Applying

Application deadline: Thu 15 Jan 2026 10:00

Details

 

Looking for a flexible student job? Join our Outreach Team

Could you help students settle to life on campus and make them feel comfortable at BCUSU events? Is being friendly and helpful natural to you? Apply to become a BCUSU Outreach Assistant.

We're looking for enthusiastic and approachable people to engage with students across all BCU campuses, and at BCUSU Reception at Curzon and Seacole.

We are looking to hire at least 1 student from each BCU campus:

• City Centre Campus (Curzon, Millennium Point and Parkside)

• School of Acting (Ruskin Hall, Bournville)

• Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

• School of Art (Margaret St)

• City South Campus (Seacole, Bevan House and Harborne Road)

 

What experience do you need? 

Previous experience in a customer service, or administrative support role, will be ideal as an Outreach Assistant. However, if you can provide examples of having a positive attitude, a willingness to speak with students and good communication skills, it will be key in this role. 

 

What will you need to do? 

• Deliver the outreach function to increase engagement for BCUSU 

• To improve student experience by providing a dynamic and friendly approach to all students

• To promote BCUSU services, activities and events

Download full job description (PDF)

 

Pay 

£12.60 per hour.

 

Hours

Hours per week will vary but will be no more than 20 hours per week. BCUSU hosts events throughout the year and BCUSU Reception is open 9am - 4:30pm every weekday  

 

Interviews

Interviews will be offered from Monday 19th - Friday 23rd January 2026. 

As we are expecting a high number of applicants, we will only be able to inform successful candidates. If you haven't heard back from us by Monday 19th January, it is likely you're application has been unsuccesful. 

 

To apply

Submit an online application using the link below. You must be logged in to access the application form.

Helpful tip: candidates who can most closely demonstrate how they meet person specification on the job description will be successful!

Apply now!

Deadline

This vacancy will close on Thursday 15th January 2026, at 10am

 

Further info

BCUSU is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the application or interview process please get in touch to discuss your needs, by emailing studentunionjobs@bcu.ac.uk