Student Voice Assistant - Science & Health; Student

Student Voice Assistant - Science & Health (Student Role Only)

Job Reference

UPSU
26263

Remuneration

£13.45 per hour

Term

Part time, fixed term until July 2027

Closing Date

Midday, 20th July 2026

Interview Date

3rd August 2026

We are looking for a student staff member - a Student Voice Assistant for the faculty of Science and Health - to support the Representation team in our work with Student Reps (training, support, recognition), help us continue our partnership with University Staff, and to develop our democratic structures and student council. The post-holders will support the Student Representation team in the organisation, communication, and support of our Student Reps, ensuring they are engaging with UPSU and their University commitments, attending mandatory and additional training, and ensuring they are carrying out their roles effectively.

It’ll be important to understand how to communicate with students from different backgrounds, how to work within a team and handle competing priorities, and how to adapt to volunteer needs, along with a good grasp of broader student issues and an understanding of student voice in general.

The position will be 7 hours a week (equivalent to 1 day a week) but this is flexible and there may be additional hours available depending on need. You don’t need to be from a particular faculty to be one of our Student Voice Assistants, but a SAH student would be preferable.

• Communication
• Working with volunteers
• Problem Solving
• Organisation
• Google Suite (or Microsoft Office if you are unfamiliar with Google apps)
• Creative and Social Media skills are beneficial but not essential

• Flexible working (work around other commitments)
• Inclusive and supportive team

Beginning of September

The University of Portsmouth Students' Union (The Union or UPSU for short) is a forward thinking, friendly organisation with a vision of "delivering a positive impact with every Portsmouth student". As a charity led by its values and guided by its members, we offer a wide range of services and activities to support and enrich the lives of our students. UPSU employs approximately 35 career staff, a further 100 student staff and we work with over 1000 registered student volunteers and over 100 student groups.

To apply, please visit

For an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Zoe Picton, Representation Specialist, at  or

Further information about Portsmouth Students' Union is available at

Deadline: 12pm, 20th July 2026

Interviews: 3rd August 2026 (virtual)

Please note:

this role will close once 40 applications are received.

We kindly ask that candidates do not send CVs or cover letters as these will not be considered. You can find an application form on our website.

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role to ensure a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. We will not disclose any personal details to the shortlisting panel. Any documents or links with identifying information will not be used during shortlisting, but can be submitted if you are selected for an interview.

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community and we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment which supports everyone from recruitment through to appointment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people and as part of this commitment, we are working to improve the diversity of our workforce to ensure that it is as relevant and representative of our student community as possible and are actively encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.

The Union is a MINDFUL EMPLOYER and we are committed to creating a supportive and open culture and actively support the mental wellbeing of all staff.

Due to the high number of applicants, if you have not heard from UPSU by the interview date you should assume you have been unsuccessful in your application.

Completed application forms should be emailed before the closing date to:

Please quote the job title or reference number in the subject.

• CVs will not be considered as applications
• Due to the high number of applicants, if you have not heard from UPSU by the interview date you should assume you have been unsuccessful in your application
• Applications must be received before the stated closing time/date
• Applications may also be submitted by post, addressed to:
  Job Applications, University of Portsmouth Students' Union, Cambridge Road, Portsmouth PO1 2EF

The University of Portsmouth Students' Union has a vision of creating a positive impact with every Portsmouth student during their time at University.