Who we are

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen. 

Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).  Like other Students' Unions, it also funds and facilitates student activities of campus, including societies, sports clubs through the Athletics Union (AU), the Media Group and Raising and Giving (RAG) charitable fundraising initiatives. 

About the job

We are currently looking for enthusiastic students to join our student staff team in the LSESU Gym.  The LSESU Gym provides a high-quality fitness environment for LSE students, staff & alumni featuring a wide range of equipment for both cardiovascular and resistance workouts. 

You will support the day-to-day operations of the LSESU Gym, ensuring that the facility is open and available for members to use 7 days a week, with a high-quality customer experience provided at all times. You will be situated in the gym and will be the first point of contact for both current gym members and potential members alike, helping to answer queries, selling memberships and products, and ensuring that a positive environment is maintained within the facility.

Why apply?

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.
 

Benefits and Perks

• London Living Wage

• 10% staff discount in the LSESU Cafes

• Flexibility for work-life-study balance

• Enhance your CV

• Gain practical work experience in a customer service environment

Want to apply?

To apply, please send a CV, cover letter, and Equal Opportunities Form to su.jobs@lse.ac.uk before 21 November 2021. Please note that the Equal Opportunities Form is only for HR purposes and it will not be seen by the panel shortlisting candidates. 

Please ensure your cover letter is no longer than one side of A4 and addresses the following questions:
 

• Why are you applying for the role of Gym Assistant?  
   
• What interests you in working in a Fitness Environment?  
   
• How do your skills enable you to succeed in the role as Gym Assistant?
   
• What experience do you have in customer service facing roles?
   
• What experience do you have in administrative roles?  

For further information regarding this role, please refer to the job description.
If you wish to have an informal chat about this role, please reach out to Sport and Recreation Manager, Grace Clarke, via email at g.clarke@lse.ac.uk. 

Both undergraduate and postgraduate students are welcome to apply for the role. 

Applications Close - 21st November 

Interviews - 29th / 30th November