Applying

Application deadline: Sun 18 Jan 2026 23:00

Details

This is a 4 month fixed term vacancy, and could be perfect for a recent BCU graduate of courses related to Digital Media, Computing, or User Experience Design.

How will this role work? 

This role has been created to focus on specific project work for BCUSU. You will be tasked to make significant developments to our Students' Union pub website (eagleandball.co.uk). Using designed work and plans from our Website Developer and Graphic Designer, you will implement changes while giving your own input and making your own changes. 

 

What experience do I need? 

Any experience in web design, information architecture, user experiene or digital content design will be essential. 

 

Why should I apply? 

This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a website development role, you'll gain experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a Marketing & Communications Team, and working with a Project Manager and key stakeholders to successfully complete a project. This would be a fantastic development role for a recent graduate. 

 

Who are we looking for? 

We’re looking for a someone that has: 

• Experience working in a web-based role, or on project that has involved web development
• Experience of web development software packages (e.g. Wordpress, HTML, CSS, and Java Script)
• The ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
• Great compueter literacy (using Figma and Microsoft Office software)

Download full job description (PDF)

Salary 

£25,216 - £27,363 (Grade 6)

 

Hours

35 hours per week  

 

Deadline

Sunday 18th January, at 23:00pm. Please submit your application before this deadline. Late applications will not be considered. 

 

To apply

To apply, send your CV and cover letter to studentunionjobs@bcu.ac.uk. 

Helpful tip: candidates will be shortlisted based on how they meet shortlisting criteria on the job description.

Apply now!

 

Interview

Interviews will be offered for Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd January 2026

 

Why work for BCUSU?

Staff members have a number of benefits:

• Agile Working Policy, including:

• Flexi-time - approach which allows employees to chose their start and finish times across the working week
• Time off in lieu (TOIL) - prearranged overtime which can be taken back
• Working from home (WFH) - up to 1 day working from home per week
• Remote working - work up to 1 week from a remote location
• Dynamic workspaces - work in other BCU campus locations

• Generous Holidays with Long Service increments (32 days plus 8 Bank Holidays paid annual leave pro-rata) 
• Optional Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme (eligible for joining after completion of probation period)
• Additional day holiday for Wedding day and Graduation day
• Maternity, Paternity, Adoption pay and leave (statutory entitlement)
• Health Care Cash Plan - money back on everyday health care such as dental, optical and physio costs, and additional benefits like remote GP appointments, mental health support, exclusive discounts on high street purchases and more.
• Volunteering – take one day volunteering and BCUSU will match it with another day for you to volunteer
• Paid Compassionate Leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Access to student discount platforms 
• BCU Library membership
• Staff socials – subsidised events usually Summer and/or Christmas

 

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