University of Bristol
Student Researcher (Engagement)
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We’re looking for someone with a passion for research and insight to join our team at Bristol SU!
You’ll get stuck into everything from recruiting participants and collecting data, with opportunities to dive into analysis and discover what students really think. One day you might be helping us figure out how to improve the academic experience of a specific demographic group, and the next you could be uncovering how students feel about SU events, services, and support.
We are specifically looking for a confident, outgoing University of Bristol student who is comfortable approaching others to recruit participants. If you're keen to turn student voices into real change, we’d love to hear from you!
What’s the job?
Role
Student Researcher (Engagement)
Hours
Various daytime hours
Salary
£13.45 /hr
Contract
Zero Hours
Closing date
27 August 2026, 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 32,000 members, 350 clubs and societies, a diverse range of professional services, and an innovative strategy that will help to create an inclusive and supportive University community.
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- You’ll have experience with surveys, focus groups or data analysis
- You’ll be able to confidently approach and talk to students, with a curiosity for research and genuine interest in student life and experiences
- You know how to communicate clearly – both written and verbal, have strong attention to detail when collecting or entering data, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have an organised approach to managing tasks and meeting deadlines
Why apply?
Because you’re excited to make a difference!
We are a Living Wage accredited organisation. We offer the flexibility for work-study balance. What’s more, you will get 20 days of paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro-rata depending on your hours worked. You are eligible to opt-in to our contributory pension scheme. Working at Bristol SU will give you access to a range of opportunities including the chance to shadow members of staff to learn more about what they do as well as excellent training and development opportunities to help you pursue your chosen 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. No wonder 87% of our employees would recommend Bristol SU as a great place to work!
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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.
Bristol SU strives to have an inclusive culture and an environment for all, underpinned by respect and compassion, where everyone feels welcomed, included, supported, valued and safe. Bristol SU recognises that candidates from some backgrounds/ identities may face additional barriers throughout their careers and when applying for new roles across the sector. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team by offering two guaranteed interview schemes – a scheme for people of colour and a scheme for disabled people.
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: 27 August 2026, 9am
- Shortlisting: 27 August 2026
- Interviews: 9 September 2026
Please visit our website to download our Applicant pack for more information before submitting your application.
For general enquiries, please contact us at bristolsu-people@bristol.ac.uk
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Available documents
Student Researcher Engagement - Student Staff Applicant Pack August26.pdf
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