We are looking for staff to 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 organising 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 registered charity, with a large trading subsidiary; Our vision mission and values are set out below.

Vision: For every student to feel, seen, heard, valued and empowered.

Mission: HUSU exists to champion student priorities helping you succeed in your studies and beyond. As your Students’ Union, we represent your voice to the University of Hull and to other representative bodies, making sure your academic interests and wellbeing are supported. We offer loads of opportunities to get involved, from societies and sports to events, campaigns, and student-led change. Whether you are here to meet new people, make a difference, or just enjoy your time at university, we are here to support your journey and help build a community where everyone feels they belong.

Our Trading Subsidiary provides an on campus Bar in partnership with J D Wetherspoon, a mini-supermarket in partnership with SPAR, and our nightclub and live gig space Asylum.

Our Values:

Inclusive - We are committed to fostering equity, diversity, Inclusion and belonging, by continuously adapting our services to 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.
• Cleaning and litter picking across Student Central, including cleaning windows, sweeping and other duties.
• 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.
• Any other duties that may be reasonably required

Reports to: Facilities, Health and Safety and Sustainability Manager

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 466323.

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: Friday 5th June 2026, 11.59pm