Jobs

Working for Queen Mary Students' Union

Queen Mary Students’ Union is a democratic membership organisation that is the voice of all Queen Mary students. The Students' Union ensures that the University and the wider community are listening to what students want and works to improve students’ lives.

The Students’ Union has around 150 student staff working across the Mile End, Whitechapel and Charterhouse Square campuses in many different commercial outlets and departments. Our student staff are the focal point of the organisation, and they play a key part in delivering an excellent service to all our members!

For all Queen Mary Students' Union job enquries, please email su-admin@qmul.ac.uk. To apply, you need to create an account or sign in with your student account.

Across your Students’ Union there are a wide variety of jobs that become available to students across the year. These include:

  • Internships
  • Receptionists and Team Members
  • Sport Activators
  • Fitness Instructors
  • Retail Assistants
  • Baristas
  • Bar Staff
  • Photographers and Videographers
  • Kitchen Staff

Plus many more!

Student staff roles fit perfectly around your studies. At the Students’ Union, we understand the value of your education and want you to be able to study well during your time working with us. Whilst some roles may require particular commitments, working hours are flexible with hours varying for each role, which means working for your Students’ Union can fit perfectly around you!

There are also fantastic benefits and rewards in place for student staff including:

  • London living wage
  • 20% discount on Qmotion gym memberships
  • 20% discount in Students’ Union outlets (terms and conditions apply)
  • Free training and development through the Queen Mary Skills Award
  • Opportunities to get involved with an array of Students’ Union projects

Plus many more!

A full list of current opportunities will be listed below under Job Listings.

To apply for a role, you will need to click on the application form link for the job you are interested in applying to. You'll then be asked to log in to the QMSU website so you need to create an account or sign in with your student account.

Once logged in, you can start to complete the online application form. You'll be able to save the application form and come back to it but once it's submitted you will not be able to make any changes. Once the deadline has closed you will not be able to submit an application, so do make sure you submit before the deadline.

Location of jobs: Student staff roles are based in our outlets, offices and beyond! Locations include the Mile End, Whitechapel and Charterhouse Square Campuses.

If there are no vacancies available you can still get involved with us! Why not take a look at our Volunteering opportunities? By becoming a volunteer, you get access to quality opportunities to volunteer in Tower Hamlets and across London, giving you the opportunity to have new experiences, develop skills and to make a difference. For more information on how to get involved, click the button below.

Volunteering opportunities

If you want to keep up to date with our latest student staff job vacancies, you can leave your email here and we will keep in contact when vacancies pop up.

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Jobs Listings


  • Recreational Sport Supervisor

    Salary: £27,979.00 - £30,685.00

    Application Deadline:Tue 30 Apr 2024

    Details:QMSU Sport is comprised of 6 strands of sport and fitness within QMSU, and these are 1) Qmotion Sport & Fitness Centre, 2) Talented Athlete Programme, 3) Club Sport, 4) Social Leagues, 5) Get Active, and 6) Community Foundation. This role will oversee the Recreational Sport Programme whilst working closely with other members of the Sport & Fitness team to improve and expand our offering to the students here at QMUL.

  • Fitness Coach

    Salary: £27,979.00 - £30,685.00

    Application Deadline:Tue 30 Apr 2024 23:59

    Details:We are seeking a highly motivated fitness coach to support the successful operations of the Sport & Fitness Centre. You will be responsible for providing guidance and assistance to users of the fitness areas, ensuring all areas of the facility are clean and free from hazards, and improving member experience through the proactive promotion and delivery of our fitness services including inductions, group exercise classes, personal training, and events.

  • QMSU Summer Sports Camp Lead Coach

    Salary:  £13.99 per hour (plus 13% holiday pay)

    Application Deadline:Mon 06 May 2024 23:59

    Details:This role will lead on the delivery of sport activities for children aged 8-11 whilst ensuring that our offer remains engaging and inclusive. You’ll be responsible for a group of children, initiating games, leading on activities, and ensuring the welfare needs of all children are met. You can pick and choose the weeks you work, weekends off, paid training and induction and the chance to play your favourite sports all summer! If this sounds like the job for you, apply now!

  • Sports Camp Volunteer Coach

    Salary:  Please note this is a volunteering role

    Application Deadline:Mon 06 May 2024 23:59

    Details:This role will support on the delivery of sport activities for children aged 8-11 whilst ensuring that our offer remains engaging and inclusive. You'll provide a high standard of customer care and support the promotion of our services as the face of the camp. You'll have the responsibility of planning and delivering sessions to the children attending the camp. This role offers the opportunity to develop transferable skills, invaluable work experience and the chance to play your favourite sports!

  • Retail Assistant

    Salary:  £13.99 per hour (plus 13% holiday pay)

    Application Deadline:Thu 16 May 2024 23:59

    Details:Are you friendly and engaging, with an accurate and detail focused approach to your work? We're looking for part-time Retail Assistants to help with the day-to-day running of the shops on the Mile End campus. You will need to be an excellent team player, have great communication skills, with the ability to work flexibly and effectively. You will be required to help to ensure the outlet is running smoothly and fully operational at the scheduled times. Apply to join our Retail Team today!