We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join us and work with us on events. Working at BUCS events is hugely rewarding – you get to experience a variety of different sports and formats, and get to meet student athletes from across the country. If you fancy joining us and gaining fantastic experience, then read below and download the Role Description.

In particular, we are looking for students on sport degrees in the field of sport event management, sport development and sport science or university staff members with a keen interest in delivering a variety of sports events alongside the BUCS Event Team.

More information can be found within the Role Description, with a link to a Google  Form to express your interest. Expressions of interest must be received by Friday 24 November 2023. Any questions can be directed to [email protected] 

BUCS are looking to appoint staff to be part of the event team running BUCS Nationals in 2024. We are currently accepting applications from individuals currently employed or engaged by a BUCS member University.

Applications for this role has now closed.

Any questions should be directed to [email protected] (Head of Events Operations)

If you are a student looking to volunteer at BUCS Nationals – applications will be open from November 2023.

Applications are now open to volunteer at BUCS Nationals 2024. There are a range of roles on offer, and six sports to get involved in. Role descriptions can be found below.

Athletics Sport Assistant Volunteer

Badminton Sport Assistant Volunteer

Fencing Sport Assistant Volunteer

Karate Sport Assistant Volunteer

Swimming Sport Assistant Volunteer

Photography Volunteer

How to apply:

1. Register your interest through the form at the bottom of this page by Wednesday 31 January 2024
2. After the closing date the BUCS office will be in touch with all applicants on how to sign up for shifts.

Any questions, please get in touch with [email protected] 

BUCS are looking to appoint staff to be part of the event team running BUCS Big Wednesday in 2024. We are currently accepting applications from individuals currently employed or engaged by a BUCS member University.

Applications for this role are now closed.

Any questions should be directed to [email protected] (Head of Events Operations)

If you are a student looking to volunteer at BUCS Big Wednesday – applications will be open through the Loughborough CVA Portal from November 2023.

We are now accepting applications to volunteer for BUCS Big Wednesday on 19 & 20 March 2024!

Over 100 volunteers will help to deliver this multi-sport event at Loughborough University, and we need people who are excited and passionate about university sport to join the team!

If you are passionate about giving back to your sport, or just generally like to be involved at sporting events then these roles are for you!

By volunteering with us you will develop new skills and knowledge, meet fabulous like-minded individuals and develop your own confidence!

We are currently recruiting for:

Event Assistants

Volunteer Managers

All applications need to be made on the Loughborough University CVA Portal. You can sign up to this as a Loughborough Student and a non-student – we welcome everyone!

If you are a non-student please follow these instructions:

How to apply:

1. Visit CVA Portal, click log in then ‘sign up to the CVA’
2. Create an account, if not a Loughborough University student then select ‘Sign up as Non Student’ then register. Once verifying your account via the email sent to your inbox, you can access the opportunities open to community volunteers.
3. Once logged in, type in ‘BUCS Big Wednesday’ when on the ‘Opportunities tab’, click on which role you would like to apply to
4. Read through the role description and duties and responsibilities, then answer the two questions at the bottom of the page – ‘why do you want this role’ and ‘why do you think you are suitable for this role’
5. Click apply and your application will be sent off. We will then be in contact in the new year with an update on your application and further details about the event and your role.

The deadline for applications is Friday 2 February 2024.

Contact Information

If you have any issues with creating your account or the CVA Portal, please email [email protected] or [email protected]

If you have any questions about the event, then please contact BUCS Head of Events -  [email protected]