Looking for a flexible job on campus? Apply now to become a Retail Assistant in our Campus Shops...

BCUSU currently have 8 vacancies across our retail outlets:

• Curzon Campus Shop (ground floor) - 3 positions available
• City South Campus Shop (ground floor) - 4 positions available
• Parkside Campus Shop (third floor) - 1 position available

Our Campus Shops sell convenient products, meal deals, snacks, sweets, drinks, and student essentials. Our student team members work on a casual basis, ensuring a good balance to fulfil your study commitments, the opportunitiy to earn money and to gain skills for your CV.

We have 8 positions available across all our Campus Shops and you can choose your preference during the application process, however there is an expectation that if willing and required you may cover shifts across all our outlets. Any requirement to cover shifts will always be discussed with you in advance, once you have committed to a shift we expect fulfilment and reliability.

Job responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operation of the shop (staffing tills, serving customers, stocking shelves)

• Deliver exceptional customer service

• Ensure the outlet is presentable at all times

Who we're looking for

Successful applicants will be the first people students meet in our outlet. We are looking for people who are:

• Proactive and approachable 

• Trustworthy and reliable

• Comfortable working as part of a team

• Able to confidently act on their own initiative

• Willing to undergo necessary training to do the job 

Hours

Shifts are typically 3-6 hours in length and you work on a shift basis to ensure the opening hours of each venue can be fulfilled, click here to view our opening hours.

Our Campus Shops are closed on weekends but may require coverage of shift for University Open Days or Applicant Taster Days. Please note, during quiet periods of the year our shops may close or have less shifts available (during study breaks in Winter, Easter and the summer) 

Pay

£12.21 per hour

Deadline

Sunday 22nd June, 11pm. Late applications will not be considered and we may need to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so make sure you submit your application as soon as possible. 

We often have other recruitment opportunities throughout the academic year, keep an eye on bcusu.com/jobs and follow us on social media for future vacancies.  

Interviews

During week commening Monday 30th June.

Interviews are typically 30 minutes in length with the manager of the department. There will be various questions to help us identify that you have the skills and personal attributes that we value in our student staff. Online interviews can be offered.

How to apply

Submit your application online through the link below. All student staff members need to be enrolled BCU students, or be fully-enrolled by September 2025.

Selection process

Previous experience working in retail is helpful but is not essential. When you apply you are asked to provide a few sentences about yourself and why we should consider for this role. Use this opportunity to tell us why you think you would be a great member of our team. If you don’t have any previous experience, tell us about other times you have worked successfully as part of a team or where you’ve gained customer service experience in a different setting. 

Top tip: we select candidates for interview based on the shortlisting criteria listed in the job description. Ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the criteria.

Due to high volumes of applications we may only contact successful applicants.

Further information

BCUSU is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the application or interview process please get in touch to discuss your needs, by emailing studentunionjobs@bcu.ac.uk.

We look forward to receiving your application!