We are a democratic, student-led organisation whose mission is to ensure students have a happy and memorable time whist at university and that we offer the best support in this life changing experience. We are committed to improving the student experience and actively seek to bring positive change to student life.
As one of the top 3 Students’ Unions in the UK, are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Mindful Employer and have achieved the highest standards in accreditation for Fairtrade, Green Impact, Best Bar None and Quality Students’ Unions.
Our rewards package provides over 40 days paid annual leave each year as well as a competitive pension, extensive development opportunities, wellbeing support and discount schemes, amongst other benefits.
We are committed to tackling inequality and offer a ‘guaranteed interview scheme’ for applicants of colour and/or applicants with a disability. If you have a disability and/or are a person of colour and you meet the criteria of a role description and person specification of a role, please select the ‘guaranteed interview scheme’ option on the application form.
We value student officers, volunteers and employees with ideas and personality and believe that lively, active and vibrant people shape our organisation.
Join a fun and dynamic team and help us fulfil our mission of making life better for students at Bucks.
Current Vacancies
Venue Manager
Full-time, permanent
£29,588 - £33,002
We are looking for a Venue Manager to take a proactive role at both a management and operational level in all aspects of the Students’ Union venues, entertainment and events services, Bucks Hire business and supporting the Union’s catering department as directed by the Senior Venue and Events Manager.
Catering and Hospitality Manager
Full-time, permanent
£33,951 - £37,694
We are looking for a Catering and Hospitality Manager where you will support the Head of Catering and Hospitality in the delivery of our food and beverage services across three sites, managing an operation with approximately £1m annual turnover and a team of around 30 colleagues.
Venue Supervisor
Full-time/term-time (34 weeks, September to June)
£24,685 – £25,804 FTE
We are looking for a Venue Supervisor to assist the day to day operation of the Students’ Union venues, entertainment and events services, Bucks Hire business and supporting the Union’s catering department - Our venue consists of a 300 cap Lounge bar and a 600 cap Club Venue - along with multiple external hires on and off site.
Food and Beverage Assistant
£24,685-£25,804 full time equivalent. £12,701-£13,277 for hours worked
We're looking for an efficient Food and Beverage Assistant to ensure the provision of a high-quality service is championed at all times and to generally assist in revenue generation and stock control within the Students’ Union catering operation. You will primarily be working as part of a small kitchen team to prepare and cook food for a busy campus café, always maintaining hygiene and quality standards.
Community Space Supervisor - Bucks Students' Union (Aylesbury)
Part Time
£14.12 and hour including annual leave allowance
To oversee the basic operational standards of the campus café, ensuring a safe, welcoming and well presented environment for students. The role will support smooth service delivery, maintain compliance with health and safety standards, and act as the first point of contact during the operating period.
Bucks Buddy
This is a unique project funded by the University who are aiming to make the transition into Higher Education as easy as possible by preparing, supporting, reassuring and welcoming new students to Bucks from the moment that they apply, helping them integrate during the first few weeks and then on until the beginning of the January term. In addition, we hope to convert more students that apply to Bucks to those that become Bucks students.
Contact Us
If you are interested in applying for any of our vacancies, please complete the online application form on the vacancy page.
Further information can be found on each vacancy page or you can contact sujobs@bnu.ac.uk. Alternatively you can call us on 01494 601 600 (from 9am-5pm).
Please note that CVs will not be accepted when applying for any jobs through Bucks Students' Union.
If you require any information in an alternative format or have questions about reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact sarah.jackson@bnu.ac.uk.
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