CARDIFF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION

We are looking for applicants across all schools and all modes of study (including undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research students).

This role requires students to be studying on campus this semester (at any of the university buildings), but hours are flexible around other commitments. No experience with Student Voice processes is required for this role.

Applicants must be able to take initiative and have the ability to work to clear deadlines. 

Applicants are asked to include their school and year of study in their application.

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Summary of duties

Before the concert begins:
- Meet and greet audience members.
- From the list of pre-booked ticket holders, tick off names / scan tickets as they enter the hall. Pass this information on to the School of Music member of staff present.
- Hand our concert programmes and provide information about the performance.
- Guide audience into the concert hall and ensure seats are occupied without being moved.
- Once audience is seated, liaise with the Back of House to let them know the performance can begin. 

During the concert:
- One member of the Front of House team to sit in the hall to ensure the smooth running of the performance and be placed ready to escort the audience out of the building should an emergency occur.

After the concert:
- Thank audience members for attending and hand out flyers/promotional material for upcoming concerts if applicable.
- One member of the Front of House team will stand at the stage door to prevent audience members from accessing the backstage area.
- Once the hall has been vacated, Front of House staff will ensure seats are tidy and in place. 

Admin:
- There may be occasions where you will be required to carry out light admin duties to support the running of these performances, e.g. photocopying, printing, taking photos for record purposes.

Backstage

Before the concert begins:
- The person working backstage will provide effective liaison with the artist and facilitate the artist(s) access from the Green Room (G.04) to the stage.
- The team member working backstage will make themselves known to the performer(s).
- 5 and 2 minutes before the scheduled start of the performance the team member will inform the artist(s) of the time.
- 1 minute prior to the performance’s scheduled start time, the artist(s) will be brought to the stage door and will open the door to usher that artist(s) into the concert when the appropriate message is received from Front of House.
- Once the performance has begun, the team member will stay at the stage door until the end of the performance.
 
After the performance:
- A member of the Front of House team will position themselves at the auditorium side of the stage door to prevent backstage access by audience members.
- The backstage team member will escort the artist(s) to G.04.

Mae Ysgol Cerddoriaeth Prifysgol Caerdydd am benodi staff Blaen Tŷ (achlysurol) i ddarparu gwasanaeth Blaen Tŷ effeithlon ac effeithiol ar gyfer ei chyfres o gyngherddau a pherfformiadau.
 
Crynodeb o ddyletswyddau

Cyn i'r cyngerdd ddechrau:
- Cyfarfod a chyfarch aelodau'r gynulleidfa.
- O'r rhestr o ddeiliaid tocynnau a archebwyd ymlaen llaw, ticio enwau / sganio tocynnau wrth iddynt ddod i mewn i'r neuadd.

- Pasio’r wybodaeth ymlaen i aelod o staff yr Ysgol Cerddoriaeth sy'n bresennol.
- Rhannu rhaglenni a gwybodaeth am y perfformiad.
- Tywys y gynulleidfa i mewn i'r neuadd gyngerdd a sicrhau bod seddau'n cael eu defnyddio heb gael eu symud.
- Unwaith y bydd y gynulleidfa yn eistedd, cysylltwch â Chefn y Tŷ i roi gwybod iddynt y gall y perfformiad ddechrau.
 
Yn ystod y cyngerdd:
- Dau aelod o'r tîm Blaen Tŷ i eistedd yn y neuadd i sicrhau rhediad esmwyth y perfformiad a'u gosod yn barod i hebrwng y gynulleidfa allan o'r adeilad pe byddai argyfwng.
 
Ar ôl y cyngerdd:
- Diolch i aelodau'r gynulleidfa am fynychu a dosbarthu taflenni/deunyddiau hyrwyddo ar gyfer cyngherddau sydd i ddod os yn berthnasol.
- Bydd un aelod o’r tîm Blaen Tŷ yn sefyll wrth ddrws y llwyfan i atal aelodau’r gynulleidfa rhag mynd i’r rhan gefn llwyfan.
-Unwaith y bydd y neuadd wedi'i gwagio, bydd staff Blaen y Tŷ yn sicrhau bod y seddau'n daclus ac yn eu lle.

Gweinyddol:

- Efallai y bydd achlysuron pan fydd angen i chi gyflawni dyletswyddau gweinyddol ysgafn I gefnogi rhedeg y perfformiadau hyn, e.e. llungopïo, argraffu, tynnu lluniau at ddibenion recordio.

Cefn llwyfan

Cyn i'r cyngerdd ddechrau:
- Bydd y person sy'n gweithio cefn llwyfan yn darparu cyswllt effeithiol gyda'r artist ac yn hwyluso mynediad yr artist(iaid) o'r Ystafell Werdd (G.04) i'r llwyfan.
- Bydd yr aelod tîm cefn llwyfan yn gwneud ei hun yn hysbys i'r perfformiwr(wyr).
- 5 a 2 funud cyn dechrau'r perfformiad bydd rhaid hysbysu'r artist(iaid) o'r amser.
- 1 funud cyn amser dechrau’r perfformiad a drefnwyd, bydd yr artist(iaid) yn cael ei gludo at ddrws y llwyfan ac yn agor y drws i dywys yr artist(iaid) hwnnw i’r cyngerdd pan ddaw’r neges briodol i law o Flaen y Tŷ.
- Unwaith y bydd y perfformiad wedi dechrau, bydd yr aelod tîm yn aros wrth ddrws y llwyfan tan ddiwedd y perfformiad.

Ar ôl y perfformiad:
- Bydd aelod o'r tîm Blaen y Tŷ yn gosod ei hun wrth ochr yr awditoriwm o ddrws y llwyfan i atal mynediad i gefn llwyfan gan aelodau'r gynulleidfa.
- Bydd yr aelod tîm cefn llwyfan yn hebrwng yr artist(iaid) i G.04

We are seeking a dynamic Language Assistant to join our outstanding Languages Faculty. If you are a native speaker of Spanish and have a passion for teaching or engaging in meaningful discussions about the culture and current events of your country, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Your primary role will be to lead conversation classes with our enthusiastic Sixth Form students, helping them prepare for their speaking exams. You will conduct a number of sessions per week with both Lower and Upper Sixth students, fostering an environment where they are motivated to communicate exclusively in the target language.

The main goal of this role is to ensure that students consistently practice the target language while gaining a deeper understanding of Spanish culture.

A local school in the Cathays area of Cardiff is looking for invigilators to cover the upcoming exam period. 

Available Shifts: 

Attendance is imperative, as without enough invigilators, exams will have to be cancelled.  Please only apply if you are certain you will be available for the full shift.

Please confirm which dates AND times you are available for in your application. Please be specific as we will use this to create the schedule.

Welcome Centre Staff [Tuesdays and/or Thursdays] 

To ensure the smooth running of the Students’ Union welcome desk which provides a key point of contact for all members, guests and staff for a variety of services and information.

Must have availability on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, there will be scope to pick up further shifts in the week if available!

There may be future opportunity to take on additional responsibilities or gain experience as a Retail Assistant in our Love Cardiff shop.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate the main switchboard promptly and politely, relaying all calls and forward messages if appropriate.
• Deal with enquiries via face to face, email, social media channels or telephone in a professional and friendly manner. In keeping with Cardiff Students’ Union customer service standards.
• Be aware of daily activities within the building to deal with enquiries appropriately.
• Be proactive in ensuring signage around the building is current, removing any unsolicited advertising and support departments with any signage that needs displaying around the building.
• Be a Students’ Union ambassador and fully understand what services and facilities the Students Union provides.
• Engage with customers to create a warm and welcome environment that encourages members and guests to visit again and refer others to the Students’ Union.
• Support advertising sales with commercial stall bookings, greeting clients and ensure set up is ready on arrival.
• Support all departments with membership services stall bookings, greeting students, staff and ensure set up is ready on arrival.
• Support the Sales and Customer Service department with the operations of key annual events. Including, Graduation, Varsity, Freshers.
• To be responsible for making optimum use of working time including but not limited to, queue management, deploying staff and responding to changing needs of the welcome desk area (i.e., cleanliness, presentation, and general housekeeping).
• Work with department Managers to develop rolling improvement plans to ensure best practice.
• Support security and cover duties during lunch breaks.
• Manage the distribution of mail to appropriate person/department.
• Deal with Lost property and follow necessary procedures.

GENERAL

• Ensure the core values, vision and strategic plan of CUSU are prevalent in their personal attitude and approach to all work and decision making.
• Demonstrate and engender a positive, helpful and welcoming attitude to fellow staff, student members and customers.
• Maintain a flexible approach to duties and be prepared to undertake such tasks as may from time to time be required by their line manager.
• To be responsible for their own health and safety and observe all regulations in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• To attend individual and group meetings throughout the year aimed at addressing the following areas:

• General Updates
• Giving ideas on improvements
• Reviewing procedures 

Staff y Ganolfan Groeso [Dydd Mawrth a/neu Ddydd Iau]

PRIF BWRPAS Y RÔL

Sicrhau bod desg groeso Undeb y Myfyrwyr yn rhedeg yn esmwyth, gan ddarparu pwynt cyswllt allweddol i bob aelod, gwestai a staff ar gyfer amrywiaeth o wasanaethau a gwybodaeth.

Rhaid bod ar gael ar ddydd Mawrth a/neu ddydd Iau, bydd lle i godi shifftiau pellach yn yr wythnos os oes modd!

Efallai y bydd cyfle yn y dyfodol i ysgwyddo cyfrifoldebau ychwanegol neu ennill profiad fel Cynorthwyydd Manwerthu yn ein siop Caru Caerdydd.

PRIF DDYLETSWYDDAU A CHYFRIFOLDEBAU

• Gweithredu’r prif switsfwrdd yn brydlon ac yn gwrtais, gan drosglwyddo galwadau a negeseuon os yw’n briodol.
• Ymdrin ag ymholiadau wyneb yn wyneb, dros e-bost, sianeli cyfryngau cymdeithasol neu dros y ffôn mewn modd proffesiynol a chyfeillgar. Yn unol â safonau gwasanaeth cwsmeriaid Undeb Myfyrwyr Caerdydd.
• Bod yn ymwybodol o weithgareddau dyddiol o fewn yr adeilad i ymdrin ag ymholiadau yn briodol.
• Bod yn rhagweithiol wrth sicrhau bod arwyddion o amgylch yr adeilad yn gyfredol, gan gael gwared ar unrhyw hysbysebu digroeso a chefnogi adrannau gydag unrhyw arwyddion y mae angen eu harddangos o amgylch yr adeilad.
• Bod yn llysgennad Undeb y Myfyrwyr a deall yn llawn pa wasanaethau a chyfleusterau y mae Undeb y Myfyrwyr yn eu darparu.
• Ymgysylltu â chwsmeriaid i greu amgylchedd cynnes a chroesawgar sy'n annog aelodau a gwesteion i ymweld eto a chyfeirio eraill at Undeb y Myfyrwyr.
• Cefnogi gwerthiannau hysbysebu gydag archebion stondinau masnachol, cyfarch cleientiaid a sicrhau bod y popeth yn barod erbyn iddynt gyrraedd.
• Cefnogi pob adran gydag archebion stondinau gwasanaethau aelodaeth, cyfarch myfyrwyr, staff a sicrhau bod popeth yn barod erbyn iddynt gyrraedd.
•  Cefnogi’r adran Gwerthu a Gwasanaeth Cwsmeriaid gyda gweithrediadau digwyddiadau blynyddol allweddol. Gan gynnwys Graddio, Varsity, y Glas.
• Bod yn gyfrifol am wneud y defnydd gorau posibl o oriau gwaith gan gynnwys ond heb fod yn gyfyngedig i, rheoli ciwiau, lleoli staff ac ymateb i anghenion newidiol ardal y ddesg groeso (h.y. glendid, cyflwyniad, a gwaith tŷ cyffredinol).
• Gweithio gyda Rheolwyr adrannau i ddatblygu a rhoi cynlluniau datblygu ar waith i sicrhau arferion gorau.
• Cefnogi’r tîm diogelwch a chyflawni dyletswyddau yn ystod egwyliau cinio.
• Rheoli dosbarthiad post i’r person/adran briodol.
• Ymdrin ag eiddo coll a dilyn y gweithdrefnau angenrheidiol.

CYFFREDINOL

• Sicrhau bod gwerthoedd craidd, gweledigaeth a chynllun strategol UMPC yn amlwg yn eu hagwedd bersonol a’u dull o ymdrin â'r holl waith a gwneud penderfyniadau.
• Dangos a meithrin agwedd gadarnhaol, gymwynasgar a chroesawgar at gyd-staff, myfyrwyr a chwsmeriaid.
• Cynnal dull hyblyg o gyflawni dyletswyddau a bod yn barod i ymgymryd â thasgau o bryd i'w gilydd a allai fod yn ofynnol gan eu rheolwr llinell.
• Bod yn gyfrifol am eu hiechyd a’u diogelwch eu hunain a dilyn pob rheoliad mewn perthynas â'r Ddeddf Iechyd a Diogelwch yn y Gwaith.
• Mynychu cyfarfodydd unigol a grŵp drwy gydol y flwyddyn gyda'r nod o fynd i'r afael â'r meysydd canlynol:
• Diweddariadau Cyffredinol
• Rhoi syniadau ar welliannau
• Adolygu gweithdrefnau

Have you got what it takes to be a Student Financial Wellbeing Intern?

If you can create great content, are organised, good at planning, able to proactively approach people, a great communicator, and feel passionate about helping other students manage their financial wellbeing, this a great opportunity for you to join our Student Advice and Money team. Help us in developing and implementing a Financial Wellbeing agenda that helps support students throughout their time at Cardiff University.

Skills and experience required:

• Experience of creating engaging content for social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook to support the sharing of key messages throughout the academic year
• Ability/confidence to make recommendations for content creation and/or targeted events
• Experience of communicating and engaging with staff, students and members of the public
• Ability to communicate effectively, in person and in writing, for example, for in person events and website content
• Proficient in using common office IT packages (eg. MS Office), 
• Ability to work as part of a team and proactively engage with other teams as needed, such as the SU or University Hubs as required.
• Strong attention to detail
• Organisational skills
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential.

We will guarantee an interview for those students who are on the Together at Cardiff Scheme if essential requirements are met.

Qualifications and Education

1. Postgraduates, or those with equivalent applied/professional experience, are particularly welcome to apply as this role may suit the skills developed over your studies or work.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

2. Proven teaching ability, ideally via a teaching qualification.

 Communication and Team Working

3. Effective interpersonal skills to liaise with participants (professionals) and staff.

4. Proven verbal communication and rapport-building skills.

About the role

The Venues Department are seeking a number of technical crew from a variety of backgrounds, ranging from keen students to experienced technicians looking for some extra work on the side.

Technical crew are the backbone of all live events at Cardiff Students' Union, from programming and operating lighting for a live music gig to supporting our student societies with their technical requirements.

The ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving and teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Crew will be required to work unsociable hours.

Job description

As part of our technical team, you’ll be instrumental in bringing to life over 100 live music and nightclub events each year, as well as a variety of other events, including corporate functions, conferences, and student society gatherings.

This role is all about blending technical knowledge with creativity, as you’ll handle everything from stage builds and rigging to sound and lighting setups. Working closely with the Technical Co-ordinator, you’ll help craft each event to the highest standards, ensuring every detail aligns with the vision. Safety and efficiency are paramount, as you’ll uphold rigorous health and fire safety protocols, manage technical stores, and guide local crew.

You’ll have opportunities to engage directly with artists and touring bands and contribute to an ever-changing schedule of vibrant events. This position promises a dynamic, rewarding experience where no two days are the same.

Hours for this role vary week to week but expect to be busier in term-time. 

To find out more, please download the Job Description. To apply for this role, please send a short cover letter and your CV to: suvenuesadmin@cardiff.ac.uk.

Ynglŷn â’r rôl

Mae’r Adran Leoliadau yn edrych am nifer o griw technegol o amrywiaeth o gefndiroedd, o fyfyrwyr sydd am ennill profiad i dechnegwyr profiadol sy’n edrych am waith ychwanegol ar yr ochr.

Y criw technegol yw asgwrn cefn holl ddigwyddiadau byw Undeb Myfyrwyr Caerdydd, o raglennu a gweithredu goleuadau ar gyfer cerddoriaeth fyw i gefnogi cymdeithasau myfyrwyr gyda’u hanghenion technegol.

Bydd gan ymgeiswyr addas sgiliau datrys problemau a gwaith tîm cryf, a’r gallu i weithio mewn amgylchedd prysur.

Bydd gofyn i Griw Technegol weithio oriau anghymdeithasol.

Disgrifiad swydd

Fel rhan o’n tîm technegol, byddwch yn allweddol wrth gynnal dros 100 o ddigwyddiadau cerddoriaeth fyw a chlwb nos bob blwyddyn, ynghyd ag amrywiaeth o ddigwyddiadau eraill, gan gynnwys digwyddiadau corfforaethol, cynadleddau, a digwyddiadau cymdeithasau myfyrwyr.

Mae’r rôl hon yn galw am gyfuno gwybodaeth dechnegol a chreadigrwydd, wrth i chi ddelio gyda phopeth o adeiladu llwyfannau i osod systemau golau a sain. Wrth weithio’n agos gyda’r Cydlynydd Technegol, byddwch yn helpu darparu digwyddiadau i’r safon uchaf, gan sicrhau bod pob manylyn yn cyd-fynd â’r weledigaeth. Mae diogelwch ac effeithlonrwydd yn hollbwysig, wrth i chi gynnal protocolau iechyd a diogelwch tân, rheoli storfeydd technegol, ac arwain criw.

Cewch gyfleoedd i ymgysylltu’n uniongyrchol gydag artistiaid a bandiau sy’n ymweld, a chyfrannu at yr amserlen gyffrous o ddigwyddiadau bywiog. Mae’r swydd yma’n addo profiad dynamig a gwerth chweil, gyda phob diwrnod yn wahanol.

Fancy getting paid to tell Cardiff University your opinion? Better still, it’ll only take an hour of your time. We are looking for a range people from of our Cardiff University community to take part in focus groups that aim to find out what you understand about the university’s brand and its messaging.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the cleaning team, which forms part of the Facilities Department. Based in the Students’ Union building on Park Place, Cardiff, the successful candidate will provide effective support to our busy department which operates to 24/7. 

We are looking for a part time casual evening cleaner working on Wednesday evening and Friday/ Saturday evenings, 8pm to 5am to cover all aspects of cleaning including - mopping, vacuuming, dusting, washing, wiping, buffing, window/glass cleaning, and toilet/shower facilities.

Shift pattern: 2 shifts per week, 8pm to 5am (with ½ hour unpaid break) every Wednesday evening, and one other night.

Interviews: 09/01/26 or 12/01/26.

Please clearly state your availability in your application and highlight any relevant previous experience.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in a cleaning role

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• The ability to work alone without supervision and as part of a team
• Able to follow instructions quickly and effectively
• Able to use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely
• Effective communication skills
• Basic reading and writing skills

Relationships

• It is essential that candidates are able to evidence ability relevant to the job description.
• Must be able to engage with and communicate effectively with people at a basic level in a customer focused environment.
• Must be able to work effectively with colleagues as part of the department and organisation team.
• Personal commitment to promoting equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

Personal Qualities

It is essential that candidates are able to evidence ability relevant to the job description. This must include:

• Must be able to work effectively as part of a team as well as individually under own initiative
• Willing and available to work outside of normal working hours when necessary including evenings and weekends.
• A promoter of equal opportunities, who values diversity and removes barriers to equality.
• Able to maintain a politically neutral and impartial approach in carrying out the functions of the role.
• Ability to manage time and workloads.
• Must be professional, honest, reliable, trustworthy and have good attention to detail.

Based in the Exams Team you will provide Invigilation support for University Examinations. Currently we require additional support for the Autumn Exam period from Monday 12^th January to Monday 19^th January 2026. 

 There could further opportunities in the Spring and Resit Exam periods which are held in May/June and August 2026.

Up to three examination sessions may operate on each day, which may require a start time of 7:30am or a finish time of 6.00pm. Shifts during this period will be on an ad-hoc basis (dependent on requirements), the hiring manager will confirm the timings, dates & location with you beforehand. Please state your availability for this period in your application. 

Examination Dates: