Welcome to Kent Students' Union Recruitment

Kent Students' Union is a charity that supports students at the University of Kent. At Kent Students' Union, we know how important it is for students to have the opportunity to earn extra money while studying.

We are here to provide the best student experiences on the planet. We do this by standing up for students, helping them have the best time at Kent and preparing them for life after Kent. We are clear about our values as an organisation and for the people who work and volunteer here – we are Bold, Inclusive and Supportive.

Our outlets include The Venue nightclub, Woody's bar and restaurant, two Co-op stores, and the Library Café all based on the Canterbury campus. We also have our online employment services - Jobshop, assisting University of Kent students in Canterbury and Medway to find part-time, temporary and seasonal employment.  We run commercial services to provide Kent students with valuable job opportunities on campus, helping them build essential employability skills and experience for their CV which will help them be successful in the competitive job market.

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Level 2 Qualified Early Years Practitioner, Oaks Nursery

We’re looking for a Level 2 Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our warm and experienced team at Oaks Nursery, based on the beautiful University of Kent campus. You’ll be part of a well-established, supportive setting committed to providing outstanding care and inspiring learning opportunities for children from babies to pre-schoolers. Flexible working hours, excellent holidays, including 2 weeks at Christmas and New Year.

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Permanent

Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner, Oaks Nursery

We’re looking for a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our warm and experienced team at Oaks Nursery, based on the beautiful University of Kent campus. You’ll be part of a well-established, supportive setting committed to providing outstanding care and inspiring learning opportunities for children from babies to pre-schoolers. Flexible working hours, excellent holidays, including 2 weeks at Christmas and New Year.

Closes 11:59pm 14/06/2026

Fixed Term

Retail Graduate Trainee Manager (Parkwood) - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

We are seeking a recent or soon to be graduate for an opportunity within our retail department. This is an opportunity to enhance your customer service, management and leadership skills whilst leading, coaching and empowering a team of staff to deliver an outstanding shopping experience.

Closes 11:59pm 20/05/2026

Fixed Term

Graduate Commercial Assistant - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Woodys’ is located in the student village on campus, Parkwood. The Graduate Commercial Assistant will be a key member of the Catering and Licensed Trade Department, reporting directly to the Parkwood Operations Manager. The postholder will be tasked with assisting the team in ensuring that Woody's provides food and beverage services of outstanding quality, which exceed customer/member expectations;.

Closes 11:59pm 24/05/2026

Fixed Term

Student Duty Supervisor, Retail

You will be a member of the Retail Department delivering exceptional customer service. The post-holder will be responsible for staff motivation, front of house supervision and ensuring we exceed customer expectations. The post holder will be responsible for stock and cash control, health and safety of staff, customers and security of the building and its contents. £14.91 per hour.

Closes 11:59pm 05/06/2026

Permanent

Retail Date Code Check Assistant at KSU Coop - Full Time

Are you looking for a position within retail to kick start your career? We're looking for someone with great attention to detail to be responsible for ensuring the Coop reductions and wastage routines are being correctly complete each day, food wastage is kept to a minimum, supporting the replenishment of the store, supporting serve at the checkouts and working afternoon to evening shifts (Monday to Friday 15:00-23:00 term time, 14:00-22:00 non-term time) in line with the reduction time periods.

Closes 11:59pm 25/05/2026

Fixed Term

Licensed Trade Assistant, Woody's Student Staff

We are looking for student staff to join our team at Woody's Bar based in Parkwood for the next academic year. The Parkwood Building boasts a 300 capacity bar/café offering a great coffee and food offer with a wide range of student events from quizzes to K-pop karaoke and showing all major sports fixtures. Our Licensed Trade Department is one of the Union's largest customer-facing departments and runs 5 outlets – The Library Cafe, Woody's and The Venue – across the Canterbury campus.

Closes 5:00pm 25/05/2026

Permanent

Technical Operations Manager

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a fast-paced, student-led organisation, supporting everything from core IT infrastructure and digital platforms to large-scale events, venues and commercial outlets. The role combines leadership, technical expertise and operational delivery, ensuring our systems are reliable, secure and support an outstanding student experience. You will lead the day-to-day operation of IT and Technical Services, managing staff, suppliers and systems.

Closes 5:00pm 01/06/2026

Permanent

Technical Support Coordinator

Kent Students’ Union is looking for a Technical Support Coordinator to provide hands-on technical support across IT systems, events and commercial services. This is a varied and practical role, supporting everything from day-to-day IT support and troubleshooting to live events, audio-visual systems and EPOS/till operations across our venues and outlets. You’ll be a key part of ensuring technology runs smoothly across the organisation.

Closes 11:59pm 07/06/2026

Fixed Term

Qualified Early Years Practitioner, Maternity Cover 12 Month FTC

Are you passionate about working with children from babies to pre-schoolers? Do you want to be part of a great team of like-minded people? Do you have previous experience of working in a busy nursery? If the answer is yes, then this role is for you! Flexible working hours, excellent holidays, including 2 weeks at Christmas and New Year.

Closes 5:00pm 29/05/2026

Fixed Term

Student Duty Supervisor, Campus Coffee

Are you an experienced Barista looking for some more responsibility? You will be a self-motivated, highly driven and flexible individual, who works well in a team or on their own. You will have experience of working in busy, commercial and customer-focused organisations and will have excellent communication skills. The post-holder will be highly competent in managing teams of staff to achieve outstanding customer service.

Closes 5:00pm 29/05/2026

Fixed Term

Licensed Trade Assistant, Campus Coffee Student Staff

We are looking for student staff to join our team at Campus Coffee based in the Library for the next academic year. Campus Coffee is part of Kent Students' Union's Licensed Trade Department, Licensed Trade is one of the Union's largest customer-facing departments and runs 5 outlets across the Canterbury campus – The Library Cafe, Woody's and The Venue.