Web Design Assistant

Cambridge SU; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension contributions

Job summary

Cambridge Students' Union (Cambridge SU) currently seeks a Web Design Assistant to support the development, design and user experience of our website. You will work with the Communications & Marketing Manager to create HTML/CSS layouts, update content and ensure accessibility for students.

The role is ideal for a student or freelancer seeking experience in a supportive, student-focused environment. The position is part-time (10 hours/week) with flexible hours and the option to work from home,

Responsibilities

• Support development, design and UX of the website.
• Build HTML/CSS page layouts and maintain templates.
• Update digital content and ensure accessibility and engagement for students.

Job description

Salary:£27,458.00 Salary FTE - 10 hours per week

Hours:10.00 This can be completed as two 5 hour days or a couple of hours each day across the week; you are expected to complete the majority of your work during the SU core working hours, 10am - 4pm

Job Description

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Web Design Assistant to support the development, design and user experience of our website. Working closely with the Communications & Marketing Manager, you will help build HTML/CSS web page layouts, maintain website templates, update digital content and ensure the website is accessible and engaging for students. This is an ideal role for a student or freelancer looking to gain experience in a supportive, student-focused environment.

This is a part-time, fixed term position (10 hours per week). The role can be worked flexibly across the week from home, although you'll need to be within reasonable travelling distance of our Cambridge office for occasional on-site working. Our office is located in the heart of Cambridge in the University Centre, overlooking the River Cam.

We offer a generous benefits package including annual leave, pension contributions and much more!

Cambridge SU is committed to creating an organisation in which all members and employees are respected, discrimination is not tolerated and diversity is encouraged. All members and employees will be treated fairly and with respect. Selection for employment, promotion, training or any other benefit will be on the basis of aptitude and ability. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within Cambridge SU at this level. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post. We will do our utmost to provide formats more accessible to prospective applicants, please email us.

Applications close at 9am Monday 30th November 2026.