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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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 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 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.