Join Our Team as a Marketing and Events Assistant
Are you a current University of Glasgow student with a passion for events and marketing? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join the Glasgow University Students’ Representative Council (SRC) as a Marketing and Events Assistant.
- Pay: £13.50 per hour + performance bonus
- Location: McIntyre Building, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ (hybrid working available)
- Hours: 15 hours per week (flexible working pattern)
- Contract: Until 31st October 2025 (possible extension to 30th March 2026).
About the Role:
As Marketing and Events Assistant, you’ll work closely with the Marketing & Communications Lead to help deliver SRC events and campaigns - most notably during Welcome Week - and support year-round activities that promote student engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion. You’ll also help bring in sponsorship and advertising from external companies, supporting our income generation and enhancing opportunities for students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with organising a variety of SRC events, including Welcome Week, January Welcome, Black History Month, Halloween, Burns Night and Exam De-Stress.
- Co-organise the two-day Welcome Fair, coordinating over 250 participating clubs, societies, and businesses.
- Support sponsorship and advertising sales (e.g. Welcome Fair stalls, online ads), helping to generate income for student-facing activity.
- Help manage communications with external companies, maintain booking records, and liaise with the Finance Team to process invoices.
- Provide support to the SRC's student Events & Promotion Team, including scheduling shifts, preparing event plans, and helping on the day.
Requirements:
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Confident speaking to people and promoting ideas.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and work both independently and as part of a team.
- A proactive, enthusiastic, and flexible approach.
- Some experience in events, marketing, or sales is essential.
Eligibility:
- You must be a current University of Glasgow student.
- You must be available full-time from mid-August to mid-September, as Welcome Week (12–19 September) is our busiest time.
- Hours are flexible around your studies, but some evening and weekend work is expected.
- Depending on your strengths, we may split this role into two part-time positions.
Application Process:
To apply, please email your completed application form - detailing your experience and why you’re interested - to recruitment@src.gla.ac.uk.
We do not accept CVs.
- Closing Date: Monday 28 April 2025 at 4pm
- Interviews: Early May 2025 - dates TBC.
- Expected Start Date: Mid to Late May 2025 - dates TBC.
Application Documents