Job Opportunities

  • Cambridge SU Student Receptionist (part time)

    Date Added:Mon 27 Oct 2025

    Application Deadline:Fri 14 Nov 2025 23:59

    Details:Cambridge SU is looking to hire a new receptionist! Join our friendly team if you enjoy a vibrant student environment and are passionate about providing a high level of customer service. We are offering flexible, part-time working hours in our student lounge located in the center of Cambridge.

 

Cambridge SU is a Living Wage accredited employer. The Living Wage Foundation celebrate and recognise the leadership of responsible employers who choose to go further and pay a real Living Wage based on the cost of living, not just the government minimum. Please email vacancies@cambridgesu.co.uk if you would like any further information about our current opportunities, or have any difficulty applying for any of our vacant roles.

Cambridge SU is committed to creating an organisation in which all members and employees are respected, discrimination is not tolerated and diversity is encouraged.  All members and employees will be treated fairly and with respect. Selection for employment, promotion, training or any other benefit will be on the basis of aptitude and ability.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Our volunteers assist the work of Cambridge SU. The Students' Union achieves a lot for its membership with limited resources and could not continue its work without the energy and experience of volunteers.

See our current list of vacant volunteer opportunities below

Executive Committee - Liberation Reps (12 roles)

What?

Liberation Reps represent voices of marginalised students within the SU’s key student-led decision-making bodies, the Executive Committee and Student Council.

 

How and Why?

In doing so, they can offer thoughts and views on Sabbatical Officers campaigns, have a say on the political direction of the Union, and ensure intersectionality is built into all of this.

 

Who?

We are looking for committee members from societies that represent:

  • BME students
  • Disabled students
  • International students
  • LGBTQ+ students
  • Students who identify as experiencing or having experienced social, educational, or economic disadvantage
  • Women students, or students who identify as having experienced misogyny

12 roles are available in total, 1 Undergraduate and 1 Postgraduate per group. Your society must be registered as a Representative Student Group with the SU Activities Team.

For more information on the Liberation Rep role, contact campaigns@cambridgesu.co.uk. To apply contact chair@cambridgesu.co.uk

Officer Scrutiny Panel (5 roles)

What?

Officer Scrutiny Panel Members evaluate the work and progress of Sabbatical Officers, holding them to account on behalf of students.

 

How?

The panel meets twice in Michaelmas and Lent term, and once in Easter. They receive reports on and ask questions about officers’ priority campaigns and projects, policy work, and how they are representing students on committees, before making a judgement about their overall progress.

 

Why?

Panel Members have the important role of ensuring the Sabbatical Officers are effectively representing students and working in the best interest of students.

 

Who?

We are looking for:

  • 2 current or former JCR officers, who are undergraduate students
  • 2 current or former MCR officers, who are postgraduate students
  • 1 other student member, no previous role required

For more information about the roles available and to apply, contact chair@cambridgesu.co.uk

Society Syndicate Members (2 roles)

What?

Societies Syndicate Members represent students on the Societies Syndicate, a University committee which meets three times a year, and manages funding and support for University student societies.

 

Why?

As a member of the Societies Syndicate you will have the exciting opportunity to represent students on a University committee and influence issues that affect societies.

 

Who?

We are looking for:

  • 2 students, no prior experience of University committees needed

To apply contact chair@cambridgesu.co.uk

Student Observers (2 roles)

What?

Student Observers oversee the vote counts for SU elections and referendums. If requested, they also provide thoughts on issues relevant to student democracy.

 

Why?

Student Observers are a crucial part of the SU’s democracy and allow students a behind-the-scenes look into the SU vote system and how vote counts work.

 

Who?

We are looking for:

  • 2 students, no prior experience or role needed

To apply for one of the Student Observer positions, contact chair@cambridgesu.co.uk

We regularly seek volunteers for major events, such as the annual Freshers Fair and the Shadowing Scheme. Please register your interest with us to be notified of up-and-coming volunteering opportunities.

 

Tender Opportunities

Cambridge SU works with a range of organisations offering professional services. Click here to view current tender opportunities which are open for applications.