Pantry Assistant/ Strath Pantry Assistant 

Following a successful pilot, we are pleased to have secured additional funding to continue Strath Pantry throughout the 2025-26 academic year. We are recruiting for a Strath Pantry Assistant within our Student Engagement team to support this project and operate the pantry, ensuring it runs smoothly and caters to the needs of our student community. 

Main Activities/ Responsibilities 

• Operating Strath Union’s student pantry as directed and supported by the Student Opportunities Manager and the Pantry Oversight Committee. 

• Supervising the pantry during its opening hours, fielding queries from students and signposting to further support where appropriate. 

• Keeping stock check, restocking items as required and managing deliveries. 

• Managing feedback responses and implementing changes where appropriate. 

• Monitoring and evaluation for impact reporting and supporting funding applications. 

• Managing booking slots and liaising with our Marketing and Communications team for promotion of the service. 

Person Specification  

Essential 

• Excellent interpersonal skills  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Experience of working as part of a team 

• Ability to work independently and using initiative  

• Commitment to equal opportunities  

• A positive, student-centred approach 

Desirable 

• Experience of project management 

• Strong leadership skills 

Hours 

• 8 hours a week over 35 weeks (during term time) 

• Available to start from week of the 22nd September. 

Salary 

• £12.60/hour  

Application process 

• To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than one page, outlining your reasons for applying for the post and how you meet the criteria:Submit your CV to Deputy here

• Application Deadline is 12 noon on Tuesday 9th September 

• We will respond to your application by 12:00 Wednesday 10th September  

• Interviews will take place on Thursday 11th / Friday 12th September