At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Events Crew to help create an unforgettable Freshers' Week experience!
- Company: Be part of the vibrant Students' Union at the University of Sussex.
- Benefits: Earn £15.07 per hour, enjoy flexible hours, and gain valuable experience.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with great team spirit and support.
- Why this job: Kickstart your year with fun events and opportunities to work throughout the academic year.
- Qualifications: Looking for friendly, reliable students ready to engage with the community.
The predicted salary is between 15.07 - 15.07 £ per hour.
We are looking for friendly, charismatic, reliable, and hardworking people to help us make Sussex Freshers 2026 the best it can be! There are a variety of jobs that we will be asking you to do including box office ticket sales, setting up for events, stewarding, leading tours on campus and in town, flyering and promotion and general assistance at some of the larger Freshers’ Week events. If you’re looking for some great experience, a fun way to start the new year and the opportunity to continue working throughout the academic year delivering the Students’ Union events programme, then you’ve come to the right place.
We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce because we know how important it is to have decision makers and collaborators with varied lived experiences and backgrounds that reflect the range of needs from our diverse student community. We welcome applications from everyone, and we want to strongly encourage applications from; people with an ethnic minority or Chinese background, people with a disability, people with dependants, and people who identify as LGBTQ+. All of our interview panels have Unconscious Bias Training in order to support the above. We also consider flexible working for those with care commitments.
Rate of pay: £15.07 per hour (made up of £13.45 basic rate, and £1.62 holiday rate).
Hours of work: A minimum of 25 – 30 hours during freshers week, then moving to zero hours, inclusive and will include evenings and weekend work. You must be able to work any day or evening during this period. Additional compulsory paid training will take place in September.
Contract: Fixed term, starting on Monday 14th September and ending 31st May 2027, there may be the option to extend this further on a zero hours basis.
Location: University of Sussex and wider East Sussex area.
Applicants: Current University of Sussex, IDS or BSMS students. The Union is committed to employing students; seeking to support them as active participants who are helping to provide services within the Union.
KEY DATES
- Applications close: 31st August at 10 am.
- Shortlisting applications: 1st and 2nd September.
- In-person Interview dates: commencing 7th September, unless there are extenuating circumstances preventing in person interviews.
- Start Date: 14th September 2026.
COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION
We are really committed to maintaining a diverse workforce because we know how important it is to have decision makers and collaborators with varied lived experiences and backgrounds that reflect the range of needs from our diverse student community. We welcome applications from everyone, and we want to strongly encourage applications from; people with an ethnic minority or Chinese background, people with a disability, people with dependants, and people who identify as LGBTQ+. We conduct anonymous shortlisting and all of our interview panels have Unconscious Bias Training in order to support the above. We also consider flexible working for those with care commitments.
STAFF AND APPLICANTS WITH LONG TERM CONDITIONS
The Students’ Union aims to implement reasonable adjustments for all staff and applicants with disabilities, creating a culture of cooperation, shared responsibility and proactiveness to ensure equitable access to jobs. We want to make sure everyone is supported in our selection processes, and are equipped to work safely and get as much as possible out of their role as possible.
ABOUT US
We are looking for skilled, friendly and highly motivated people who share our vision and values. With our vibrant environment and organisational culture, the Students Union is a dynamic workplace only a few places could match. Led by students we are all about working with students to help them get the most out of their time here at the University of Sussex or Brighton and Sussex Medical School.
Although we have different departments we think of ourselves as one big team and are often working all together on projects or helping each other out at big events such as Freshers week or Elections. Working on Sussex Campus and for the SU has lots of perks: Our staff get access to enhanced time off, which normally amounts to an extra 6 days leave in addition to 20 days of annual leave per year, and bank holidays. Plus, owning our own venues means we have £1 Staff Drinks in our Bars on a Friday - a great and fun way to get to know your coworkers.
We also organise regular staff socials and events throughout the year and pride ourselves on having numerous learning and development opportunities for all our roles and creating a supportive workplace with regular 1 to 1s, an employee assistance programme and professional health services.
If this sounds like the workplace you’d like to join, we would love to receive your application and get to know you.
Events Crew in Brighton employer: University of Sussex Students' Union
The University of Sussex Students' Union is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises inclusivity and student engagement. As the Head of Commercial Growth & Operations, you will have the opportunity to lead innovative projects, develop your leadership skills, and contribute to a sustainable future for our community. With a focus on employee growth and collaboration, this role provides a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic educational environment.
Contact Details:
University of Sussex Students' Union Recruitment Team
