Elections 2024: What are the roles?
Nominations are officially open, meaning it's your Time to Lead!
But in what different ways can you lead and make an impact at uni? Take a look at this article to find out more about the roles on offer, there are so many ways to create lasting and positive change on campus - just find one that's right for you.
See a role you like the look of? Nominate yourself for it right here!
Our Student Voice Structure
Each academic year at Bristol presents different opportunities and challenges for students, so those currently studying must come forward as a leading voice.
Here at the SU, we have developed a student voice structure to make sure those students have a platform to do just that. This structure stems from volunteer Course Reps right the way through to our full-time, paid Officers. There are over 900 elected representatives altogether in this structure, with such a variety of roles on offer to ensure students can come together and make the changes they want to see.
Elections 2024 is an exciting opportunity for you to join in and step forward to lead in one of these roles. Find out more about what roles are available to nominate yourself or others for right here.
What is a Full Time Officer?
Every March, seven Full Time officers are elected by the student body and paid to work full-time to lead Bristol SU for a year. These officers are a crucial part of the SU – they represent you and help improve your experiences at Bristol. Which role is right for you?
Union Affairs Officer
If you’re keen to represent students in terms of how they interact with Bristol SU and ensure that Bristol SU’s communication and services are effective, accessible, and relevant for all students – then the role of Union Affairs Officer could be for you!
As Union Affairs Officer, you will hold a core responsibility of representing the interests of students – as you will often meet with university executive management and be able to give their voices a platform. As well as this, you could find yourself working with 350+ student groups so that they get the most out of the SU.
Read the full job description here.
Student Living Officer
Are you passionate about all things student life? From accommodation to health and wellbeing, this role represents students in areas related to living in Bristol as a student. Working alongside SU colleagues, the Student Living Officer is involved in campaigns and projects with groups such as the Bristol Drugs Project, University Sustainability, and Student Action.
If you’d like to represent students in terms of their well-being, accommodation, finance, and interaction with the local community, you should look at running for the Student Living Officer role. This could see you ensuring that your peers have access to good advice in these areas, as well as representing them in important conversations with support services.
Read the full job description here.
Equality, Liberation & Access Officer
Do you think that the interests of all students – particularly under-represented or marginalised groups – are sufficiently represented on issues related to their experiences at Uni and addressed in Union and University policies?
If not, and you have ideas for change, you should consider becoming the Equality, Liberation & Access Officer – to help inform new policies and guarantee that networks such as the Women’s, Black Students, Bame, LGBTQ+, Trans, Disabled, Students, and Multifaith Networks are supported and developed.
All students must be represented at our SU and Uni – have your say and help make positive change!
Read the full job description here.
Sport & Student Development Officer
Ever had a vision to develop the opportunities that Bristol students have, to ensure they can engage in a variety of sports? If so, run for Sport & Student Development Officer to represent student interests in terms of sport, exercise, and health!
You will be able to liaise with the University Centre for Sport, Exercise, and Health as well overseeing the effective organisation and promotion of sports clubs, the varsity series and sports participation activities – such as the intramural program Get Active, Fit, and Fabulous.
Read the full job description here.
Undergraduate Education Officer
Are you a current undergraduate student who is passionate about representing the academic interests of your peers, and highlighting their experience of learning and teaching at Bristol?
In this role, you will be given the opportunity to ensure that sufficient academic and welfare-related support is in place for undergraduates. As well as this, you will lead and empower undergraduate Course and Faculty Reps so that their interests are represented within the University Student Services.
Read the full job description here.
Postgraduation Education Officer
Perhaps you are a postgraduate with ideas for how to represent your postgraduate peers concerning how they are taught or supported by the University. If so, the role of Postgraduation Education Officer could be for you.
This role also supports the student network to offer a variety of social events and activities for postgraduate students, shaping a more inclusive space across the SU.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, have a look at the full job description here.
International Students' Officer
Do you have ideas for change that would help improve the University experience for international students? To help champion the inclusion of international members (EU and non-EU) and campaign against discrimination and barriers you should consider running for the International Student Officer role!
You will be able to support and develop societies and student groups which champion international students, as well as lead and empower other elected representatives across our Networks.
Read the full job description here.
Are there any other roles available?
If becoming a Full Time Officer doesn't take your fancy, there are plenty more opportunities to bring your visions for change to life that might do the trick!
Check out some of our other available roles:
- Faculty Representatives:
If you would like to lead students in your faculty, chair your Faculty Student Staff Liaison Committee, or even help make change across your whole faculty of students – then consider becoming a Faculty Representative! Within this role, you will be able to coordinate feedback from course reps and build a team of representation throughout your faculty.
See the full undergraduate job description here.
See the full postgraduate job description here.
- Course Representatives:
You could lead your course and represent their academic interests as a (undergraduate) Course Representative. In this role, you will attend Student Staff Liaison Committees and make changes to your course for the better. This includes making sure your course has access to all the right services, improved feedback on modules and more!
See the full job description here.
- Network Chairs:
You recently voted in some changes for your networks, check back on February 12 to see the updated network roles you can run for.
- Chair of Student Council
The Chair of the Student Council is a key SU representative on democracy, ensuring that our democratic processes are fair, transparent and engaging for the student body.
See the full job description here.
- Student Trustee
Student trustees bring their student voice and experience to the board to help make decisions for the best interest of current and future members.
See the full job description here.
We hope that this has provided you with some helpful information on the roles on offer this election. To run for elections, click here. It’s time to Lead, don’t miss out!
You can reach us at bristolsu-elections@bristol.ac.uk if you have any questions or would like any extra info!
