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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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    • Retail Assistant - Part-Time Roles X3 (Pro-Rata)

      Salary: £26,963.00

      Application Deadline:Wed 16 Jul 2025 23:59

      Details:We place a huge emphasis on outstanding customer service and satisfaction, and we are continuously looking to improve and expand our offering to our customers here at QMUL which is why we are looking for someone who enjoys and excels at the customer facing and operational aspect of this role. Sustainability and ethical awareness are paramount to what we do here at Queen Mary Students’ Union which is therefore a key feature in all of our commercial outlets.

      Role type: Career

    • Cafe Assistant

      Salary: £26,963.00

      Application Deadline:Wed 16 Jul 2025 23:59

      Details:We strive to improve our offerings to both the student and staff market with a focus being predominantly on sales and customer satisfaction development. We are looking for someone with a ‘can-do’ attitude, and who can grow with us along this exciting journey. You should have excellent interpersonal skills and a keen eye for detail, as well as being committed to the values of the organisation, being a safe, friendly and student led democratic organisation.

      Role type: Career

    • Cafe Assistants - Part-Time Roles x3 (Pro-Rata)

      Salary: £26,963.00

      Application Deadline:Wed 16 Jul 2025 23:59

      Details:Ground cafe at Queen Mary University of London, provides our students, staff, and members of the public with a wide range of cold/hot food and a space to relax, socialise and study. We place a huge emphasis on outstanding customer service and satisfaction, and we are continuously looking to improve and expand our offering to our customers here at QMUL which is why we are looking for someone who enjoys and excels at the customer facing and operational aspect of this role.

      Role type: Career

    • Community Organiser

      Salary:  £14.77 per hour (plus 19.27% holiday pay)

      Application Deadline:Thu 31 Jul 2025 09:00

      Details:We are hiring seven community organisers for the academic year 2025-2026. These all have different start dates so please read the job descriptions carefully. We encourage interested candidates to apply for multiple roles if interested! These are part-time student staff roles for multiple community organisers. We encourage applications from those with marginalized backgrounds. In the personal statement section of your application please state clearly which role(s) you are applying for.

      Role type: Student