Apply to become part of our student staff team at your Students’ Union.

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Apply to become part of our student staff team at your Students’ Union.

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.

What kind of jobs can students do?

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!

Why should I apply to become a member of student staff?

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!

How do I apply?

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.

No vacancies available?

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.

Careers & Enterprise can also help you find a job! Browse opportunities on the Careers Hub and explore paid extracurricular roles on our Jobs & Experience webpage. If there are no vacancies, why not take a look at our Part-Time Jobs Guide to get inspiration of where to look for part time work.

Need help with your CV or application? Book an appointment with the Careers & Enterprise team before applying. You can also book a careers guidance appointment if you want a more general chat about your career path.

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    • Sustainability Intern

      Salary:  £15.56 per hour (plus 19.27% holiday pay)

      Application Deadline:Mon 11 Aug 2025 09:00

      Details:We’re looking for a current Queen Mary student to become our Sustainability Intern within our Volunteering team. You would work with the volunteering team on sustainability initiatives such as Big Green Canal Cleans, re-use fairs, climate action week and more. You will improve students’ understanding of sustainability within the SU and engage with students and support the wider SU in Sustainability-related projects where appropriate and are passionate about all things sustainability related!

      Role type: Student

    • Reward and Recognition Intern

      Salary:  £15.56 per hour (plus 19.27% holiday pay)

      Application Deadline:Mon 11 Aug 2025 09:00

      Details:We’re looking for a current Queen Mary student to become our Reward and Recognition Intern. You would work on improving our positive communications about what student groups and student leaders are doing, support with engaging with groups online through social media and emails, and support with planning and delivering Student Engagement team reward and recognition initiatives for student groups and leaders. Apply to join our team today!

      Role type: Student

    • Qmotion Receptionist

      Salary: from £27,340.00

      Application Deadline:Tue 12 Aug 2025 23:59

      Details:We are seeking a part-time receptionist to work at our busy Sport and Fitness Centre based on the Mile End campus of Queen Mary University Of London, who is capable of exceeding member expectations on a daily basis, whilst ensuring the reception area and the activities within it are promoted and run to a high standard. You must have a high level of professionalism and be innovative and passionate in looking to deliver the highest levels of customer service.

      Role type: Career

    • Front of House Supervisor - Qmotion Sport and Fitness Centre

      Salary: £29,406.00 - £32,066.00

      Application Deadline:Fri 15 Aug 2025 23:59

      Details:We are seeking a Front of House Supervisor to work at our busy Sport and Fitness Centre based on the Mile End campus of Queen Mary University Of London, who is capable of exceeding member expectations on a daily basis, whilst ensuring the reception area and the activities within it are promoted and run to a high standard. You must have a high level of professionalism and be innovative and passionate in looking to deliver the highest levels of customer service.

      Role type: Career