We're Hiring!
We're excited to be hiring two brand new, full-time staff roles to help shape and deliver the Union's next steps in its journey.
- Student Opportunities and Communications Lead
- Student Voice and Advice Lead
About Royal Agricultural University Students’ Union (RAUSU) and working here
RAUSU is a charity which exists to improve student life for Royal Agricultural University (RAU) students. Based on a beautiful campus in Cirencester, RAU has around 1,100 students from 43 countries and is one of the UK’s leading institutions for agriculture and rural-related studies. We are proud to work positively and in close partnership with RAU to enhance students’ experiences.
RAUSU is at a pivotal point. Following a period of significant change, we now have a new Director supporting a newly elected President alongside a committed Board of Trustees, with the aim of building something special.
As a new member of our small team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by shaping the Union's future. It’s an exciting time to join RAUSU where you can develop your ideas and your career in a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment.
We’re looking to build an inclusive, flexible and fun working culture with people who are up for getting stuck in and getting stuff done. There are high expectations with high levels of trust which is backed up by high support.
We offer a pension scheme, generous annual leave, opportunities for development and in partnership with the University, there’s free tea and coffee and free parking too.
Whilst the roles have lead responsibilities, as part of a small team you will have the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of RAUSU life. No two days will be the same.
Our newly approved vision, mission and values give you an idea of the Union we are building and if these sound like something you're on board with, we’d love to hear from you.
Vision
A thriving student community where every RAU student feels supported, empowered and proud to belong.
Mission
To represent, support and connect students – amplifying their voices, improving their experience and building a stronger university community.
We do this by:
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Championing student interests within the University and beyond
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Offering inclusive opportunities to lead, socialise and grow
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Providing advice, activities and advocacy that put students first
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Working in partnership to shape a better RAU for all
Values
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Student-led – We put students at the heard of everything we do. Their needs, ideas and voices drive our decisions
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Collaborative – We build relationships built on trust, openness and shared purpose – across the University, with partners, and among students
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Inclusive – We create spaces and opportunities where everyone feels welcome, seen and valued
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Accountable – We are transparent in our decision, responsible with our resources, and committed to continual improvement
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Bold – We are not afraid to challenge, to change, or to lead – when it matters, we show up and speak out.
Student Opportunities and Communications Lead
£30,000 per year
30 days annual leave plus Christmas closure and Bank Holidays
Full time, 35 hours per week, permanent role
Are you interested in helping students to build community, foster a sense of belonging and enjoy their time at University? Are you able to create engaging content? Do you want to combine support of student societies, volunteering, fundraising with leading events and communications? This could be the role for you.
About the role and who we’re looking for
The role will lead all aspects of our support for student-led societies including training, administration and celebration. It will also lead our support for volunteering and fundraising, ensuring all activity is compliant with Union policy and charity law. Raising and Giving (RAG) is a key part of RAUSU life and you’ll be responsible for helping it have even more of an impact.
The role is also responsible for the Union’s communications, helping us to develop accessible and engaging content so that students know what’s going on, how they can get involved and how their Union is improving student life.
Whilst the role involves facilitating lots of fun, there are limited staff and financial resources and we need to ensure our activities are well planned and safe. If you’re able to balance working creatively, turning your hand to a variety of tasks whilst remaining student-centered, we’d love to hear from you.
Full details of the role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification
For an informal conversation about the opportunity, if you have any questions or if there is anything we can do to make the recruitment process more accessible, please contact Caroline Dangerfield, Director, at caroline.dangerfield@rausu.co.uk
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement which explains why you want to work at RAUSU and how you meet the person specification.
Please send these to caroline.dangerfield@rausu.co.uk by 9am on Friday 15 August 2025.
All applications will be read by a human and we’d like to get to know the person behind the application so we’d ask that you limit your use of AI when completing your application.
You must have the right to work in the UK and we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 28 August 2025.
Student Voice and Advice Lead
£30,000 per year
30 days annual leave plus Christmas closure and Bank Holidays
Full time, 35 hours per week, permanent role
Are you interested in helping students to use their voices to improve their University experience? Are you able to provide non-judgmental and empathetic advice? Do you want to establish and shape new services and activities? This could be the role for you.
About the role and who we’re looking for
The role will lead on all aspects of student voice, working closely with student leaders and University staff to help students shape their education. It will also lead our policy and campaigns work supporting students to effectively engage with issues that matter to them.
The role will also work closely with the Director to shape and deliver the Union’s democratic events, enabling students to direct the work of their Union.
Crucially, the role will also be responsible for establishing and developing an advice service. This is a brand new area of work for the Union ensuring our students have access to high quality, independent advice and support.
The role is responsible for shaping and delivering some of our core activities however, there are limited staff and financial resources and therefore working in collaboration with University colleagues and partners will be key. If you’re able to balance working creatively, turning your hand to a range of tasks whilst remaining student-centered, we’d love to hear from you.
Full details of the role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.
For an informal conversation about the opportunity, if you have any questions or if there is anything we can do to make the recruitment process more accessible, please contact Caroline Dangerfield, Director, at caroline.dangerfield@rausu.co.uk
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement which explains why you want to work at RAUSU and how you meet the person specification.
Please send these to caroline.dangerfield@rausu.co.uk by 9am on Friday 15 August 2025.
All applications will be read by a human and we’d like to get to know the person behind the application so we’d ask that you limit your use of AI when completing your application.
You must have the right to work in the UK and we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interviews will take place on Friday 29 August 2025.
