracy, and how you meet the job description and person specification in the role description.

Role Description - Student Voice Chair - you must be logged into your Bradford University account to access this.

Student Sports Staff (two positions)

Pay: £15.07 per hour, including holiday pay

Hours: Approximately between 10 and 15 hours per week. The exact hours will vary week to week depending on the fixture and events calendar.

Applications close: Midnight on Wednesday the 12th of August 2026

Shortlisting complete by: End of Friday the 21st of August 2026

Interviews: Thursday the 27th of August 2026

Start date: 1st of September 2026, running to the end of the 2026/27 academic year

We're hiring Student Sports Staff to support the operational and administrative side of university sport. You'll support BUCS administration, handle fixture scheduling, coordinate kit and equipment, assist the Sports Committee, and provide on-the-ground support at fixtures and events.

Full training is provided and paid before you begin your duties, and you'll have ongoing support throughout the year.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Have strong organisational skills for scheduling and equipment tracking
• Are enthusiastic about university sport and delivering high-quality events
• Take teamwork, reliability, and supporting the sports community seriously
• Can commit to being available at reasonable notice when fixtures and events are scheduled

To apply: Send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages to Iqra Jahangir at ubu@bradford.ac.uk by midnight on the 12th of August. Your cover letter should explain why you're interested in the role, what you'd bring to the sports department, and how you meet the job description and person specification in the role description.

Role Description - Student Sport Staff - you must be logged into your Bradford University account to access this.

Student Activities and Societies Staff (two positions)

Pay: £15.07 per hour, including holiday pay

Hours: Approximately between 10 and 15 hours per week. The exact hours will vary week to week depending on the events and training calendar.

Applications close: Midnight on Wednesday the 12th of August 2026

Shortlisting complete by: End of Friday the 21st of August 2026

Interviews: Friday the 28th of August 2026

Start date: 1st of September 2026, running to the end of the 2026/27 academic year

We're hiring Student Activities and Societies Staff to support the growth and operations of campus student groups. You'll support student societies with event planning, budgets, governance, and the volunteering programme, maintain the activities platform, and proactively help students get involved in campus life.

Full training is provided and paid before you begin your duties, and you'll have ongoing support throughout the year.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Have strong digital and organisational skills to maintain the activities platform
• Are confident handling basic budgets and administration
• Take student engagement, community building, and proper governance seriously
• Can commit to being available at reasonable notice when events and training sessions are scheduled

To apply: Send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages to Michael Allhouse at ubu@bradford.ac.uk by midnight on the 12th of August. Your cover letter should explain why you're interested in the role, what you'd bring to student activities, and how you meet the job description and person specification in the role description.

Role Description - Student Activites and Societies Staff - you must be logged into your Bradford University account to access this.

Student Welfare and Community Staff (one position)

Pay: £15.07 per hour, including holiday pay

Hours: Up to 10 hours per week. The exact hours will vary week to week depending on the campaigns and events calendar.

Applications close: Midnight on Wednesday the 12th of August 2026

Shortlisting complete by: End of Friday the 21st of August 2026

Interviews: Friday the 28th of August 2026

Start date: 1st of September 2026, running to the end of the 2026/27 academic year

We're hiring Student Welfare and Community Staff to help champion student wellbeing and inclusion across campus. You'll signpost students to professional welfare and support services, and plan and deliver welfare and awareness campaigns and community-building events. Please note that this is a signposting and campaigns role, not an advice-giving role.

Full training is provided and paid before you begin your duties, and you'll have ongoing support throughout the year.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Can confidently communicate and signpost peers to professional support networks
• Are creative and organised in planning awareness campaigns and events
• Take student wellbeing, community inclusion, and clear boundaries seriously
• Can commit to being available at reasonable notice when campaigns and events are scheduled

To apply: Send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages to Michael Allhouse at ubu@bradford.ac.uk by midnight on the 12th of August. Your cover letter should explain why you're interested in the role, what you'd bring to student welfare, and how you meet the job description and person specification in the role description.

Role Description - Student Welfare and Community Staff - you must be logged into your Bradford University account to access this.

Student Events Staff (two positions)

Pay: £15.07 per hour, including holiday pay

Hours: Approximately between 10 and 15 hours per week. The exact hours will vary week to week and will be higher around Freshers' Fortnight and other major events.

Applications close: Midnight on Wednesday the 12th of August 2026

Shortlisting complete by: End of Friday the 21st of August 2026

Interviews: Wednesday the 26th of August 2026

Start date: 1st of September 2026, running to the end of the 2026/27 academic year

We're hiring Student Events Staff to bring the campus to life. You'll support the planning and delivery of major Students' Union events, including Freshers' Fortnight, the Refreshers' Fair, the UBIES awards, and cultural celebrations throughout the year.

Full training is provided and paid before you begin your duties, and you'll have ongoing support throughout the year.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Have energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for student life
• Are highly organised and thrive in fast-paced, live event environments
• Take event safety, teamwork, and inclusive celebrations seriously
• Can commit to being available at reasonable notice when major events are scheduled

To apply: Send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages to Adam Tasker at ubu@bradford.ac.uk by midnight on the 12th of August. Your cover letter should explain why you're interested in the role, what you'd bring to student events, and how you meet the job description and person specification in the role description.

Role Description - Student Event Staff - you must be logged into your Bradford University account to access this.

Student Marketing and Communications Staff (two positions)

Pay: £15.07 per hour, including holiday pay

Hours: Approximately between 10 and 15 hours per week. The exact hours will vary week to week depending on activity.

Applications close: Midnight on Wednesday the 12th of August 2026

Shortlisting complete by: End of Friday the 21st of August 2026

Interviews: Wednesday the 26th of August 2026

Start date: 1st of September 2026, running to the end of the 2026/27 academic year

We're hiring Student Marketing and Communications Staff to help tell the story of student life on campus. You'll create social media content, design graphics and promotional materials, film and edit video, and support on-campus promotional activity.

Full training is provided and paid before you begin your duties, and you'll have ongoing support throughout the year.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Have solid skills in digital content creation, video editing, or graphic design
• Are creative and know how to engage a student audience online
• Take brand consistency, deadlines, and high-quality communication seriously
• Can commit to being available at reasonable notice when on-campus activities are scheduled

To apply: Send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages to Adam Tasker at ubu@bradford.ac.uk by midnight on the 12th of August. Your cover letter should explain why you're interested in the role, what you'd bring to marketing and communications, and how you meet the job description and person specification in the role description.

Role Description - Student Marketing and Communications Staff - you must be logged into your Bradford University account to access this.

Student Reception and Administration Staff (four positions)

Pay: £15.07 per hour, including holiday pay

Hours: Approximately between 7-10 hours per week. The exact hours will vary week to week depending on the reception rota.

Applications close: Midnight on Wednesday the 12th of August 2026

Shortlisting complete by: End of Friday the 21st of August 2026

Interviews: Thursday the 27th of August 2026

Start date: 1st of September 2026, running to the end of the 2026/27 academic year

We're hiring Student Reception and Administration Staff to be the welcoming face and operational backbone of the Students' Union. You'll staff the Students' Union reception, handle enquiries, provide administrative support, and help maintain our digital activities and events platforms.

Full training is provided and paid before you begin your duties, and you'll have ongoing support throughout the year.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Have excellent communication skills and a friendly, welcoming approach
• Are highly organised with strong attention to detail for administrative tasks
• Take customer service, reliability, and data accuracy seriously
• Can commit to being available at reasonable notice when reception shifts are scheduled

To apply: Send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages to Iqra Jahangir at ubu@bradford.ac.uk by midnight on the 12th of August. Your cover letter should explain why you're interested in the role, what you'd bring to the reception and administration team, and how you meet the job description and person specification in the role description.

Role Description - Student Reception and Administration Staff - you must be logged into your Bradford University account to access this.

Questions

If you have any questions about any of the roles, please contact ubu@bradford.ac.uk