Student Activities Manager

Who you are

You’re a confident and approachable leader who genuinely cares about students and creating opportunities for them to shine. You’re organised and operationally focused, able to manage teams, projects, and events efficiently while ensuring the student experience remains at the heart of everything you do. You understand that following processes, managing logistics, and keeping things running smoothly are key to delivering safe, successful, and memorable activities.

You enjoy motivating and supporting others, from staff to student volunteers, and take a hands-on, creative approach to making activities inclusive, impactful, and fun. You value diversity, fairness, and positivity.

Above all, you believe that sports clubs, societies, and student-led activities are at the heart of the student experience. You’re passionate about helping students make friends, build confidence, and create memories that will last a lifetime, while fostering a community where everyone feels welcome, represented, and able to get involved.

Why apply?

Because you're inspired by the opportunity to make a real difference in students’ lives.

As a Students’ Union and registered charity, our mission is simple but powerful: “To ensure every student thrives at Brunel”. We’re anything but corporate – a dynamic, values-driven team of passionate individuals committed to positive change. We work in an unconventional, energetic environment where creativity and purpose go hand in hand.

In return for your passion and commitment we offer a flexible and supportive workplace, and an excellent holiday allowance – all designed to help you thrive too.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. We’re building a diverse, inclusive team that reflects and champions the diversity of our student community.

And just so you know – your application will be read by a real person. We don’t use AI to screen candidates, because we genuinely care about getting to know you. So, when you apply, write your personal statement as if you're speaking directly to us. We’re looking forward to hearing your story.

BENEFITS

We offer a generous benefits package to reward our staff's hard work and commitment:

•                     Pension Scheme – statutory workplace pension scheme ‘NEST’.

•                     Generous holiday allowance - Generous holiday allowance - 25 days a year plus bank holidays (This will be pro rata'd for part-time employees). Additional days are usually given at Easter and Christmas in line with the University closure dates (usually about 5 additional days a year).

•                     Long service - 2 additional days leave will be given after 5 years continuous service

•                     TOTUM Card - All Union career staff are entitled to receive a TOTUM student discount card free of charge.

•                     Active@Brunel - Free membership to our social sports programme.

•                     On-site parking – Parking on campus at a low-cost rate.

•                     Flexible Working - The Union adopts a flexible working environment.

•                     Hybrid working – The Union allows for the ability to occasionally work remotely, based on business need.

•                     Personal Development - The Union is fully committed to investing in your future. If you are interested in a training programme which you feel would benefit you within your current position you can submit a training request via your line manager.

•                     Employee assistance programme

KEY DATES

Applications close – 26th January 2026 23:59

Interviews – 4th February 2026