CEO Welcome
Thank you for your interest in joining Cardiff Met Students’ Union!
We’re here to help students at Cardiff Met thrive, connect, and succeed by amplifying their voices, delivering brilliant activities, and making sure everything we offer is easy to access and genuinely inclusive. As a values-led charity, we care deeply about making a real impact where it matters most, for our members.
It’s a really exciting time to join us. We’re modernising how we work, growing our team, and shaping a workplace where everyone
can feel proud of the difference they’re making.
Whether you’ll be front and centre with students or supporting behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a passionate team that loves what it does.
If that sounds like the kind of place you’d like to work, we’d love to hear from you.
Chief Executive Cardiff Met Students’ Union
Cardiff Met Students’ Union Strategy 2025-2028
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Why work with us
At Cardiff Met SU we value staff wellbeing and offer a range of benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Christmas and summer closure periods
• 2 Wellbeing days
• Birthday off
• Flexible working opportunities (Hybrid working & reduced hours over the summer)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced carers and parental leave policies
Key Responsibilities
Support the delivery and development of inclusive, studentled sports clubs.
Coordinate club training, competitions, and fixture schedules, liaising with facilities and governing bodies.
Guide student leaders on club governance, budgeting, ordering, and event planning.
Organise and administer external vehicle hire, insurance and compliance.
Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure SU Sport web content is current and relevant.
Lead on the organisation and delivery of student sportrelated events and recognition activities.
Conduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to health and safety policies for all sports activities.
Work closely with student officers and clubs to enhance engagement in physical activity.
Understand and support the functions of the wider Student Activities team, including societies.
Contribute to long-term planning for participation growth in sport and wellbeing programmes.
Undertake additional duties as required within the department.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience in sports management, club coordination, or student activities.
Knowledge of health and safety practices, including risk assessments.
Ability to support student leaders with governance and operational planning.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Experience working with external partners, including governing bodies.
Confidence in managing logistics such as transport and event coordination.
Commitment to equality, student development, and SU values.
Experience in a Students’ Union or similar member-led environment.
Understanding of participation strategies for underrepresented student groups.
Full UK driving licence (for vehicle logistics coordination).
£24,070 - £26,568
Starting at the bottom of the band
How To Apply Salary
If you think this vacancy is right for you, please email apring@cardiffmet.ac.uk for an application form.
We look forward to hearing from you and wish you the best of luck.
We reserve the right to close applications early.