Student Jobs

Department: Insight and Influence

Pay band and salary range: £12.71 per hour (plus holiday pay)

Hours: 12.5 hours per week (term-time only)

Role summary: As a Student Researcher, you’ll play a key role in supporting creative and inclusive research projects that explore the diverse experiences of your fellow students. You’ll help gather and analyse valuable insights using a variety of innovative methods, ensuring that every student’s voice, especially those often unheard, is captured.

Working closely with the Students’ Union team and student communities, you’ll contribute to meaningful reports and presentations that directly influence Union activities and university decisions. This role offers a fantastic chance to develop your research skills, gain real-world experience, and make a positive impact on student life.

Application Deadline: 19th October 2026

Interviews: 26th October 2026

How to apply: Learn more about the role, and apply via our Application Portal.

And complete the diversity monitoring form.

Department: Communities Team

Pay band and salary range: £12.71 per hour (plus holiday pay)

Hours: 6 hours per week

Role summary: We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic, and driven student to help us create and develop our working wardrobe project focusing on sustainability and removing the barrier of lack of suitable clothing to wear at job interviews.

You will be working to run a weekly event , recruit volunteers, and promote the project to students and staff.

Application Deadline: 20th October 2026

Interviews: W/C 26th October 2026

How to apply: Apply via our Application Portal.

And complete the diversity monitoring form.

Read more about the role and what's expected before applying by downloading the Job Description.

Department: Communities Team

Pay band and salary range: £12.71 per hour (plus holiday pay)

Hours: 6 hours per week

Role summary:Are you passionate about sustainability, student welfare, and community building? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Project Intern to join The Essentials Hub team!

Unlike day-to-day retail roles, this position focuses on the growth, development, and strategic impact of the project. You will play a key role in expanding our support network, empowering fellow students with practical life skills, and building partnerships with external food co-ops to share best practices.

Application Deadline: 20th October 2026

Interviews: W/C 26th October 2026

How to apply: Apply via our Application Portal.

And complete the diversity monitoring form.

Read more about the role and what's expected before applying by downloading the Job Description

Pay band and salary range: £12.71 per hour (plus holiday pay)

Role summary: Are you passionate about helping students shape the future of their Students' Union? Do you enjoy facilitating discussions, bringing people together, and ensuring everyone's voice is heard?

We're looking for a Students' Council & Assembly Chair to lead and facilitate our key democratic meetings. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in student-led decision making, helping students debate ideas, develop campaigns, hold elected representatives to account, and influence the direction of Lancashire Students' Union.

As Chair, you'll work closely with SU staff and elected reps to create welcoming, inclusive and engaging meetings where students can contribute confidently and effectively. You'll remain impartial throughout discussions, ensuring decisions are made fairly and that all participants have the opportunity to be heard.

Application Deadline: 22nd October 2026

Shortlisting: 23rd October 2026

Interviews: 29th October 2026

Start date: W/C 2nd November 2026

How to apply: Apply via our Application Portal.

And complete the diversity monitoring form.

Read more about the role and what's expected before applying by downloading the Job Description.

Department: Community Engagement

Pay band and salary range: £12.71 per hour plus holiday pay

Hours: 21 hours per week, term time only

Role summary: The Democracy Coordinator will help ensure students are at the heart of decision-making across the Union. You'll coordinate our democratic processes, ensuring they are accessible, transparent, and impactful.

Working closely with student leaders and our Union staff teams, you'll champion meaningful student participation, helping students shape the issues that matter most to them. You'll support the delivery of elections and formal democratic structures, oversee the development and implementation of Union policy, and use engagement data and insight to identify opportunities to strengthen student influence.

As the Union's expert on democratic procedures and byelaws, you'll ensure our processes are well-managed and understood, while working collaboratively across the organisation to bring democracy to life through effective communication, connecting with community organising, and developing student engagement initiatives.

Ultimately, you'll help bridge formal democracy and everyday student voice, ensuring students can see the impact of their participation and the change it creates.

Application Deadline: 26th October 2026

How to apply: Apply via our Application Portal.

And complete the diversity monitoring form.

Read more about the role and what's expected before applying by downloading the Job Description.