SP1 - £12.21 per hour

We are looking for additional staff who will be able to start working for us before the Summer break and can be part of the team through the next academic year (September 2025 to May 2026). If you are a current University of Hull student and will be continuing your studies for the academic year 2025-26 and would like to be be part of our Facilities Team, we would love to hear from you.

Join a fun and dynamic team responsible for setting up a variety of events including club nights, Bongo’s Bingo and live music events in the Students’ Union and sometimes events across campus. In addition to event set-up, you’ll also help keep the Students’ Union looking great by doing tasks like picking up litter, sweeping, cleaning windows, and organizing equipment. The role involves a lot of hands-on work, including lifting and moving tables, chairs, and benches. It’s a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet people, stay active and be part of making events at Student Central a success!

A little bit about us

Hull University Students’ Union is a Charity, with a large Commercial subsidiary; our primary purposes are:

• Advancement of education, promoting the interests and welfare of students during study and representing, supporting and advising students.
• Being the recognised representative channel between students and the University of Hull and other representative bodies.
• Providing social, cultural sporting, recreational activities, and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its students.

Our Commercial Subsidiary provides a range of services for students including, a Supermarket, a pub, a nightclub, coffee and food outlets.

Our Values:

Inclusive - We actively support Equality and Diversity we adapt our services to reflect and meet the evolving needs of our members.

Innovative – We look to the future seeking new opportunities, collaborations and partnerships; we are imaginative, creative and progressive

Positive – We continually work to improve your Union, we are confident, optimistic and solution focused.

Fun – We focus on making your time at University as enjoyable as possible.

Supportive – We listen, look out for your best interests and make sure your voice is heard.

About the Role

You do not have to have specific experience in event set-up as training will be provided and support given throughout your employment at HUSU. All PPE will also be provided. Shifts will mainly be for 3-4hrs during the day and although this is a zero-hour contract, we would usually expect you to be available to work between 4 and 16 hours during term-time (consideration will, of course, be given for availability & leave).

If you are honest, reliable, trustworthy, punctual and a great team player then you are exactly what we need to help provide the best service for our students!

Key Responsibilities

• Attend in-house training, courses and complete documentation, where required

• Adherence to all Health & Safety regulations

• Assist in the physical set up and breakdown of event spaces, including moving furniture, arranging seating, setting up tables.

• Ensuring that all equipment is safely installed and compliant with health and safety standards is a crucial responsibility.

• Setting up event spaces according to precise layouts and specifications is essential. This includes accurate placement of equipment, décor, and seating arrangements.

• Ensuring events are set up in a timely manner and there are no disruptions to the event schedule.

• Work as part of a team to meet deadlines

• Completing safety checks of the building and reporting back.

• Attend staff meetings, when required.

• Must be flexible

• Any other duties that may be reasonably required

Person Specification

Essential

• Ability to lift and move equipment. Events set-up often involves handling heavy equipment such as tables, chairs, lighting, and sound systems. Physical work is required.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow precise set-up requirements.
• Understanding of health and safety considerations and experience of complying with health and safety rules, either in employment, voluntary work or education.
• Experience of working irregular shifts across unsociable hours.
• Punctual and reliable and able to work flexibly when required.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and work with specific timeframes. Being able to work under pressure while meeting deadlines is essential in this role.
• Proactive attitude, including identifying potential issues or needs before they become problems.
• Confident working in busy areas.
• Knowledge of the Students’ Union.
• An understanding of the events we put on in Asylum and in Student central.

Desirable

• Events set-up experience.
• Moving and handling experience.
• Experience in identifying and addressing hazards.
• Experience of using Microsoft Excel including data entry and completing forms.
• Proven ability to anticipate need. Whether it's preparing event spaces in advance or performing preventative maintenance, anticipating requirements is a key asset.

Benefits

Discount in our SPAR shop, Wetherspoon Sanctuary and The Asylum plus opportunity for free tickets to events.

Additional Information

We are committed to ensuring our workforce accurately reflects the diversity of the world we live in. We positively encourage applications from all individuals irrespective of gender, age, home country, ethnic background, sexuality, religious beliefs or disability.

All candidates will be treated equally and all appointments made on merit.

If you require any further information or wish to discuss this role please email HUSU-HR@hull.ac.uk or telephone 01482 466755.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applicants.

If you feel you can make a difference and add value in the Facilities Team as well as seizing an opportunity to develop your own skills, then please click the link below to apply.

Closing date: Sunday 11th May 2025.

Details
£1,221.00 per hour
Location: Hull, HU6 7RX, GB