Work with us

We are looking for an enthusiastic student to join our casual staff team! 

We are looking for a student to support the day-to-day operations of the Representation function. The role will require working with the Representation Team, and supporting with delivering engaging content to students at the University of Portsmouth, and speaking with students on a wide range of social media platforms and in person.

Skills you’ll need:

• A strong understanding of Social Media, particularly platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, how to edit videos and understand engagement and algorithms.
• An ability to undertake a broad range of creative tasks, including writing articles, graphic design, photography and video. 
• Practical understanding of how to promote Union activities through various means of communication.
• Confident in communicating with relevant stakeholders to gain necessary information.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working (work around other commitments)
• Inclusive and supportive team
• Development opportunities
• It will look great on your CV, job applications or to future employers

The Organisation

The University of Portsmouth Students’ Union (The Union or UPSU for short) is a forward thinking, friendly organisation with a vision of “delivering a positive impact with every Portsmouth student”. As a charity led by its values and guided by its members, we offer a wide range of services and activities to support and enrich the lives of our students. UPSU employs approximately 35 career staff, a further 100 student staff and we work with over 1000 registered student volunteers and over 100 student groups.

Further Information

To apply, please visit www.upsu.net/careers

For an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Anwar.Jawula@upsu.net Number: 02392843636-AnwarJawula:Representation specialist 

Further information about Portsmouth Students’ Union is available at www.upsu.net. 

Deadline: 3rd August 2026

Interviews: 7th August 2026

*Please note, due to high numbers of applications, this role will close once 30 application forms have been submitted.

We kindly ask that candidates do not send CVs or cover letters as these will not be considered. You can find an application form on our website. 

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role to ensure a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. We will not disclose any personal details to the shortlisting panel. Any documents or links with identifying information will not be used during shortlisting, but can be submitted if you are selected for an interview. 

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community and we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment which supports everyone from recruitment through to appointment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people and as part of this commitment, we are working to improve the diversity of our workforce to ensure that it is as relevant and representative of our student community as possible and are actively encouraging applications from underrepresented groups. 

The Union is a MINDFUL EMPLOYER® and we are committed to creating a supportive and open culture and actively support the mental wellbeing of all staff.

Due to the high number of applicants, if you have not heard from UPSU by the interview date you should assume you have been unsuccessful in your application.