Student Researcher
Company
Location
Bristol BS8 1QU
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Employment Type
Contract, Contract
Salary
£13.45 an hour
Job Highlights
- Engage in research activities, such as conducting surveys and focus groups to support student experiences and enhance educational quality.
- Ideal candidates will have experience in data analysis, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in research.
- This is a zero-hours contract with various daytime hours, offering 20 days paid leave, a pension scheme, and excellent training opportunities.
Job Requirements/Description
What’s the job?
Role: Student Researcher
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.
What will you bring?
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
(Bonus!) You have experience with quantitative analyses and statistics
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!
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: 10 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
Click here to apply
Role: Student Researcher
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.
What will you bring?
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
(Bonus!) You have experience with quantitative analyses and statistics
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!
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: 10 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
Click here to apply
Company
Location
Bristol BS8 1QU
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Employment Type
Contract, Contract
Salary
£13.45 an hour