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Benefits of being a student officer

Make a difference

  • Represent 38,000 students
  • Lead campaigns for change
  • Gain skills and confidence
  • Get paid for a full time job
  • Boost your CV
  • Work in a team

Improve the student experience

  • You’ll get to improve the lives of our students and work on campaigns that make a difference
  • You'll be supported every step of the way by a team of knowledgeable and dedicated staff, in a vibrant work environment

Be at the heart of decision making

  • You’ll attend high-level committee meetings and be a decision maker within the University, who are set the direction of the institution
  • The changes you can make range from food and drink available on campus, exam times, to investment in the support services for students
  • You'll play a crucial role in ensuring decision-makers understand what matters to students, and that student needs and opinions are considered

Experience the most fun, challenging, and rewarding year of your life

  • The roles last for a full academic year and are a full-time job with a salary on par with many graduate jobs
  • Every day and role are different – roles start with some team building and training days, which then leads on to Welcome Week
  • In between, you could be issuing grants, organising a new varsity, appointing the new Chancellor, and emerging at the end with the Grad Ball

Turn ideas into reality

  • If you've ever had an idea on how to make your university experience even better, this role gives you the opportunity to develop and implement them
  • You’ll lead and influence where The Union goes, implementing ideas and running campaigns that will make real positive changes for students

Kick-start your career

  • Start your career at the top of the ladder by becoming a director of The Union and Trustee of the charity
  • You’ll get experience in public speaking, chairing meetings, campaign planning and organising, as well as having access to a wealth of opportunities unique to The Union
  • Many organisations actively seek out Students' Union Officers for recruitment