Communications & Engagement Assistant
Communications & Engagement Assistant
Communications & Engagement Assistant Accountable to: Communications Coordinator
Location: Headington Campus, with occasional work on other campusesEligibility:You must be currently enrolled as a student at Oxford Brookes University at the time of holding the post and have the right to work in the UK.Rate of pay:£12.21 p/hour + accrued holiday payHours: Zero hours contract (Shifts will be on ad hoc basis throughout the academic year in line with the needs of the organisation).About the role:
The Communications Team are recruiting Comms & Engagement Assistants to support us with the delivery of Union activity. Brookes Union is a seriously fun place to work and you’ll be working on activities including our Union Elections, Stress Less, ReFreshers and one of the biggest weeks of the year - Freshers!
Benefits:
- A flexible, 0-hour contract that fits around your studies.
- Full training provided.
- Meet and network with other students.
- The chance to make a real impact on our student community.
- Get insight into how SUs are run.
Testimonials - Don’t just take our word for it…
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“Working with the student union as student staff has given me a real connection to the University community - it is the most enjoyable workplace I've been a part of”. Communications & Engagement Assistant Student Staff
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“I really appreciate this job… I’ve loved it!” Communications & Engagement Assistant Student Staff
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“I just wanted to say a big thank you for everything over the past two years! I’ve learned so much and really appreciated how supportive, kind, and encouraging you’ve always been”. Communications & Engagement Assistant Student Staff
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“Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity, I enjoyed working with you all”. Communications & Engagement Assistant Student Staff
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“The supportive atmosphere has encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone and take on new challenges, which in turn has boosted my confidence and self-esteem, as seen in my studies”. Communications & Engagement Assistant Student Staff
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“Working as student staff provided me with a supportive environment, where I could balance my academic commitments with part-time work seamlessly”.
Main responsibilities:
- Act as a representative of the Students’ Union and be an advocate for Brookes Union, positively promoting the work we do and the range of opportunities available to students.
- Supporting the delivery of Union activity across Brookes campuses - this may include set-up and breakdowns and being the first point of contact; answering queries and signposting.
- Distributing promotional materials, such as leaflets, posters and vinyls in designated locations.
- Actively engage with students to ensure high levels of participation in Union activity through face-to face interaction.
- Collecting student feedback and insights.
- General administrative support to staff as necessary to achieve objectives.
- Various other ad hoc tasks as and when required to support SU activities.
- Minimise environmental impact by attending to your duties in a resource efficient manner, and actively support the delivery of the SU’s Environmental Policy in the performance of your role.
If you are interested in this position and would like any further information or have questions please do not hesitate to email su@brookes.ac.uk
To apply for this position please fill out the Application Form and press send! Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. If you need reasonable adjustments to be made during the application or interview process, please let us know when you apply or contact us by email su@brookes.ac.uk
Applications close on Sunday 16th August at 11:59pm (BST). We anticipate that interviews will be held week commencing 31st August 2026.