THE STUDENTS' UNION AT BU LTD

Bar Staff – The Old Fire Station
Students’ Union at Bournemouth University (SUBU)

We’re recruiting enthusiastic, reliable, and confident students to join the bar team at The Old Fire Station — a unique 1,200 capacity nightclub and 550 capacity live music venue in the heart of Bournemouth.

About The Old Fire Station
As part of the Students' Union at Bournemouth University (SUBU), we host a wide range of exciting events — from major club nights to live gigs and student-led shows creating unforgettable experiences for students in Bournemouth and beyond.

About you:
You must be a current or prospective student at BU or AUB who’s ready to work late nights and weekends in a high-energy, fast paced environment. You’ll bring a positive attitude, be a great team player, and have a genuine interest in nightlife and events.

Your responsibilities will include:

·       Serving drinks efficiently and with great customer service at the bar

·       Working on the box office giving customers a great first impression of the venue.

·       Running the pot-wash and maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the venue.

·       Supporting the upkeep of the venue during and after events

·       Upholding hygiene, safety, and licensing standards at all times

·       Contributing to a fun, respectful, and inclusive team culture

What we’re looking for:
We want people who are:

·       Hardworking and full of energy

·       Sociable, confident, and comfortable in a nightlife setting

·       Reliable and ready to work late nights and weekends

·       Eager to impress and grow within the team

·       Passionate about music, nightlife, or live events

·       Great team players with a positive attitude

Why work with us?

·       Flexible shifts around your studies

·       A fun, social workplace with a welcoming team

·       Gain valuable experience in events, hospitality, and teamwork

·       Opportunities to progress within SUBU’s wider student staff network

 

Recruitment day is Tuesday 30th September

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Student Graphic Designer

Part-time role – initial three-month basis (starting late January 2026), with opportunity to extend until July 2026

The Students’ Union at Bournemouth University (SUBU) is looking for a student graphic designer to work alongside our comms department.

You will work closely with our Graphic & Web Designer and Marketing Manager to support the day-to-day design needs of SUBU. This is an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic team that represents over 14,000 students at Bournemouth University, whilst working on a variety of campaigns across our digital and print channels. 

We’re looking for a creative individual with a vibrant portfolio of work, with a desire to grow their skills to a professional level. You will need to have some experience in producing impactful artwork and typeset designs to firm deadlines, whilst managing your workload and setting realistic targets and priorities.

If you have an eye for great copy and a creative flair to produce stunning design work, this could be the role for you!

 

We need someone who is: 

• Competent in Adobe design software. We primarily work with Illustrator and InDesign (Photoshop, Video editing and HTML coding would be a bonus!)
• Able to work on the Mac OSX operating system
• A fast, efficient worker with thorough attention to detail
• Naturally creative with fresh ideas
• Great at visual communication and presenting a message clearly
• Brand-savvy and understands marketing basics 
• Able to translate designs across different mediums
• Open to feedback and able to amend designs according to the client’s final comments

You must be a current Bournemouth University or Arts University Bournemouth student to apply for this role.  

This role will be offered on a zero-hour contract. We can offer up to 20 hours per week between January - March, with flexibility to fit around your studies.

Depending on workload from the department, there may be an opportunity to extend this contract until July 2026.

 

Why Work for Us: 

• Gain valuable experience in content creation and marketing.
• Enjoy a flexible, zero-hour contract that fits around your schedule.
• The opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team.
• The chance to make a real impact on our student community.
• See your creations come to life across campus. 

 

Job Title:                     Student Graphic Designer

Reporting to:               Marketing Manager

Location:                     SUBU, The Student Centre, Talbot Campus

Hours:                         Part-Time up to 20 hours per week

Rate of pay:                 £10.00 - £12.21ph (dependent on age)

Closing date:               Sunday 11 January 2026

 

How to apply

Please send a copy of your CV and design portfolio/website, along with a brief covering letter highlighting what you would bring to this role to sudesign@bournemouth.ac.uk.

We will be recruiting through a central application process. The successful candidate will be invited to a face-to-face interview at The Student Centre on Talbot Campus. 

If you have any questions about the role, please email sudesign@bournemouth.ac.uk.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.