Welcome to our Recruitment page!
Below is a list of the full-time, part-time and volunteer positions that the Student Union has currently. If you are interested in applying for the roles you should read the information carefully and follow the instructions. If you have any queries about any of the roles you should email recruitment@uwsunion.org.uk
Full-Time
At UWS Students' Union, we’re here to make sure students are heard, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Our mission is simple: “To be the voice for students at UWS, effecting change and maximising the student experience by creating a sense of belonging and offering opportunities to improve students’ lives.”
Due to internal career progression, we’re looking for a new Operations Coordinator to join our team – someone who can provide 1st class administration, HR, H&S and Governance support to a busy and vibrant office. Keeping the administration function running smoothly allows the student facing staff members to do what they do best.
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You might be attending and taking part in conferences with other Students’ Unions to share ideas and best practice, assisting/completing risk assessments for Union activities or providing secretarial support to the Board of Trustees. Whatever the situation, you will bring essential and detail focused skills to maintain and improve the smooth running of the Union.
You’ll also:
- Process purchase invoices through Xero accounting software.
- HR administration support and maintenance of BrightHR platform.
- Ensuring adherence to H&S policies and procedures.
- Recruitment and onboarding of new staff/Elected Officers.
You’ll be joining a small, values-driven team that’s passionate about social justice, equity, and creating a supportive environment for all UWS students.
The role: The Operations Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and robust operation of the administration function of the Students’ union.
Reporting to the Deputy CEO on day-to-day aspects of HR, H&S, Governance and some Finance including processing purchase invoices and supplying payroll information.
| Department |
Administration & Finance Department |
| Location |
Paisley with occasional travel to Lanarkshire & Ayr. Hybrid option: 1 day per week at home. |
| Salary |
SU Grade 4: £26,942 – £29,179 per annum |
| Hours of Work |
35 Hours per week |
| Type of Contract |
Permanent, subject to a six-month probationary period. |
| Reports to |
Deputy CEO - Finance & Governance |
What We Offer?
- 23 Days Annual Leave plus public holidays and 2 weeks holidays in December / Janaury (pro rata)
- Flexible working opportunities
- Death in service benefit
- Commitment to supporting your Continuing Professional Development
- Good working environment, excellent colleagues with lots of opportunities to try new ways of working
- NUS Totum discount card & access to Perks at Work
- Access to Health Assured employee assistance
To apply for this post, please complete the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form, available in the job description on our website, and email them to recruitment@uwsunion.org.uk.
Please note that we cannot accept CVs as part of the application process.
| Closing Date |
6th August 2025, at 12pm |
| Interviews |
Week commencing 18th August 2025 |
All applications and related documents will be treated confidentially. Unsuccessful applications will be securely destroyed six months after the closing date.
Operations Coordinator: Application Pack, July 2025
Operations Coordinator: Application Form
Diversity Monitoring Form
Part-Time
- There are no current vacancies
Why would you like to work at UWS Union?
Working for a Students Union is like no other job! There is never a dull moment in our sector and you will never have the same day twice. We care about the Students who are our members and we work with our partner institution to improve the student experience for them across all of UWS’s campuses.
We also care about our staff and strive to ensure that you feel supported in your role, have opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, are able to network with other professionals across the Student Union movement and have a chance to have a lot of fun along the way.
What’s in it for me?
In addition to having competitive salaries, we provide a number of benefits to our staff team including:
- Generous Annual Leave (including 2 weeks off at Christmas)
- Contributory Pension
- Flexible working opportunities
- Commitment to supporting your continued professional development
- Good working environment, friendly colleagues and lots of opportunities.
- NUS Totum discount card and access to Perks at Work
- 10% discount at our Student Union outlets
- Access to Health Assured employee assistance programme.
What to do next?
Follow the instructions for the role that you wish to apply for, and make sure that you send the relevant paperwork by the required deadline.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team that is made of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates, black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Candidates and LGB, Trans and non-binary candidates.