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Chief Executive Officer at Newcastle University Students' Union Salary: £86,892 £97,973 per annum. In line with NUSU's Pay Policy, new starters are typically placed at the bottom of the scale, with annual increments applied thereafter. Hours: Full-time Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Contract: Permanent About Newcastle University Students' Union Atkinson HR are pleased to be supporting Newcastle University Students' Union (NUSU) in the search for their next CEO. NUSU is a dynamic, student-led organisation at the heart of one of the UK's leading research universities. They exist to represent, support, and enrich the lives of students, providing outstanding services, championing student welfare, and creating a vibrant community in which every student can thrive. This is a genuinely exciting moment to join NUSU. About the Role As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide overall leadership and management of NUSU, setting and delivering the organisation's strategic direction in close partnership with elected Student Officers and the Board of Trustees. You will empower student leaders to fulfil their democratic mandate, lead a high-performing Senior Leadership Team, and ensure that everything you do is anchored in the needs and aspirations of the student membership. Maintaining a collaborative and constructive relationship with Newcastle University will be central to your success. NUSU operates a diverse range of services, including a well-established commercial offer that plays an important role in supporting the organisation s wider aims. You will provide strategic oversight of this activity, ensuring it remains sustainable, values-driven, and responsive to student needs. We are looking for an innovative and forward-thinking leader who is open to new ideas and approaches. You will be an engaging and approachable people-person, able to build strong relationships, inspire confidence, and create an environment where colleagues and student leaders feel empowered to contribute and thrive. You will hold overall accountability for the financial performance, legal compliance, and reputation of the organisation, ensuring NUSU remains sustainable, credible, and responsive to the evolving demands of the higher education sector, About You NUSU are looking for a strategic and inspirational leader with a genuine passion for student experience and higher education. You will bring a proven track record of leading complex organisations, managing diverse teams, and driving meaningful change, alongside the emotional intelligence to work effectively with a democratically elected student leadership. You will be financially astute, commercially aware, and confident navigating governance and compliance responsibilities. Equally, you will be a skilled relationship builder with the ability to work in genuine partnership with the University, external stakeholders, and the wider Students' Union sector. A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is non-negotiable. You will champion a culture in which every student and staff member feels valued, heard, and able to contribute. How to Apply Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to Atkinson HR s website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and find details of how to apply. For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact Atkinson HR via. the information in the candidate pack. Key Dates Closing date: Midday, 5th May 2026 Longlist Interviews (Remote): Tuesday 19th May 2026 Final Stage Interviews (In-person, Newcastle upon Tyne): Tuesday 2nd June 2026

Worcester Students' Union Chief Executive Officer Salary: £62,000 - £64,000 per annum Working Pattern: Full-time Location: Worcester Contract: Permanent Atkinson HR is pleased to be supporting Worcester Students' Union in the recruitment of their next Chief Executive Officer. Worcester Students' Union (WSU) exists to represent, support, and enrich the lives of students at the University of Worcester. As a charity, everything they do is guided by a commitment to members, ensuring they have a voice, access to outstanding services, and a community they are proud to be part of. This is a genuinely exciting moment for the organisation. WSU has a fantastic opportunity to reshape its strategy and culture, supported by a dedicated and talented staff and officer team, and is determined to deepen its reach across a diverse student body, strengthen partnerships, and build on the energy and momentum that defines life at Worcester. About the Role As CEO, you'll provide overall leadership and management of WSU, taking responsibility for delivering its charitable objectives and ensuring excellent services for students. You will develop a sustainable, strategically focused organisation that is ready to meet the opportunities and challenges ahead. Working in close partnership with elected student leaders and the Board of Trustees, you will bring professional expertise to support governance, operational delivery, and long-term planning. You will lead a committed staff team, model the values of the organisation, and ensure that WSU continues to grow in reach, relevance, and impact across the student community. About You WSU are looking for a strategic and inspirational leader with significant senior leadership experience in a complex organisation, and a demonstrable track record of developing and delivering successful organisational strategy. You'll be financially and commercially astute, able to interpret data to inform sound decisions, and experienced in working constructively with Boards and senior external stakeholders. Experience within the higher education, students' union, charity, or membership sectors is desirable, though not essential. You'll be an empowering and energetic leader, someone who builds inclusive, high-performing teams, encourages creativity, and is willing to engage with operational delivery as well as strategic direction. You'll bring the ability to balance challenge and support, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability across the organisation. Above all, WSU are looking for someone with a genuine commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and a real passion for working in a democratic, student-led environment. You'll believe in the importance of student voice, be able to communicate a compelling shared vision to a wide range of stakeholders, and demonstrate a lasting commitment to WSU's charitable objectives and long-term development. How to Apply Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to the Atkinson HR website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and find details of how to apply. For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact Atkinson HR via. the information in the candidate pack. Key Dates Closing date: Midday, Tuesday 5th May 2026 Longlist Interviews (Remote): Tuesday 26th May 2026 Final Stage Interviews (In-person, Worcester): Monday 1st June 2026

Leeds University Union HR Business Partner Salary: £41,510 per annum (with further increment rises available per annum) Working pattern: 5 days per week (36.5hrs) Location: Leeds. Primarily office based. Contract: Permanent Atkinson HR is proud to be partnering with Leeds University Union (LUU) to recruit their new HR Business Partner, a vital role acting as the trusted people partner to directorate leadership teams. About Leeds University Union Leeds University Union (LUU) is an independent education charity led by, and for, students. LUU is central to the University experience and works to support all aspects of student life for their 39,000+ students studying at the University of Leeds. Located in a vibrant city, LUU is an ambitious and diverse organisation, committed to supporting every student at the University of Leeds in achieving personal success. LUU support students through a variety of services including academic representation, campaigns on issues that matter to them, wellbeing services and supporting student communities. They also host a number of events throughout the year and operate a variety of eating and drinking venues for everyone to enjoy. About the role As HR Business Partner at Leeds University Union (LUU), you ll provide strategic people support to our leadership teams, helping shape how we deliver great people practice across the organisation. You ll work closely with directorates to translate our People & Culture strategy into practical action, supporting workforce planning, organisational change, and leadership capability to ensure our teams can thrive. Working in partnership with the Director of People & Culture, you ll play a key role in establishing LUU s business partnering approach and act as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders, providing expert guidance on complex employee relations while building manager confidence and capability in handling people matters. The successful candidate won t necessarily need to come from the Higher Education sector but will bring strong HR generalist experience, excellent relationship-building skills, and the confidence to influence and coach managers at all levels. You ll be motivated by improving organisational culture, using people insight to drive decisions, and helping leaders create environments where people can do their best work. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how strategic HR partnering works at LUU, and we look forward to receiving your application! How to Apply Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and apply. For an informal conversation about the role and the application process, please contact our recruitment partners at Atkinson HR Consulting. Their email address can be found in the candidate job pack. Key Dates Closing date: Monday 13th April, 9am Interviews (In-person in Leeds): 27th April

Director of Commercial Services Salary: £60,727 Location: University of Reading Students Union Contract: Full Time 37.5 hours per week (worked flexibly) Are you ready to shape exceptional student experiences through vibrant and innovative commercial services? Reading Students Union is seeking a progressive and values-driven Director of Commercial Services to provide strategic and hands-on leadership across all commercial services, helping to deliver outstanding spaces, services and experiences for the student community. About Reading SU Reading Students Union is an independent education charity led by, and for, students. The Students Union is central to the University experience and works to support all aspects of student life for the 19,000 plus students studying at the University of Reading. Located in one of Britain s top green spaces, the Students Union is an ambitious and diverse organisation, committed to supporting every student at Reading University in achieving personal success. Reading SU sits at the heart of a thriving student community, with activities and initiatives inspired by students themselves. The Students Union is committed to promoting the interests and welfare of its members, representing their needs, and offering opportunities for personal development through a wide range of social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities. This commitment to student experience also underpins the Union s commercial activity. Reading Students Union s venues, services and events are designed to be inclusive, welcoming and vibrant spaces where students can connect, feel a sense of belonging and create lasting memories. Guided by student insight, the commercial services play an important role in supporting the Union s mission while enhancing student life across campus. About the Role Reading SU are thrilled to be searching for a Director of Commercial Services, a dynamic leader experienced in licensed trade, catering, events, and marketing. This role is not just about maintaining the status quo but about reimagining and diversifying the commercial services in line with student community needs. The ideal candidate will be both strategic and hands-on, with an ability to develop Reading SU s commercial services while also being involved in delivery of the operations. The successful candidate will not necessarily come from the Higher Education sector but will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the trends, challenges and opportunities that shape student life and the Students Union sector. They will bring a sound understanding of charity governance and financial management, alongside the strategic and operational capability required to lead complex commercial services within a democratic, student-led organisation. Reading Students Union offers an inclusive and engaging working environment and is passionate about developing its people. The organisation is committed to ensuring its workforce reflects the diversity of the community it serves, respecting individual identity and celebrating differences. Applications are encouraged from all candidates regardless of background, and Reading Students Union particularly welcomes applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from candidates with disabilities. The SU offers a range of sector-leading benefits including enhanced leave, onsite nursery, occupational sick pay, access to campus facilities and winter shutdown over the Christmas period- a rare opportunity within the hospitality and commercial sector. It s a genuinely exciting time for Reading Students Union and we look forward to receiving your application. Key Dates Closing Date: Thursday 9th April, 12pm First Stage Interviews (Remote): 20th April Final Interviews (In-person): 27th April Optional Q/A session with the CEO and Interim Commercial Director: 26th March, 12pm. Email to register (see below) How to Apply Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and apply. For an informal conversation about the role and the application process, or to register to the optional Q/A session, please contact our recruitment partners at Atkinson HR Consulting. Their details can be found in the candidate pack.