Job Advert: Opportunities Team Member

Opportunities Team Member

Location: Newcastle University campus (office based)

Employment type: Variable worker

Salary: £12.71 per hour (grade A)

About NUSU:

We are Newcastle University Students' Union (NUSU) an innovative, and student-led organisation dedicated to making the university experience unforgettable. As a charity, we are committed to enriching student life through exciting opportunities, wellbeing support, and championing the student voice. Working closely with Newcastle University, we’re right at the heart of campus, offering a dynamic space that includes a live music venue, bar, supermarket, merchandise shop, food outlets, study spaces and more.

The role: Looking for a flexible part-time role that fits around your studies? This is a great opportunity to help shape memorable student experiences across recreational, social, sporting, and volunteering activities.

This role is central to delivering a diverse and engaging programme through our Give It A Go (GIAG) initiative and wider Opportunities offer. You will help create vibrant, inclusive experiences that encourage students to connect, try something new, and feel part of campus life.

You’ll play a key role in delivering engaging events, working directly with students, and supporting the development of the programme through feedback and ideas. In doing so, you’ll help ensure our offer reflects student interests, encourages participation, and remains fresh and relevant.

You will also be a visible and approachable presence at activities, helping students feel confident to get involved, meet others, and explore new opportunities. Contributing to a welcoming and inclusive campus environment.

What we offer:

Variable contract with flexible hours to suit your lecture schedule.
Full training
Student discount
Discounted food in our shop (Co-op) and bar (Wetherspoons)

How to apply:

Visit our website Newcastle University Students' Union to learn more about us and the role. Send your named CV and a letter of application to vacancies.union@newcastle.ac.uk. In your letter, please specify which role you are applying for and outline how your knowledge, skills, and experience meet the requirements of the role. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview process, please let us know, we are happy to help.

Application deadline:

Applications will be accepted until Monday 18th May. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview which will take place on w/c Tues 2 June 2026.

We truly appreciate every application; however, we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.

Unfortunately we will not be able to contact those applicants who haven’t been shortlisted, so if you haven’t heard from us by 1st June this means that you haven’t been successful on this occasion.

Contact info:

For further information please contact Meg Pyper on megan.pyper@ncl.ac.uk

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At NUSU, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. We celebrate and value the differences that make each individual unique and strive to create a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, nationality, or marital/civil partnership status. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, all applicants will be asked to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form to help us ensure fair and inclusive recruitment practices.

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' UNION

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