Casual Retail Assistant

We are currently seeking to recruit ‘Retail Assistants’ to join our growing team within the Social Enterprise department.

Our Shops department covers a range of retail outlets, across our portfolio, including our UB & PO convenience stores, Stash Shop, and our Art & college Shop. To be successful in this role you will need to have an ability to work well under pressure and be able to work cooperatively within a team.

Full details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification..

If you believe you have the skills and the drive to excel in this role at LSU, please submit your application, ensuring that your Supporting Statement states why you want the role and demonstrates how your knowledge and skills meet the Person Specification detailed in the Job Description.

The role is offered as casual on LSU Casual Scale (currently £11.44 per hour, plus 12.07% holiday pay supplement). Working unsociable hours will be part of this role. Our trading patterns are seasonal, reflecting University term times and this will also be reflected in shift patterns.


Training will be provided for all successful applicants in the Union Building on Sunday 2nd June, please ensure you are available on this date before applying.

The closing date for applications will be Monday 6th May, with interviews taking place online, week commencing 13th May.

Please note: Your application and interview will be assessed to determine which outlet you have the aptitude to be successful in. A job offer does not guarantee you choice of working location.