About Cardiff University Students' Union

Cardiff University Students' Union (CUSU) has a vision of working with every Cardiff student to enhance their university experience.

As a student-led, independent part of the university, CUSU represents students and provides a diverse and inclusive range of activities and services that enrich student life.

The organisation and it's people regularly have the freedom and ability to try new things. They are a fun and vibrant place to work, where you can work across incredible diverse areas from running 4000 capacity events, to an advice service, a letting agency, volunteering projects and many other areas. Movement within the company is encouraged and they strongly value capability over technical experience where possible.

To ensure the union continues to evolve and progress, the organisation has created a staff representatives committee, weekly all staff meetings, ideas boxes, regular team meetings and three annual staff development days.

What is it like to work for Cardiff University Students' Union

My Manager

84% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Heads of Departments report on their strategic progress quarterly. In addition, one-to-one's are held every month which review progress and financial performance.

84% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

My Team

91% of staff disagreed:

People in our team don't care much for each other

CUSU hold a weekly standing meeting which is used to provide feedback and information flow to each other across the whole company. This meeting is also used as an opportunity to deliver presentations and undertake collaborative activity to help develop new strategies and tackle issues which may arise.

91% of staff disagreed:

People in our team don't care much for each other

Fair Deal

64% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Annual Staff Awards are held as well as issuing certificates of excellence for outstanding work. In support of this, the company also holds a weekly standing meeting on a Monday morning where praise and thanks is given back to employees and departments for the work they have undertaken.

64% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Holidays

Companies offering a minimum of 28 days annual leave to all employees after one year
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative
Development

Companies that provide support for non-work related training to all staff
Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to all staff