Students' Unions are run by elected officers, which means that the student body votes for the people they think will best represent them. The main elections are held in March of each Academic Year for the new Officers for the following year. These elections are to elect members of the Union's Executive Committee and includes the two full-time Sabbatical Officers.
These elections are YOUR chance to have your voice heard and pick the team that will represent you!
There are 8 positions available:
- President (Full time sabbatical role with a salary)
- Vice President (Full time sabbatical role with a salary)
- Academic Representation Officer (Part Time role alongside your studies that is HEAR accredited)
- Equality and Campaigns Officer (Part Time role alongside your studies that is HEAR accredited)
- Events and Activities Officer (Part Time role alongside your studies that is HEAR accredited)
- RaG and Communities Officer (Part Time role alongside your studies that is HEAR accredited)
- Societies Officer (Part Time role alongside your studies that is HEAR accredited)
- Sport and Health Officer (Part Time role alongside your studies that is HEAR accredited)
So why should you run in the election?
Running in a election will give you so much experience that you would not get elsewhere. It is a great opportunity to meet new people and talk about things that you are passionate about and changes you want to see happen within the University and the Students’ Union. If you are successful then all officers will have the opportunity to sit on University committees and to make sure that student voice is listened to at all levels of the University.
You can make the most of your experiences as an Executive Officer when you come to planning your career. For further help with this visit the University Careers Service for help and guidance. You can find out more by clicking here.
Election Winners 2023/24
