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We are a value driven organisation, existing to meet the needs of our members who are students at the University of Derby. Every University is required to have a Students’ Union by virtue of the 1994 Education Act, the broad objective for each Union is to represent the needs of students to the University, provide (where relevant) welfare services, ensure there are opportunities to play sport and engage on recreational activities, and to run free and fair elections for our own governance.
We have a team of up to 35 permanent employees and up to 50+ part-time student employees all of whom play a key role in delivering a wide range of activities and support services for students. We provide a high level of student representation at the University via our four full time elected Officer Trustees: President, Vice President (Activities), Vice President (Education) and Vice President (Welfare).
Current Vacancies
We currently have no open vacancies, please check back later.
PAL Leader
- Salary
- National minimum wage / national living wage per hour
- Contract
- Fixed term, 1st August 2025 – 31st July 2026
- Hours
- Up to 4 hours per week, term-time
- Location
- Hybrid, home site
The Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) scheme at the Union of Students is recruiting students from second year and above to the role of PAL Leader. This role supports first year and foundation students with their transition to university and academic study.
We are looking for students who will be second year or above in September 2025 to support this scheme during term time. Successful applicants will be given training and will support other students in their discipline. The PAL Leader role has a flexible working pattern which can work around study and other personal commitments.
- The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Thursday 20th March 2025.
- Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 25th March or Wednesday 26th March
Union Advisor
- Salary
- £9,929,40
- Contract
- Permanent, subject to a satisfactory 6-month probationary period
- Hours
- Part time; 15 hours per week
- Location
- Kedleston Road (with regular travel to other sites across Derby, Chesterfield and Buxton)
To provide free, impartial, and confidential help and advice to members of the Union whilst promoting the Union Advice service and its awareness campaigns across the University.
- The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Thursday 23rd April 2025.
- Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 1st May