Welcome Assistant

We are looking for an organised, friendly, and proactive student to join our Events and Spaces team as we prepare for Welcome Week at Bristol SU. This is a really busy time for the team and we’re looking for someone who can jump in and support us in preparations for our busy events series.

We are offering 14 days of work as a Welcome Assistant, after which point you have the option to stay on in our team of Events and Spaces student staff - working flexibly to deliver our events programme across the year.

What’s the job?

Hours: Working pattern for initial 14 days’ work (outlined in applicant pack). You will be expected to work some evenings and weekends. You will then have the option to remain as part of our zero hours team after this period.

Salary: £12 per hour plus holiday pay

Contract: Fixed term until 13 September 2024 / Fixed term until Summer 2025

Closing date: Thursday 18 July 2024, 5pm

Who are we?

Part business, part charity, part membership body – Bristol SU is a seriously fun place to work. Our professional staff do something extraordinary every day: we support student leaders to give people a voice in their education, help people get the most out of their student experience and help people make the change they want in the world. We have over 26,000 members, 400 clubs and societies, a diverse range of professional services, and an innovative strategy that will help to create an inclusive and supportive University community.

What will you bring?

• You’ll have experience in delivering great customer service, in person, via phone, and via email.
• You’ll be able to work independently and efficiently to support a busy team with a variety of events administration tasks.
• You know how to problem solve, think creatively, and work with good attention to detail.
• You’re a skilled communicator; with colleagues, students, and the public.

Why apply?

Because you’re excited to make a difference!

We are a Living Wage accredited organisation. We offer the flexibility for work-study balance. What’s more, you will get 20 days of paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro-rata depending on your hours worked. You are eligible to opt-in to our contributory pension scheme. Working at Bristol SU will give you access to a range of opportunities including the chance to shadow members of staff to learn more about what they do as well as excellent training and development opportunities to help you pursue your chosen career.

We are proud to have been recognised through numerous accreditations and awards that demonstrate our commitment to creating a positive and supportive culture. We have appeared in the Inclusive Companies top 100 list and have won a number of awards for our commitment to diversity, including best Students' Union. We also won a Third Sector Excellence Award at the 2018 Investors in People Awards. No wonder 93% of our employees would recommend Bristol SU as a great place to work!

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to life at Bristol SU. We approach our work with positivity and celebrate our diverse and unique communities. Our people are proud of our values and care about creating diverse and supportive communities that are inclusive of age, disability, gender, identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and experience.

Be yourself, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good.

Key dates

Closing Date: Thursday 18 July at 17:00

Shortlisting: Friday 19 July

First Stage Interviews: Thursday 25 July

Start Date for successful candidate: Tuesday 27 August