Welcome from our CEO!
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for considering to apply for a position at the UEA Students' Union. I am delighted to welcome you to a vibrant and values-driven organisation, keeping students at the heart of what we do.
At UEA Students' Union, we take pride in fostering a culture of creativity, inclusivity, and collaboration. We believe in empowering students who are not just seeking a job but are passionate about making a positive impact on the student experience. Your decision to apply demonstrates your commitment to excellence, and we are thrilled at the prospect of potentially having you as a valuable member of the team.
The Students' Union is more than just a workplace; it is a community that embraces the perspectives that each team member brings along. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where your talents will be recognised and your contributions will make a meaningful difference.
Please explore our website and familiarise yourself with the diverse range of initiatives, events, and services we provide to the student body. You will discover that we are not just an organisation; we are a group driven by a shared vision of enhancing the student experience.
Thank you for considering the UEA Students' Union as the next step in your professional journey. We look forward to learning more about you through the application process and hope that this experience will be as rewarding for you as it is for us.
Should you have any questions or require further information, please reach out to our HR Team at union.hr@uea.ac.uk.
Best of luck with your application, and we eagerly anticipate the possibility of welcoming you to our team.
Warm regards,
Jumara Stone (she/her)
CEO, UEA Students' Union
You can read more about our strategy here.
Join an organisation where you can make real impact
Our staff are one of the most important things to us - without our brilliant teams, we couldn’t do the work that drives us.
Whether you’re joining us as a member of student, career or casual staff, or thinking about being a trustee, there are so many reasons to join, with the biggest reason being the impact every role has on our mission.
What We Offer
Career Staff
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Competitive pension schemes with employer contributions of up to 8%
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Generous holiday entitlement with additional time off at Christmas and Easter
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Flexible/ hybrid working arrangements
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Focus on Staff Development - half a day a month for continuous professional development
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Chances to develop through various training and development initiatives.
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Paid professional subscription fees relevant to your role (CIPD, CMI etc)
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Generous care leave policies
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Highly recommended Ofsted registered nursery onsite, where you can benefit from tax advantages through Salary Sacrifice
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Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering free and totally confidential support on a range of topics, including coaching, wellbeing, legal and financial advice
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Seasonal benefits, such as flu jabs
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Free eyecare tests for all DSE users
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Great campus facilities - Supermarket, Post Office, Boots: the chemist and numerous cafes and bars
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Discounted access to exhibitions at the on-site Sainsbury Centre
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Free access to the Sports park with discounted membership enabling you to take advantage of the Olympic sized swimming pool, fitness and aerobic centres, athletic track, climbing wall, gymnastics centre and various courts and pitches.
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Campus library open 24/7, containing 800,000 books, journals and specialist materials
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The campus buildings are set in over 300 acres of green parkland, home to a number of protected species and five areas recognised as County Wildlife Sites
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Discounted car parking on-site
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Car Share scheme with benefits including priority parking and a guaranteed get-you-home service
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Discounted annual bus passes and season tickets available to all staff who prefer not to use their car and a local bus company provides a free park and ride facility just 15 minutes away which services the campus every 20 minutes.
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Cycle to work scheme with a free on-campus bike servicing initiative for those who have their own bikes.
Student and Casual Workers