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Opportunities Assistant - Student Staff

Listed by Strathclyde Students' Union

Applying

Rate

£13.00

Hours

8 hours per week will be worked during office hours Monday-Friday 9-5 and will be based in level 8 office in Strath Union

Interview

Fri 20 Mar 2026

Job Duration

This role is currently contracted until 29th May 26 but there is potential for this to be extended to next year.

Details

The Student Engagement Department at Strath Union is recruiting for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Opportunities Assistant with strong admin skills and an interest in supporting student societies and volunteers at Strathclyde.

Main Activities & Responsibilities

• Provide admin and project support within the Opportunities Team for societies, volunteering and Jobshop

• Primarily support societies staff with daily admin tasks which will include but is not limited to

o Inbox management

o Website Support

o Room and equipment bookings

o Societies Executive Committee support

• Extra duties when required, for example event support.

• Dealing with and signposting enquiries via email and in person

• Assist with collating Newsletter content

• Database management

Hours

• 8 hours per week minimum contract flexible from Monday-Friday

• Contract ends 29th May 2026 but with potential for extension

Salary

• Salary £13ph

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience of working as part of a team

• Ability to work independently and using initiative

• Commitment to equal opportunities

• A positive, student-centred approach

• Experience using databases and spreadsheets

Desirable

• Understanding of societies within Strath Union

• Experience Experience updating web content

Application Procedure
Please apply via Deputy This link will open in a new tabby uploding your CV and Cover Letter by 23:59 on Sunday 15th March. Your Cover Letter should be no more than 500 words and should include

• What attracts you to this particular role and why you are interested in working at Strath Union

• What skills, knowledge and experience you will bring to the role

Interviews will take place on Friday 20th March 2026

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Lisa Brennan via lThis link will open in a new tabisa.brennan@strath.ac.ukThis link will open in a new tab

All applicants are encouraged to look at the resources provided by the Careers Service to help you structure your CV and cover letter: https://www.strath.ac.uk/professionalservices/careers/studgrad/apply/cvsandcoverletters/This link will open in a new tab