Who we are
Student-led, values-driven, and here to make student life better
Student-led and here for students
HSU is a student-led charity. We're here to represent students and run services that make a real difference. Our mission is simple: make student life better.
Our values
Inclusivity
We want everyone to feel welcome, represented, and valued — staff and students alike.
Empowerment
We help people take the lead, build confidence, and try new things.
Engagement
We make sure everyone feels connected to the team and the wider student community.
Integrity
We're honest, fair, and respectful — doing the right thing even when it's the hard thing.
Wellbeing
How we support wellbeing — through good leadership, preventing problems, building community, and always improving.
- Good leadership and a healthy culture
- Sorting issues early before they grow
- Community focus and continuous improvement
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Confidential help and advice for work and life.
Recognition & Growth
- Cheers for Peers — quick thank yous for teamwork and kindness
- Inclusive Employers Bronze, Investors in Ethnicity, Disability Confident
- Learning & development — internal and external courses to help you grow
Your working day
Smart-casual in office · practical at events · SU kit available
Train, bus, cycling · parking permits available
Flexible hours · hybrid options · great work-life balance
Working in Student Central
Home to HSU — main office, shop, HudLets, Advice Centre. Spaces for pool, societies, and events.
- Gender-neutral toilets, prayer rooms, accessible routes
- Baby-changing facilities
- Cafés, gyms, green spaces, canal-side walks
Benefits & Perks
- 29 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off
- 2 extra days for religious/cultural festivals
- Christmas closure (2 weeks) — not from annual leave
- Aegon pension: 5% employee, 3% SU (rising to 6% matched)
Discounts & extras
