We employ a dynamic, committed and vibrant team of staff, enabling us to help students love life at Herts. We're hugely proud of our staff team and support them through their employment. We have an excellent range of staff benefits alongside salary.
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Events Assistant Team Leader
Are you a leader? An enthusiastic and organised student who works well with a team?
We are looking for a highly motivated team leader who will support in developing events ideas, working closely with the Community Events Team and other student groups to enhance the events programme while gathering insightful feedback to further improve our services.
If you would like more information, please email Recruitment@hertssu.com
To apply, please complete our online application form.
Temporary/Intern Role Opportunities
Community Events Intern
Do you have a passion for executing events? Do you enjoy the development process from implementation to advertising the event? Gain a 360 experience in supporting the Events Team to plan a thorough programme this summer.
We are looking for a creative thinker who can demonstrate an understanding of customer care and service. A solution-oriented individual with excellent organisational skills with the ability to represent the Students’ Union at events and activities.
If you would like more information, please email Recruitment@hertssu.com
To apply, please complete our online application form.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications.
Trustee Opportunities
Student Trustee
Are you a current student at the University of Hertfordshire for the duration of the next academic year 2025 – 2026 and would like to be a representative to all students across the University of Hertfordshire within the Herts SU Board of Trustees.
We are looking for a student who is organised to provide students expertise, experience and support to Trustees to ensure that the Students’ Union will be able to deliver positive change for its members.
If you would like more information, please email Recruitment@hertssu.com
To apply, please complete our online application form.
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Please note that Hertfordshire Students’ Union is required to meet UKVI visa regulations. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK will have to satisfy UKVI regulations before they can be appointed. Please be aware that we are unable to sponsor you for a visa.
About Herts SU
Organisational Chart
You can view our latest Organisational Chart for permanent staff here. This shows the different roles within each team, but does not reflect levels of responsibility. You can also read more about our Trustee Board here
Our Vision and Values
Vision
We help students love life at Herts
Our departments work together so we can continue to put students at the heart of every service we run on behalf of students at the Uni of Herts
Values
Helpful, Empowering, Representative, Transparent and Student-Focused
We're here to support students as they transform their lives at university. We support students in their academic interests and wellbeing, we empower students to advocate for themselves and others and we develop and enhance communities amongst our richly diverse student population
Service Excellence
We go above and beyond for our students and each other
We’re committed to providing excellent service across the board and we support each other to prioritise this every day
Benefits
Work Perks for Permanent Staff
For permanent staff, Hertfordshire Students' Union offers an excellent range of employee benefits which you can view in full here. Highlights include generous annual leave, a flexible working policy, gym discount and a wellbeing hour
We know there’s more to life than work, that’s why when you join Hertfordshire Students' Union as a permanent staff member you will get your pick of our amazing company perks all accessible via an app. This includes restaurant discounts, great price cinema tickets and lots more. Find out more about the employee rewards available via Perkbox here
Work Perks for Student Staff
We offer part-time employment opportunities for students to work on campus for up to 20 hours per week. Benefits include:
- • Training and development
- • Working as part of a team
- • Flexible hours to fit alongside your studies
- • Opportunity to improve your employability
- • The chance to get more involved with your Union
- • Experience is not always necessary
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