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There’s never been a more exciting time to join Exeter Students’ Guild as we enter our new 5-year strategy period!
We’re here to help over 30,000 students at the University of Exeter love their time at University. As an independent charity, we’re all about championing students’ voices and making a real difference to their experience, whether that’s through events, support, societies, or campaigning for change.
Career Staff
Our career staff are the dedicated professionals who keep things running behind the scenes all year round. Our career team brings long-term expertise, stability and support to everything we do. They’re a big part of how we deliver on our mission to empower and support students every day.
Why work for us?
Finance Trustee
Exeter Students’ Guild is looking for a passionate and experienced External Finance Trustee to join our Board and help shape the future of our student-led organisation. Trustees play a key part in making sure the Students’ Guild runs well and stays true to its purpose. As a Trustee, you’ll help set the Guild’s direction, support and challenge senior staff, and make sure we’re using our resources responsibly and operating within the law.
Student Roles
At the Guild, students don’t just support what we do, they shape it. From reception staff, to content creators, data crunchers, EDI consultants and student reps, we employ over 70 students in a whole range of roles and teams.
We offer both hourly weekly contracts and ad hoc paid opportunities to get involved.
Flexible shifts: Your studies come first. We ensure you can fit your shifts around your lectures and important course deadlines.
Great pay: We pay above the living wage at £14.12 an hour or provide a voucher to spend at 100s of shops as a thank you for your time!
Skills development: Build confidence, real workplace experience and strengthen your CV.
Real responsibility: We trust you take the lead, bring ideas and shape what we do.
Supportive team: You’ll be part of a fun, inclusive workplace where your wellbeing matters and your voice is heard
Make a difference: The work you do helps improve student life for yourself and others.
£30 Video - Campus Accommodation Tours
Show us around your accommodation, how you've decorated it and how you've made your rom your own! If your application is successful, we'll email you with a full brief. Apply by 17:00 17 April 2026.
£30 Video - Self Worth & Body Image
We want to remind students that their self-worth isn’t defined by Instagram standards, aesthetics and bodies, and to gently encourage healthier, more critical engagement with social media. If your application is successful, we'll email you with a full brief. Apply by 17:00 17 April 2026.
£15 Blog - Tips for living in a house in second year
There are lots of new things to navigate when living in a house in second year - knowing who to live with, splitting bills, keeping the house tidy. If your application is successful, we'll email you with a full brief. Apply by 17:00 17 April 2026.
£15 Blog - Top tips for searching for housing
Share your top tips for navigating the whole process of finding your second year house (things you wish you would have known), as well as how to choose where to live (also consider tips for location & price). If your application is successful, we'll email you with a full brief. Apply by 17:00 17 April 2026.
£30 Video - Study tips for Neurodiverse students
Provide some studying tips for Neurodivergent students. Everybody studies differently, but your tips may help people find new techniques to try. If your application is successful, we'll email you with a full brief. Apply by 17:00 17 April 2026.
£30 Video - Things to do in the evening (that doesn't involve going to the club)
Although many students choose to go to the club, it's not an essential part of the University experience - there are lots of other ways to meet people, make friends and be sociable. We'd like you to create a video that will be a part of a wider series aiming to demystify university life, challenge typical expectations seen on social media and help students feel that their university experience is valid, whatever that looks like. If your application is successful, we'll email you with a full brief. Apply by 17:00 17 April 2026.
£30 Video - How to make friends at University
This is one of the most asked questions we have from incoming students. This video will provide tips for how to meet new people and make friends at University. If your application is successful, we'll email you with a full brief. Apply by 17:00 17 April 2026.
£30 Video - What are societies?
We are looking to make a video explaining what societies are actually like, and why they are such a big part of university life, helping prospective students understand how they can get involved and find their community here in Exeter. We want students to understand that societies can be one of the most effective ways to meet people, try new things and feel part of the university community. If your application is successful, we'll email you with a full brief. Apply by 17:00 17 April 2026.
2025
University of Exeter, Most Engaged Employer Winner
“The best thing about my role is the team! Working together is so rewarding and I feel a valued member. I love being part of the Guild and connecting with my peers in a different setting.”
Isabelle, Campaigns and Democracy Assistant
“I really enjoy working directly with students to provide them with the best service possible, doing what I can do to provide them with the support they need.”
Miles, Reception Assistant
“I’m most proud of creating events that bring postgraduate students together, especially those who might feel isolated due to their schedules”
Vivian, PGR Events Assistant
“I love the variety the role gives me as I am able to try and lead so many new and different activities.”
Emily, Reception and Events Assistant
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Handshake
Looking for an easy way to find a part-time job? Visit Handshake’s platform to discover employers and opportunities, submit applications, and attend career fairs and other events.
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The University’s Career Zone
They’re there to help you at every step of your career journey. From developing your skills, to finding work placements, you’ll be supported no matter what industry you want to go into – even if you don’t know what you want to do yet! Thinking about boosting your employability? The Career Zone can help you find volunteering opportunities and can support your skills development. Learn about their sessions and upcoming events.
Visit the Career Zone