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Students' Union Job Opportunities
💼 Finance Manager
Salary: £40,555 - £44,301 per annum (pro rata), including pension, and discounted membership to Aberdeen Sports Village.
Contract: Two Year Contract
Hours: 30 hours per week/ 0.8 FTE
Based: Aberdeen
Closing Date: Tuesday 30th September 2025, 5pm.
We’re looking for a skilled finance professional to lead and evolve the financial operations of our dynamic, student-focused organisation. This hands-on role involves everything from budgeting and reporting to audits and compliance, with the opportunity to shape systems, and guide a team Working closely with the Chief Executive, you’ll manage day-to-day finance, drive improvements, and support service level agreements and grants. You’ll also lead the Finance Team, oversee payroll, and foster financial understanding across the Union.
If you're values-driven, collaborative, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
You can find a full recruitment pack, job description, and application form below. If you’re interested or would like more information, then please get in touch at ausa-hr@abdn.ac.uk and we will be delighted to have a chat with you.
To apply for this position, please send a completed application form and Diversity Monitoring form (available below) to ausa-hr@abdn.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 30th September 2025, 5pm.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview by Friday 3rd October 2025.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 10th October 2025.
🔗Application Pack
🔗Job Description
🔗Application Form
🔗Diversity Monitoring Form
💼 Students’ Union Administrator – Finance & Funding
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Contract: Fixed term until December 2025
Hours: Minimum of 5 hour per week with the possibility of up to 15-20 hours during term time
Based: Aberdeen
Closing Date: 27 September 2025, 9am
We’re looking for a confident and friendly student to join our SU Admin Team in a key support role. You’ll be the first point of contact for student enquiries at the SU Reception, helping with memberships, event tickets, room bookings, and general support. You’ll need strong organisational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail to keep records up to date and ensure students get the help they need.
This role also involves handling student group finances, reviewing grant applications, and delivering budget workshops, so confidence with numbers and spreadsheets is a must. You’ll be using tools like Teams and databases, so IT literacy is important. If you’re a clear communicator, happy to help others, and keen to gain hands-on experience in a busy, student-facing environment, we’d love to hear from you! Full training will be provided.
To apply: Please send your completed application form and Diversity Monitoring Form (available below) to ausa-hr@abdn.ac.uk.
🔗Application Pack
🔗Application Form
🔗Diversity Monitoring Form
💼 Students’ Union Administrator – Digital & Communications
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Contract: Fixed term until December 2025
Hours: Minimum of 5 hour per week with the possibility of up to 15-20 hours during term time
Based: Aberdeen
Closing Date: 27 September 2025, 9am
This role is front-facing supporting student engagement at the Students’ Union. The post-holder will be the first point of contact for student enquiries, both in-person and via email. They will assist students and student groups with managing memberships, event tickets, room bookings, and website permissions. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks independently are essential, as the role involves handling multiple administrative responsibilities and meeting deadlines.
In addition to reception duties, the role leads on maintaining and improving website content, removing outdated pages, updating information, and creating new content in line with SU branding. The assistant will produce the weekly student activities email and support communications through social media and event admin. This position suits someone interested in communications, design, or digital media, and requires confidence using digital platforms, excellent written communication, attention to detail, and a good understanding of SU Student Activity processes.
To apply: Please send your completed application form and Diversity Monitoring Form (available below) to ausa-hr@abdn.ac.uk.
🔗Application Pack
🔗Application Form
🔗Diversity Monitoring Form
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