Work at the Union

Stirling Students’ Union is the representative student body at the University of Stirling.

We are a registered charity and exist to support students getting the best degree, helping students make friends, supporting students when they need support and building skills for the future. We do this by supporting academic reps, providing volunteering opportunities, societies and sports clubs.

We also offer support, employability skills, advice and opportunities to influence our sustainability work. We are proudly student led and each spring elect four full time paid students to lead our work: President, Vice President Communities, Vice President Education and Sports Union President.

Main duties will include: 

• Co-develop and deliver an annual permaculture programme grounded in best environmental practices, ensuring educational opportunities align with participant needs
• Support the expansion of new initiatives that enhance the garden’s role as a hub for climate-resilient food growing and biodiversity.
• Develop and implement volunteer structures that encourage ownership, leadership and active participation in garden projects.
• Co-deliver climate-focussed gardening sessions, applying permaculture principles and sharing knowledge with participants.
• Co-manage a dedicated budget for garden projects, tracking expenditures.
• Co-mentor a team of garden volunteers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Strengthen partnerships with local organisations, schools and sustainability networks to promote shared goals.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and sustainability best practices.
• Help the SDC maintain accurate records, collate data and contribute to reporting processes for awards such as Green Impact.

This list is not exhaustive and other tasks relevant to the team may be required.