We are Strath Union, your Students’ Union - the beating heart of activity for students on Strathclyde campus since 1964.
About Us
We run events year-round where you can let loose, let go, just throw a couple shapes and put your skills on show.
Events
We provide free and confidential advice for students, covering academic support, wellbeing and more.
Advice
University is all about finding friends, finding community, and finding yourself.
Societies
Sports Union
We exist to represent all students at the University of Strathclyde. We make sure your voice is heard across the University and beyond.
Voice
Enhance your CV, develop skills, find a part-time job and get more involved with your local community.
Opportunities
The Union is a great place to meet friends, study, grab lunch or take a break. Have a look and discover our variety of venues.
Food & Drink
Bag the latest Strath branded merch, get the latest student deals and explore memberships available at the Union!
Shop
We have something for everyone, whether you are a student looking for Living Wage jobs or an employee looking for work at Strath Union.
Strathclyde Students' Union Student Trustee
Salary: The role of a Board member is voluntary and unpaid other than reimbursement of approved travel costs or associated expenses.
Date Added:Thu 11 Sep 2025
Application Deadline:Sun 28 Sep 2025 17:00
Details:Interested in shaping the future of Glasgow’s largest student union? Want to work alongside students to influence their experience at the University of Strathclyde and deliver on our vision to ensure that joining the Union will be the best decision a student will ever make at University? If your answer is yes, we are looking for you to join our Board of Trustees!
Role Type: Volunteer
We're not-for-profit. That means all our work centres our members, the Strathclyde students. This includes supporting student-led societies and sports clubs, promoting volunteering and job opportunities, training student representatives and ensuring every penny spent across our venues goes back into improving services for students.
We value the contribution all our staff make to our success and have been an accredited Living Wage employer in Scotland for over 10 years.
We achieved the Silver LGBT Charter award in the summer of 2023. The Charter is managed by LGBT Youth Scotland and recognises the achievements of organisations in proactively including LGBTI people in every aspect of their work, protecting staff and providing a high-quality service to customers, students or service users.
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Who makes it happen
Full-time employees are entitled to 31 days annual leave plus public holidays each year. Hourly staff accrue holidays based on the hours they work.
We enjoy a fast paced and fun working environment, and we all pitch in to help each other and give our students a great experience.
We offer salaries that are equal to or exceed the industry standard for similar jobs in the same area. Our hourly staff are paid the Real Living Wage. Take a look at pay scales for salaried staff.
pay scales
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Outside of the classroom, the Union is where everything happens. Founded in 1964 we've been providing students with a social hub on campus, a place to eat and drink seven days a week and a variety of events to foster togetherness.
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