£12.51 basic rate £1.51 holiday pay
Advertising End Date
08 Apr 2026

Role & Department Overview

The Sugarhouse is the Student Union ran club who works to put on the best nighttime events in Lancaster. We are looking for an outgoing student to join our new Student Marketing team! It will be a part time position with flexible hours including nights. 

Title -Sugarhouse Team Member

Location - Sugarhouse

Hours - Approx. 5-7 hours with potential of more (will include Wednesday and Friday nights) 

Pay rate - £12.51 basic rate £1.51 holiday pay

Interview Date - 10th April 2026

Preferred Start Date: 20th April 2026

Expected End Date: 31st July 2026

Job Description

To collect tickets and money at the front door. 
To work behind the bar serving drinks, with table service for early evening events. 
To stock the bar with drinks, glasses and ice. 
To collect glasses, wash them and return them to the bar. 
To work in the cloakroom taking customers’ personal belongings and issuing tickets. 
To carry out light cleaning duties; including washing tables, mopping floors and maintaining a decent standard of cleanliness in the toilets. 
To attend appropriate training sessions. 
To attend regular staff meetings. 
To be willing to take part in marketing activities for the venue. 
To uphold the Union's environmental, sustainable and ethical policies and to carry out similar duties as directed by the Chief Executive or her nominee.
Must be able to work Roses 2026 and Freshers 2026.

Person Specification

Essential:

  • A current student at Lancaster University.
  • Outgoing and confident personality with good communication skill.
  • Able to work as a part of a team in a busy and fast working environment.
  • Reliable and self sufficient with work.
  • Able to work Roses 2026 and Freshers 2026.

Desirable: 

  • Past experience working in bars (not essential)

Working in this role will help develop the following skills and experience:

  • Collaboration
  • Creativity
  • Curiosity
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Exercising Professional Judgement
  • Flexibility

You are required to submit a cover letter to support your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Please note: Unless specified otherwise in the advert wording, this role is only open to individuals living in the UK.

Under the terms of this work, we endeavour to provide the advertised number of hours however, hours are not guaranteed and that work may cease if there is a fall in demand. 

Adverts that display a closing date should be treated as a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Help and advice on making applications can be found on the Lancaster University Careers pages. Visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/careers.