March Elections are here!

Overview:

The President is the student leader within Sheffield Hallam Students' Union, and represents the student voice, both to the University and local and national bodies. They lead our Officer Team and have a real opportunity to effect positive change!

Type: Full-time

Salary: £18,200

Location: Blended (HUBS, Collegiate Campus and Home Working)

Reports to: The student body via Union Council

Responsibilities:

• Leadership and support for the Elected Officer Team, Elected Reps, and non-academic student groups and societies, supporting and empowering them in their work with students!
• Trustee of the Students' Union, having input into the development and implementation of the Union' strategic and financial plans
• A figurehead for students, representing their voice with University officials, the NUS and the media
• Lead campaigns and initiatives to improve the lives of Hallam students
• Ensure effectiveness, transparency and accountability to students, by attending Union Council meetings, answering student concerns, and raising key issues with the University

Benefits of applying:

• Do something that matters! You will have the chance to push for positive changes to the lives of Hallam students
• Leadership skills - you will be working with the highest governing boards within the University and sit as a Trustee of the SU
• Networking - you will lead the Students' Union' Delegation to the NUS National Conference - the world's largest gathering of student leaders
• Personal development - access to extensive training and development opportunities
• Full-time salary of approx. £18,200

Past Presidents have worked on:

• Pushing for a student safety net during COVID-19
• Reducing the cost of bus fares
• Improvements to student housing and accommodation
• Leading important events for Black History Month
• Environmental sustainability

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Overview:

The International Students' Officer represents the voice of international students at Sheffield Hallam Students' Union. They work on key issues impacting international students at Hallam and have a real opportunity to make important changes to campus life!

Type: Full-time

Salary: £18,200

Location: Blended (HUBS, Collegiate Campus and Home Working)

Reports to: The President, and the student body via Union Council

Responsibilities:

• A voice for international students, representing their needs at Union Council, and to the highest governing boards at the University, ensuring we retain an inclusive and global outlook
• Advocate for the rights of international students, regularly consulting with the student body, and raising issues at a university level
• Lead campaigns and projects to improve the Hallam experience for international students
• To support and build community amongst international students via collaboration with the International Students' Committee, and cultural societies
• Trustee of the Students' Union, having input into the development and implementation of the Union's strategic and financial plans

Benefits of applying:

• Do something that matters! You will have the chance to push for positive changes to the lives of international students!
• Leadership skills - you will be working with the highest governing boards within the University and sit as a Trustee of the SU
• Networking - lead and support thousands of inspiring students
• Personal development - access to extensive training and development opportunities
• Full-time salary of approx. £18,200

Past Officers have worked on:

• International Welcome Week - welcome and orientation events for new international students
• Better support services and pandemic support for international students
• Networking and career events
• Important projects such as Black History Month

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Overview:

The Wellbeing, Sport & Physical Activity Officer works to promote physical and mental wellbeing among students at Sheffield Hallam. From raising awareness of issues around mental health to organising Varsity, students in this role can improve the student experience in a huge variety of ways.

Type: Full-time

Salary: £18,200

Location: Blended (HUBS, Collegiate Campus and Home Working)

Reports to: The President, and the student body via Union Council

Responsibilities:

• An advocate for the rights and wellbeing of students, by working with key University decision-makers and influencing the University's strategies for sport and wellbeing
• Promoting positive mental health and wellbeing across the student body, through awareness raising campaigns, and collaboration with student groups
• Lobby for improvements to student wellbeing, ensuring that the Union and University are campaigning on issues negatively impacting students
• Create opportunities for students to be involved in sporting and physical activity, by organising events such as Varsity, and the annual Sports Fair
• Lead and provide support to sports clubs, teams, and student-led wellbeing projects at Hallam University
• Trustee of the Students Union, having input into the development and implementation of the Union's strategic and financial plans

Benefits of applying:

• A chance to make real improvements to the Student Experience at Sheffield Hallam and throughout the UK
• Leadership skills - meet and work with the highest governing boards within the University
• Networking - lead and support thousands of inspiring students
• Personal development - access to extensive training and development opportunities
• Full-time salary of approx. £18,200

Past Officers have worked on:

• Promoting the annual Varsity matches
• Providing welfare and mental health training to sports clubs and teams
• Black History Month sports tournaments
• Improving access to period products for Hallam students
• A campaign to combat spiking in Sheffield night clubs
• Mind Your Head - a campaign to promote awareness of mental health issues

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Overview:

The Business, Technology & Engineering College Officer takes the lead on academic issues within the College of Business, Technology & Engineering. They meet regularly with senior College staff, ensuring that students' opinions are listened to and acted upon.

Type: Full-time

Salary: £18,200

Location: Blended (HUBS, Collegiate Campus and Home Working)

Reports to: The President, and the student body via Union Council

Responsibilities:

• Representing the interests of students within the college of Business, Technology and Engineering by attending decision-making boards within the College and wider University
• Supporting and leading Department Reps, Course Reps and Academic Societies with their work to improve the student experience
• Lead on campaigns and projects to improve the academic experience of students within their College, ensuring that students are receiving an outstanding and enriching education
• Promoting student wellbeing at a college level and building a sense of community amongst students within the College of Business, Technology and Engineering
• Trustee of the Students Union, having input into the development and implementation of the Union's strategic and financial plans

Benefits of applying:

• A chance to make real improvements to the Student Experience at Sheffield Hallam and throughout the UK
• Leadership skills - meet and work with the highest governing boards within the University
• Networking - lead and support thousands of inspiring students
• Personal development - access to extensive training and development opportunities
• Full-time salary of approx. £18,200

Past Officers have worked on:

• Peer-assisted learning schemes
• Improvements to student feedback on academic work
• Networking and careers opportunities for BTE students
• Establishing a network of academic societies across the College
• More study spaces

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Overview:

This role represents the voice of students in the College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences. They sit on the highest governing boards within their College, voicing key issues amongst HWLS students, holding the College to account, and creating positive changes to the student experience.

Type: Full-time

Salary: £18,200

Location: Blended (HUBS, Collegiate Campus and Home Working)

Reports to: The President, and the student body via Union Council

Responsibilities:

• Representing the interests of students within the college of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences, by attending decision-making boards within the College and wider University
• Supporting and leading Department Reps, Course Reps and Academic Societies with their work to improve the student experience
• Lead on campaigns and projects to improve the academic experience of students within their College, ensuring that students are receiving an outstanding and enriching education
• Promoting student wellbeing at a college level, and building a sense of community amongst students within Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences
• Trustee of the Students' Union, having input into the development and implementation of the Union's strategic and financial plans

Benefits of applying:

• A chance to make real improvements to the Student Experience at Sheffield Hallam and throughout the UK
• Leadership skills - meet and work with the highest governing boards within the University
• Networking - lead and support thousands of inspiring students
• Personal development - access to extensive training and development opportunities
• Full-time salary of approx. £18,200

Past Officers have worked on:

• Improvements to student feedback on academic work
• Learning Contracts and support for disabled students
• Promoting academic rights to the student body
• Mind Your Head - an awareness raising campaign for student mental health
• Support for the UCU strikes
• Student safety nets during the pandemic

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Overview:

This role is the lead Representative for students on courses in the College of Social Sciences and Arts. They sit on the highest governing boards within their College, providing an important platform for representing the voice of SSA students and effecting positive changes to student life.

Type: Full-time

Salary: £18,200

Location: Blended (HUBS, Collegiate Campus and Home Working)

Reports to: The President, and the student body via Union Council

Responsibilities:

• Representing the interests of students within the college of Social Sciences and Arts, by attending decision-making boards within the College and wider University
• Supporting and leading Department Reps, Course Reps and Academic Societies with their work to improve the student experience
• Lead on campaigns and projects to improve the academic experience of students within their College, ensuring that students are receiving an outstanding and enriching education
• Promoting student wellbeing at a college level, and building a sense of community amongst students within Social Sciences and Arts
• Trustee of the Students Union, having input into the development and implementation of the Union's strategic and financial plans

Benefits of applying:

• A chance to make real improvements to the Student Experience at Sheffield Hallam and throughout the UK
• Leadership skills - meet and work with the highest governing boards within the University
• Networking - lead and support thousands of inspiring students
• Personal development - access to extensive training and development opportunities
• Full-time salary of approx. £18,200

Past Officers have worked on:

• Campaigns for environmental sustainability
• Improved support for disabled students
• Events promoting decolonising the curriculum
• Student safety nets during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Better library services and early timetable release

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