Career staff

If you’re motivated by meaningful work, enjoy collaborating with others, and want to help shape an inclusive and dynamic student community, a career at The Union could be the perfect next step.

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Career staff at The Union

Career staff play a central role in delivering the wide range of services and experiences that make The Union a vital part of life at Manchester Met. Our work spans multiple specialist areas from providing expert support through our Advice services, to helping students build communities through Societies, empowering student voice and democracy, and running our diverse commercial outlets that keep our spaces welcoming and vibrant.

Working here means joining a passionate, collaborative team committed to giving students the best possible experience. Our organisation is fast paced, people focused, and full of opportunities to make a genuine difference. Staff describe The Union as a place where no two days are the same, where learning and development are embedded into everyday work, and where wellbeing and worklife balance are genuinely valued.

We welcome people at every stage of their career, whether you’re taking your first step into the workplace, building experience in a specialist area, or progressing into a managerial or leadership role. With training opportunities, supportive managers, and a culture that encourages growth, The Union is a place where you can develop your skills, stretch your strengths, and advance your professional journey over time.

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The Union is fun, fast-paced and full of people who are passionate about supporting students.

No two days are the same, and that’s probably my favourite thing about working here. I’m naturally curious and love working with people across the organisation to support students and deliver great services to them.

There are loads of opportunities to learn and develop too, from qualifications and courses to learning on the job – and everything in between. The organisation really cares about its people, and I feel support to strike a good work/life balance. Especially important for me as I navigate life as a mum of young twins.

Jo, Deputy CEO and Director of Impact and Influence

Benefits at The Union

Enjoy your time away

26 days holiday, 6 discretionary days, plus Bank Holidays. This one speaks for itself really.

A sight to behold

Get your eye test covered and £100 towards some new glasses on us.

We’ve got you covered

We care for all our staff’s mental and physical wellbeing with various initiatives including an employee assistance programme, supportive sick pay, and more.

We celebrate new parents

We offer a generous maternity scheme, as well as joint parental leave, adoption leave, and paternity leave.

We’re all about education

There are plenty of learning and development opportunities put forward to all areas of the organisation.

Thinking about your future

We have a pension scheme to prepare you for retirement, you can put aside 4-6%, and it gets better, The Union will match the amount you choose.

Discounts

Take advantage of student discounts in various places and initiatives in the city centre!

The Union is a great place to develop your skills and work in an environment that’s fun and fast-paced. It’s a space where we thrive working collaboratively and feel like we really are making a difference.

Additionally, The Union's dedication to advocating for student rights and welfare aligns with my own values, making my work feel meaningful. Lastly, the diverse range of events and activities I lead in organising are exciting and add variety to my role, keeping me motivated and engaged.

Maria, Student Staff Events Assistant

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