We’re looking for someone with the passion to support the Enterprise team in driving advertising opportunities and generating income via external partners for Bristol Students’ Union. You will work with the team to maintain existing meaningful brand partnerships, whilst also outreaching to new businesses. The role will also assist the Enterprise team in the successful delivery of commercial events, brand activations, and venue hire events.  

What’s the job?  

Role: Commercial Assistant 

Hours: Part time (minimum 3 days per week) or Full time 35 hours per week. 

Salary: The starting salary for this role is £24,500. The Grade range for this role is divided over a number of spine points. The Grade range is £24,500 - £34,368 and pay can progress annually through the band in line with our pay and reward policy. Note that this salary information was updated on 13 August 2024

Contract: Permanent 

Closing date: 23 August 2024, 9am 

Who are we? 

Part business, part charity, part membership body – Bristol SU is a seriously fun place to work.  Our professional staff do something extraordinary every day: we support student leaders to give people a voice in their education, help people get the most out of their student experience and help people make the change they want in the world. We have over 26,000 members, 400 clubs and societies, a diverse range of professional services, and an innovative strategy that will help to create an inclusive and supportive University community. 

What will you bring? 

• You’ll have experience in a customer facing role and using various IT programs, including Microsoft Outlook. 
• You’ll have an interest in marketing and/or brand partnerships and/or event management. 
• You’ll be able to communicate effectively with verbal and written communication skills: in person, over telephone, and over email. 
• You know how to think creatively and proactively to solve problems.

Why apply?  

Because you’re excited to make a difference!  

We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced pay for parents taking maternity, adoption or shared parental leave, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector, a generous pension scheme and at least 40 days’ holiday. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance through flexible working and are open to considering requests for part-time working. We provide professional training so that whatever your chosen field of work, with the right mix of challenge and support, you’ll gain fantastic experience, and room to develop and advance your career. 

We are proud to have been recognised through numerous accreditations and awards that demonstrate our commitment to creating a positive and supportive culture. We have appeared in the Inclusive Companies top 100 list and have won a number of awards for our commitment to diversity, including best Students' Union. We also won a Third Sector Excellence Award at the 2018 Investors in People Awards. No wonder 93% of our employees would recommend Bristol SU as a great place to work! 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to life at Bristol SU. We approach our work with positivity and celebrate our diverse and unique communities. Our people are proud of our values and care about creating diverse and supportive communities that are inclusive of age, disability, gender, identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and experience. 

Be yourself, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good.  

Key dates 

Closing Date: Friday 23 August 2024, 9am 

Interviews: From W.C 16 September, dates are flexible.