Societies Coordinator in Uxbridge

This role is a part-time opportunity working 20 hours a week, ideally over 4 days between the hours of 9:30am – 4:30pm.

Salary: £29,215 including £2,508 London Weighting. For 20 hours per week, the salary is £15,791.89.

Who are we? Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders so as they make change, improve lives and fulfil potential, we help make it happen. The Union of Brunel Students has a small but impactful staff team dedicated to serving the needs and interests of our members. Our size allows us to work closely together and make decisions quickly, while our passion for creating positive change means that every member of our team has an impact on helping us deliver our Vision to ensure that every student thrives at Brunel. We are one of more than 600 students’ unions across the country. And with more than 15,000 members, 150 clubs and societies, a huge range of services and a bold strategy, we’re one of the most exciting.

What’s the job? The Societies Coordinator plays a key role in enabling students to shape their university experience through active participation in student-led societies and cultural activity at the Union of Brunel Students. You will support and champion over 100 societies, helping them to deliver safe, inclusive and engaging activities. You will foster a vibrant extracurricular environment where students can build community, develop leadership skills and celebrate their identities. In line with Union values, you will actively listen to student needs, remove barriers to participation and create opportunities for all students to thrive.

Why apply? Because you're inspired by the opportunity to make a real difference in students’ lives. As a Students’ Union and registered charity, our mission is simple but powerful: 'To ensure every student thrives at Brunel'. We’re anything but corporate – a dynamic, values-driven team of passionate individuals committed to positive change. We work in an unconventional, energetic environment where creativity and purpose go hand in hand. In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a flexible and supportive workplace, and an excellent holiday allowance – all designed to help you thrive too.

Equal Opportunities: We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. We’re building a diverse, inclusive team that reflects and champions the diversity of our student community.

Benefits:

• Pension Scheme – statutory workplace pension scheme ‘NEST’.
• Generous holiday allowance - 25 days a year plus bank holidays (This will be pro rata'd for part-time employees). Additional days are usually given at Easter and Christmas in line with the University closure dates (usually about 5 additional days a year).
• Long service - 2 additional days leave will be given after 5 years continuous service.
• TOTUM Card - All Union career staff are entitled to receive a TOTUM student discount card free of charge.
• Active@Brunel - Free membership to our social sports programme.
• On-site parking – Parking on campus at a low-cost rate.
• Flexible Working - The Union adopts a flexible working environment.
• Hybrid working – The Union allows for the ability to occasionally work remotely, based on business need.
• Personal Development - The Union is fully committed to investing in your future. If you are interested in a training programme which you feel would benefit you within your current position you can submit a training request via your line manager.
• Employee assistance programme.

Key Dates:

• Applications close – 23:59 30th June 2026
• Interviews – 14th July 2026

Our Values: Driven by You, Open to All, Passionately Positive, Integrity.

What happens next? If you’re successful, we will contact you for an interview. Should you wish to discuss this role further, please contact Matt Thornton - Activities Manager Email: matt.thornton@brunel.ac.uk.