Are you passionate about languages and love bringing people together? We're on the lookout for two enthusiastic individuals to work together to help drive the success of our ever popular Language Café!
In this dynamic and rewarding role, you'll take the lead in promoting and delivering Language Café events deciding the themes and activities for the term ahead. You'll have the chance to flex your organisational skills, help create a lively environment for language learning and supervise a fantastic group of volunteers.
If you're someone who thrives on connecting with others, loves celebrating different cultures and wants hands on experience in event coordination and community engagement - this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Job title:Language Cafe Supervisor
Responsible to:Events and Liberation Manager
Responsible for:Language Cafe Volunteers (30-50, shared with the other supervisor)
Rate of pay: DM rate, (£16.19 per hour, made up of £14.45 basic wage+ £1.74 holiday pay)
Hours of work:6.5 hours a week, for 20 weeks spread across the academic year ,including the evening for Language Cafe events during term time, and occasional other evening/weekend work, not including some weeks in Winter break or Easter Break
Contract:1 year Fixed term, ending 3th May 2027.
Applicants:Current student staff, current University of Sussex, IDS or BSMS students. TheUnion is committed to employing students; seeking to support them as active participants who are helping to provide services within the Union
Location:Falmer House, University of Sussex, BN1 9QF
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KEY DATES
Application Close:14/08/2026 at 10 am.
Shortlisting: 17/08/2026 and 18/08/2026
Interviews: 02/09/2026
COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIONWe 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. If you have any suggestions as to how we could improve our language or application process please let us know.
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTSWe really welcome applications from abroad for all of our vacancies.
Due to legal regulations we have to ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK and this would be done by us checking and making a copy of the correct original identification/documentation before your first day of work. You may also be limited in the number of hours you would be allowed to work.
In any case, we would encourage anyone to apply for a job in one of our friendly departments to give yourself the chance of being selected, and we would look to see the appropriate original documents before your first day of work.
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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.
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