At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant venue, train staff, and ensure top-notch service for all customers.
- Company: Join the Royal Holloway Students' Union, a dynamic student-led organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 22-27 days annual leave, employee discounts, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student life while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in hospitality or management is a plus, but passion is key!
The predicted salary is between 29710 - 33164 £ per year.
Location: Royal Holloway Students' Union
Salary: £29,710 - £33,164 per year
Want to help lead a thriving Students' Union venue? Join our Venues & Events team and play a key role in delivering efficient, high-quality service across our outlet. You'll support the training and development of a strong staff team, help drive operational excellence, and ensure our venue runs safely, smoothly, and to the highest standards - all while contributing to the Union's wider strategic goals.
This role puts you right at the heart of keeping the venue running smoothly, training and developing the team, staying on top of stock and staffing, and making sure every customer gets great service in a safe, welcoming space. It's a mix of hands-on daily operations and bigger-picture thinking, with a real chance to help bring the Union's strategic and commercial goals to life.
About us
Royal Holloway Students' Union (RHSU) is a vibrant, student-led organisation at the heart of the Royal Holloway, University of London community. Dedicated to enhancing the student experience, RHSU delivers a wide range of services, activities, and opportunities that support student life, wellbeing, and development. With a strong focus on community, inclusion, and innovation, the Union plays a vital role in shaping a positive and engaging university experience.
Our work focuses on:
- Building Communities for all Students
- Building Stronger Student Voice and Representation
- Providing Inclusive Activity and Spaces
- Providing Advice and Advocating for Students
We're committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture and investing in our people, infrastructure, and sustainability to ensure we're fit for the future. If you're excited to challenge the status quo and help shape student life, we'd love to have you on our team!
Benefits
We offer an extensive benefits policy including the following:
- 22 days annual leave, rising each year up to 27 days (plus the 8 bank holidays)
- 8 extra days off during our winter closure
- Birthday day off and 0.5 day "Milestone Day" for special life events
- Employee discounts and savings opportunities
- Contributory pension scheme
- Wellbeing support including a Non-contributory Health Cash Plan and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Hours based on a 35 hour/week
- 5 half-days of Development Leave for personal or professional growth
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Grade and salary range: Grade 4, £29,710 - £33,164. Salary is subject to RHSU's Pay & Reward Policy.
Hours of Work: This role is based on an annualised hours model of 1,820 hours per year, averaging 35 hours per week across the year. During term time, employees are expected to work approximately 42.5 hours per week (40 working hours excluding unpaid breaks). During out-of-term periods, hours reduce to approximately 24 hours per week. The role requires flexibility, including evening, weekend and occasional off-site working to meet operational requirements.
Closing date: Sunday 30th of August 2026
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Contact Details:
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