Not your typical workplace and that’s the point. We’re an independent charity here to help students LOVE Exeter. That means we focus our time and energy on doing what’s right for students.

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Introduction

Whether you want to earn alongside your studies, lead and represent students, or bring your expertise to a career role, there’s a place for you here.

Paid Student Roles

Want a paid role that fits around your studies? 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.

Why work with us
  • Flexible hours around your timetable and deadlines
  • £15.07 per hour or a voucher for your time for one-off work
  • On-campus and hybrid roles
  • Friendly, supportive teams
  • Training and development from day one

What you’ll gain
  • Reliable shifts and paid work
  • Skills and experience for your CV or resumé
  • Confidence from getting stuck in and figuring things out
  • A team, social life, and people you’ll genuinely get on with
  • Real responsibilities - lead, bring ideas and shape what we do.
2 hours
30

Video Content: My experience as a Mature student

We are looking for a student to make a video about their experience as a Mature student (someone who started university after turning 21 years old), sharing their tips and advice for new Mature students. If your application is successful, we'll email you with a full brief.

Apply By:
31 Aug
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Volunteer

Want to shape student life, lead a community, or make sure student voices are heard?

Our volunteering roles give you the chance to do all of that - from representing your course or department to leading a society or running events.

Whether you're speaking up for students or bringing people together, you’ll play a key role in making the student experience better for everyone.

Why get involved
  • Shape what student life looks like on your course, in your community, or across campus
  • Work with students, staff, and leaders to make change happen
  • Get stuck into something outside your degree that actually matters
  • Be part of a community of people who care about making sure students have the best university experience
  • Full training and support- no experience needed
What you’ll gain
  • The confidence to step outside your comfort zone and own it
  • Experience of leading people, projects, or change - for real
  • A voice that’s heard, and the chance to influence what happens next
  • Stories, examples, and achievements you can actually talk about in interviews
  • A stronger sense of who you are, what you’re good at, and what you want to do next

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Career Staff

At the Guild, what you do doesn’t sit behind the scenes, it shapes student experiences every day. From the support students receive to the communities they build, your work helps make Exeter a place students love being part of.

You’ll work in a collaborative, values-led environment alongside people who care about what they do and who they do it for.

Why get involved
  • Work that genuinely makes a difference to students’ lives
  • Roles where you can see and feel the impact of what you do
  • Be part of a community shaped with students and build things together
  • Be trusted to try ideas, take ownership and make things better
  • A place where people care about the work and about each other
What you’ll gain
  • 27 days holiday + bank holidays + winter closure
  • Up to 6% employer pension contributions
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • A personal development budget of up to £300
  • Paid time off for volunteering, caring, and life events
  • Enhanced leave for parents and fertility treatment
  • Wellbeing support and employee assistance programme
  • Termly discounts and rewards via Wellness360
35 hours
£38,733

Learning and Development Manager

We’re looking for someone with the passion to help shape how people learn, grow and flourish at Exeter Students' Guild. This is an exciting opportunity to build a joined-up approach to Learning and Development that helps colleagues to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed.

Apply By:
1 Sep
Learning and Development Manager
35 hours
£38,733

People and Culture (HR) Manager

We’re looking for someone with the passion to help create a place where people feel supported, valued and able to do their best work. You'll work alongside colleagues across the Guild, building trusted relationships, offering practical advice and continually improving how we support our people.

Apply By:
25 Aug
People and Culture (HR) Manager
35 hours
£31,357

Academic representation Senior Coordinator

You’ll be responsible for leading operational delivery of academic representation systems across departments and faculties, creating an empowering and supportive environment to ensure students have an active voice in shaping their academic experiences.

Apply By:
26 Aug
Academic representation Senior Coordinator

What it's Like to Work Here

We’re not a corporate workplace and we’re proud of that.

We’re a community of people who care about what we do and who we do it for. Everything here is focused on making student life better, and that creates a working environment that feels collaborative, radically inclusive, empowering and full of purpose.

This is a place where you can be yourself, try new things, and build your confidence along the way. You’ll work alongside a mix of students, staff, and specialists - all bringing different perspectives, ideas, and experiences.

Whether you’re here for a few shifts a week or building your career, you’ll be supported to grow, develop your skills, and make a real impact.

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
Miles
Student Reception Assistant
I’ve honed my leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills. I wouldn’t hesitate to take this role up again.
Deborah
Deborah
Department Officer Volunteer
The Guild makes a real effort to accommodate individual needs, prioritise employee wellbeing and support a healthy work-life balance. It’s also given me real opportunities to grow beyond my immediate role and build new skills.
Zainab Zafar
Zainab Zafar
Representation & Advocacy Coordinator
The best thing about my role is the team! Working with career staff is so rewarding, and I feel a valued member.
Isabelle
Isabelle
Student Campaigns & Democracy Assistant
My favourite part is influencing decisions, introducing new ideas and steering the society towards a direction that I feel reflects the members’ interests and values.
Remie
Remie
Society Committee Member Volunteer
I love the variety the role gives me as I am able to try and lead so many new and different activities.
Emily
Emily
Student Reception 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
Miles
Student Reception Assistant
I’ve honed my leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills. I wouldn’t hesitate to take this role up again.
Deborah
Deborah
Department Officer Volunteer
The Guild makes a real effort to accommodate individual needs, prioritise employee wellbeing and support a healthy work-life balance. It’s also given me real opportunities to grow beyond my immediate role and build new skills.
Zainab Zafar
Zainab Zafar
Representation & Advocacy Coordinator
The best thing about my role is the team! Working with career staff is so rewarding, and I feel a valued member.
Isabelle
Isabelle
Student Campaigns & Democracy Assistant
My favourite part is influencing decisions, introducing new ideas and steering the society towards a direction that I feel reflects the members’ interests and values.
Remie
Remie
Society Committee Member Volunteer
I love the variety the role gives me as I am able to try and lead so many new and different activities.
Emily
Emily
Student Reception Assistant
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