Job Vacancies

We are looking for enthusiastic and positive individuals to join our team!

This is an exciting time to join a fun and ambitious Students Union and to become part of our friendly Undeb Aberystwyth family. We work to ensure that Aber students love student life and have a number of organisational achievements:

NUS Employee Engagement All Stars (for employee satisfaction) 2023
What Uni Student Choice Awards Winner for Student Life 2023
Excellent in SOS Green Impact 2023 and 2024
42% of students are in a Students’ Union Club or Society
NUS recognition for our cost of living, sexual health campaign and student engagement events - 2022
2022 winner NUS Wales Staff Member aand Campaign of the year
Achieved Leading Employer status with Chwarae Teg and Gender Equality Champion award winner 2020
We are signed up to the Mindful Employment Charter and the Halo Hair code

We offer flexible working, generous leave entitlement, an independent employee assistance programme, lots of opportunity to develop and learn, opportunities to attend conferences and seek out best practice and encourage staff wellbeing by enabling staff to use 2 hours a week of work time for wellbeing activity

To apply for any SU role please send a completed application form to ceostaff@aber.ac.uk by the listed closing date.

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Come join our Team as an Insight Coordinator! (Fixed term 8 months)

We’re recruiting an Insight Coordinator to lead our work in gathering, analysing and sharing student insight. This role ensures student voices shape our priorities, campaigns and services, working closely with our officers, staff and University colleagues. Will consider part time and job share applications (current students can apply).

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Hours: 36.5 hours per week for 8 months

Deadline for application: 9am Monday 2^nd February 2026

Interview date: Thursday 12^th February 2026

To apply please complete the application form below and send to ceostaff@aber.ac.uk

Application Form

Llywydd UMCA

(Full-time Officer)

Are you a student about to graduate or thinking about taking a year out of your studies. Why not run to be an Undeb Aberystwyth Full-Time Officer. Represent 8000 students in Aberystwyth and all students nationally and work for an inclusive and ever adapting work team. Work in a flexible role where you can control the direction you take it and gain some incredible experience for whatever you wish to pursue in your future career.

The Role:

The Llywydd UMCA is the student voice for Welsh culture and Welsh language students in Aberystwyth. They ensure representation of Welsh culture and language at Aberystwyth University. They meet regularly with key individuals and relevant departments to further the needs of Welsh speakers and learners.

Coordinating a range of events, activities and campaigns they ensure the interests of Welsh speakers and learners are listened to and furthered. There is always plenty to do with role, whether its arranging Welsh lessons, campaigning, promoting the language or ensuring bilingualism policies are up to date.

As UMCA President you are expected to protect and campaign on the rights of Welsh language students and learners in the University as well as lead on many of the regular UMCA events held throughout the year, from Freshers Week to Nefi Blw Week.

Hours: 36.5

Salary: 25,363 in accordance with the Living Wage

For this role, you will need to run in the Undeb Aberystwyth Elections. There will be a Candidates Briefing on the 23rd February at 18:00-19:00 in the Undeb Picturehouse with everything you need to know. Why not attend our SU Election: Information Sessions for the best top tips for Election Campaign. Find out more here.

Standing: 26th January – 23th February at 12:00.

Voting Week: 10:00 16th March – 12:00 20st March.

Results: 20st March in the SU Main Room.

For more information about this role, please email studentunionelections@aber.ac.uk

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Llywydd Academic

(Full-time Officer)

The Role:

The Llywydd Academic is the student voice for all things academic. They ensure representation of students on matters relating to academic affairs including the interests of international and postgraduate students as well as key topics such as widening participation, assessment and feedback or teaching and learning. They have regular contact with Academic and Institute Representatives whether in person, by email or by using social media to better understand students views and needs.

Working with staff they help coordinate a range of events, activities and campaigns designed to engage students in and improve their academic experience. Some examples of these include chairing the Academic Forum, reviewing Academic Rep Training, organising Undeb Aberystwyth Teaching Awards, searching for a University Challenge team and most importantly lobbying the University to change things that they think are important to students.

Finally, they have a role in the University’s management structures sitting on various committees and meeting with key individuals and relevant departments to further the academic experience.

Hours: 35

Salary: 25,363 in accordance with the Living Wage

Standing: 26th January – 23th February at 12:00.

Voting Week: 10:00 16th March – 12:00 20st March.

Results: 20st March in the SU Main Room.

For more information about this role, please email studentunionelections@aber.ac.uk

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Llywydd Wellbeing & Liberation

(Full-time Officer)

The Role:

The Llywydd Wellbeing & Liberation is the voice for student wellbeing and liberation. They ensure representation on matters relating to student wellbeing including student support, welfare, equality and diversity. The role covers a wide range of topics including accommodation, financial support and both physical and mental health. They will build a network of regular contacts including Part-time Officers, societies and key contacts in the University and local community.

Working with staff they help coordinate a range of events, activities and campaigns designed to ensure students are supported during their studies while improving their wellbeing. Some examples of these include chairing the Wellbeing Forum, supporting the Union’s Housing Fair, representing the interests of students to various groups from the local Health Board to the National Assembly and most importantly lobbying the University to change things that they think are important to students.

Finally, they meet regularly with key individuals, relevant departments and community organisations to further the development of student wellbeing.

Hours: 35

Salary: 25,363 in accordance with the Living Wage

Standing: 26th January – 23th February at 12:00.

Voting Week: 10:00 16th March – 12:00 20st March.

Results: 20st March in the SU Main Room.

For more information about this role, please email studentunionelections@aber.ac.uk

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Llywydd Opportunities

(Full-time Officer)

The Role:

The Llywydd Opportunities is the student voice for sports, societies and volunteering opportunities. They ensure representation of students on matters relating to sports, societies, volunteering and employability within the Union and University. They maintain regular contact with club and society committees whether in person, by email or by using social media to better understand students views and needs.

Working with staff they will help coordinate a range of events, activities and campaigns designed to increase involvement and ensure that there are thriving student-led activities in the Union. Some examples of these include chairing the Sports and Societies Forum, supporting Pre-Freshers Week, RAG Month, Varsity, Superteams and Aber 7’s.

Finally, they meet regularly with key individuals and relevant departments to further the development of clubs, societies, volunteering and student employability at Aberystwyth University.

Hours: 35

Salary: 25,363 in accordance with the Living Wage

Standing: 26th January – 23th February at 12:00.

Voting Week: 10:00 16th March – 12:00 20st March.

Results: 20st March in the SU Main Room.

For more information about this role, please email studentunionelections@aber.ac.uk

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Volunteer Officers

Volunteering can offer you a valuable alternative to traditional employment, providing an opportunity for hands-on experience that not only enhances your employability, but also offers you the opportunity to develop a wide range of

skills and knowledge while supporting others and the environment.

Each Volunteer Officer has a specific responsibility, and some may represent specific groups of students. Therefore, only students who define into these specific groups can stand or vote for that position. For example, only students who self-define as disabled can stand or vote for the Disabled Students' Officer role.

These roles are voluntary, and the successful candidate will carry out the role alongside their studies. All elected officers will be provided with training, support and guidance to carry out the role and make their objectives a reality.

The Roles:

Union Chairperson
Environment and Sustainability Officer
Welsh Language Officer
LGBTQ+ Students Officer
Women’s Officer
Disabled Students Officer
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Students Officer
International Students Officer
Mature Students Officer
Postgraduate Students Officer
Trans and GNC Student Officer
Faculty of Humanities Officer
Faculty of Science Officer

Find out more about these roles here.

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VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

Are you a current student? If we have no vacancies at present or a particular role doesn’t fit with what you’re looking for, there are other avenues to explore.

We also recommend accessing the University Careers Service. They can help develop your job application skills, CV writing, interview and presentation preparation and overall general advice on the recruitment process.

WHY WORK FOR US?

In our recent Employee Engagement Survey (delivered by an external independent company):

100% of staff said that they would recommend this organisation as a good place to work
100% of staff said that their manager trusted and respected them.
100% of staff said they understand the Students’ Union’s immediate priorities and where the organisation is going
100% of staff said that the Students’ Union cared about our employees

Our workplace champions the right of staff to embrace all Afro-hairstyles. We acknowledge that Afro-textured hair is an important part of our Black employees’ racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious identities, and requires specific styling for hair health and maintenance.

We celebrate Afro-textured hair worn in all styles including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.

In this workplace, we recognise and celebrate our colleagues’ identities. We are a community built on an ethos of equality and respect where hair texture and style have no bearing on an employee’s ability to succeed.