This page holds a listing of any job vacancies that are available at UWS Union.
External & Student Trustees
We have an exciting opportunity for aspiring External and Student Trustees to join our Board of Trustees!!
The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is sector leading in breaking down barriers to students from the lowest socio-economic backgrounds accessing Higher Education. Our Students' Union plays a vital role in ensuring ALL students across ALL campuses get the support they need to ensure they achieve their academic goals and have an excellent student experience.
So If you are passionate about advancing the opportunities for students and supporting the development of a dynamic and passionate students' union this would be a great opportunity for you!
Closing date for applications is Monday the 4th of November 2024 and we anticipate that interviews will be held the week commencing 18th of November 2024. These dates may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen
Please see the following links for more information on these voluntary roles and how to apply.
(We would particularly encourage Undergraduates and Women to apply)
Why would you like to work at UWS Union?
Working for a Students Union is like no other job! There is never a dull moment in our sector and you will never have the same day twice. We care about the Students who are our members and we work with our partner institution to improve the student experience for them across all of UWS’s campuses.
We also care about our staff and strive to ensure that you feel supported in your role, have opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, are able to network with other professionals across the Student Union movement and have a chance to have a lot of fun along the way.
What’s in it for me?
**Please note that Trustees are not considered members of staff, and the role is voluntary**
In addition to having competitive salaries, we provide a number of benefits to our staff team including:
- Generous Annual Leave (including 2 weeks off at Christmas)
- Contributory Pension
- Flexible working opportunities
- Commitment to supporting your continued professional development
- Good working environment, friendly colleagues and lots of opportunities.
- NUS Totum discount card and access to Perks at Work
- 10% discount at our Student Union outlets
- Access to Health Assured employee assistance programme.
What to do next?
Follow the instructions for the role that you wish to apply for, and make sure that you send the relevant paperwork by the required deadline.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team that is made of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates, black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Candidates and LGB, Trans and non-binary candidates.