Career roles
Why work for us?
A great place to work
We offer the flexibility for work-study balance. Our office is a welcoming and fun environment to work in. Working at Goldsmiths Students’ Union will also give you access to a range of opportunities including the chance to shadow members of staff to learn more about what they do as well as training opportunities.
Did we mention there’s a staff discount at our café?
Deeply committed to equality and liberation
We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status. We want to support diverse and inclusive work environments and are actively looking for people who share our values.
Be yourself, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good.
Do something extraordinary
Part charity, part campaigning hub, part membership group – Goldsmiths Students’ Union is a seriously fun place to work. Our professional staff do something extraordinary every day: we support student leaders to give people a voice in their education, help people get the most out of their student experience and help people make the change they want in the world. We have over 10,000 members, 100 clubs and societies, and a huge range of services.
Come and join us in making Goldsmiths an exciting place to be.
Professional Staff Team
Thank you for your interest in joining Goldsmiths SU. We're regularly looking for roles within our different departments - from commercial and venues to membership and engagement.
Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 p/a (depending on experience)
Location: New Cross, London
Contract Duration: 10 months fixed-term, Full time (35hrs p/week) with Hybrid working
Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd September 2023, at 5pm
Interviews: Week commencing 25th September
Start date: November 2023
Are you on the hunt for a finance role that puts you in the driver's seat? Are you a self-starter? Know a thing or two about successful line management, and can develop finance policies and procedures - we’d love to hear from you!
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Goldsmiths Students’ Union is a democratic organisation, with a Student Assembly and established trustee board. The Trustee Board delegates responsibility for the day to day management of the organisation to the Chief Executive. The Chief Executive serves the Trustee Board and is responsible for developing and implementing the strategic plan for the management of all staff and resources.
As a trustee, you will work closely with the Student’ Union Officers, staff team and students to deliver on our strategic aims, ensuring that we’re making continuing progress to be recognised for the innovation and quality of the services and support that we provide.
We are seeking at least one trustee with experience of organisational financial management who we would expect to act as the Honorary Treasurer and chair the reconstituted Finance Committee as required by our Articles of Association. The Trustee Board currently meets formally six times per year, usually for a couple of hours in the late evening midweek.
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Student roles
We're regularly looking for students to staff our shop, bar and cafe. We regularly hire students for less conventional tasks too - such as photographers, workshop facilitators and social media content creators.
Departmental School Coordinators (Postgrad)
Salary: Approx. £700 in 3 instalments, 1 per term
Contract: 60 hours per academic year
Closing date for applications: Sunday 8 October
Interviews: Week commencing 24 October
As the Department Student Coordinator (DSC) you will collect and pass on feedback from students on their educational experience within the department. You will have access to platforms and meetings and will be supported throughout by the Students’ Union.
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Departmental School Coordinators (Undergrad)
Salary: Approx. £700 in 3 instalments, 1 per term
Contract: 60 hours per academic year
Closing date for applications: Sunday 8 October
Interviews: Week commencing 24 October
As the Department Student Coordinator (DSC) you will collect and pass on feedback from students on their educational experience within the department. You will have access to platforms and meetings and will be supported throughout by the Students’ Union.
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