Explore on-campus job opportunities at the University of Nottingham!
Working within the SU can offer a way to earn alongside your studies while being part of a student-led environment at the centre of campus life. Many roles are based around key university locations and may be designed to fit alongside your academic timetable. Opportunities can vary throughout the year, depending on student demand and university activity.
The Students’ Union at the University of Nottingham is an independent, student-led organisation at the centre of campus life, representing students’ interests and supporting their university experience. Based in the Portland Building, the SU helps students get involved in sports, societies, events, and volunteering, while also providing support when needed. Its focus is on creating a rewarding and inclusive student experience, guided by values such as being equitable, empowering, collaborative, responsible, and open to positive change.
The Role
Campus roles can offer a practical way to gain experience within a student-focused organisation.
- Based on campus, often within Students’ Union spaces such as the Portland Building
- Part-time opportunities that may fit around your studies
- Working hours can vary depending on events, term-time activity, and operational needs
Opportunities might include:
- Bar, café, or retail roles within Students’ Union outlets
- Student ambassador or events support positions
- Administrative or office-based roles within SU teams
- Roles supporting sports, societies, or volunteering activities
- Customer service roles across student-facing services
In these roles, you may be contributing to the delivery of student services, supporting events, or assisting with day-to-day operations. Responsibilities can vary depending on the position, but often involve communication, teamwork, and organisation within a collaborative and student-led environment.
Benefits
- Opportunity to gain work experience alongside your studies
- Development of communication and organisational skills
- Exposure to professional working environments within the university
- Ability to build relationships with staff and other students
- Earning an income while studying
Requirements
- Must be a current student at the University of Nottingham
- Reliable and able to balance work with academic commitments
- Good communication skills
- Professional and approachable manner
- Eligible to work in the UK
Click ‘apply now’ to explore current opportunities.
