Activities Officer

The Role:

The Activities Officer has the opportunity to enhance the student experience through developing and supporting extra-curricular activities available at Sheffield Hallam Students' Union.

The Activities Officer is responsible for:

• Societies and student led activities
• Volunteers and volunteering
• Fundraising opportunities
• Student Media

The Activities Officer acts as:

• The lead officer for the promotion and development of societies and student led events and activities for the Students’ Union.
• The lead officer to support volunteers at Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union.
• A Trustee of the Students’ Union.

All the main duties and responsibilities of the Activities Officer include:

• To attend Representative Committee, the Trustee Board, Students’ Union Council, Annual General Meeting and any other relevant meetings.
• To ensure that all societies operate a model constitution in accordance with the policies of the Students’ Union, including financial procedures.
• To encourage and promote student led events.
• To be the lead officer for fundraising at Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as agreed with the Representative Committee.

Opportunities and Benefits:

• A chance to make real improvements to the Student Experience at Sheffield Hallam.
• Help to deliver major campaigns and events such as Welcome Week & Societies Varsity.
• Access to extensive training and development opportunities.
• Full-time annual salary of approx. £17,500.

Education Officer

The Role:

The Education Officer works closely with a range of student groups to find out what issues they face in their academic life. From teaching to assessment, exam stress to study space - represent students to change and improve life at Sheffield Hallam.

The Education Officer is responsible for:

• Representing the learner voice to the University, the local community and nationally.
• NSS and student surveys.
• QAA.
• Employability.
• Educational campaigns.
• All education and academic matters that affect students including:

- Timetabling

- Placements

- Student reps/faculty reps

The Education Officer acts as:

• The lead officer for local and national educational and academic issues within the Students’ Union and the University Community.

• A Trustee of the Students’ Union.

All the main duties and responsibilities of the Education Officer include:

• To attend meetings of the Trustee Board, Representative Committee, Students’ Union Council, Annual General Meeting, and any other relevant meetings.
• To take the lead in promoting the learner voice to the University, the local community and nationally
• To assist with the co-ordination and training of the student rep system.
• To work with Advice Centre staff and student reps to support students with issues affecting their academic life.
• To co-ordinate and publicise the Students’ Union’s priority campaigns on academic related matters.
• To encourage student involvement and engagement throughout the University by liaising with faculties and departments.
• To work alongside and in partnership with Academic Reps.
• Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as agreed with the Representative Committee.

Opportunities and Benefits:

• A chance to make real improvements to the Student Experience at Sheffield Hallam & throughout the UK.
• Meet and work with the highest governing boards within the university.
• The opportunity to deliver training to 1500 course reps and 90 department reps.
• Access to extensive training and development opportunities.
• Full-time annual salary of approx. £17,500.

The Role:

The President is the student leader within Sheffield Hallam Students' Union. They sit on the highest governing boards within the university and have a real opportunity to affect change. 

The President is responsible for:

• Student representation within the student body, to the University and to various local and national bodies.
• The effective performance and functioning of the Students' Union governance and democratic structures.
• Leading the Elected Officer Team and Students’ Union Reps to ensure they are effectively supported and empowered to represent their members, including ensuring that issues raised by College Officers are escalated where appropriate.
• Leadership and support for non-academic student groups and societies.

The President acts as:

• Trustee of the Students’ Union and Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees.
• The figurehead of the Students' Union and lead representative of students to the University, including being a member of the University Board of Governors.
• The lead officer for the development, implementation and monitoring of the Students’ Union’s strategic and financial plans.
• The main point of contact for the Board of Governors, NUS and the Media.

All the main duties and responsibilities of the President include:

• To attend meetings of the Trustee Board, Union Council, Annual General Meeting and any other relevant Students' Union meetings.
• To attend University Committee meetings as required to effectively represent the interests of Sheffield Hallam students.
• To represent Sheffield Hallam students as a member of the University Board of Governors, and to appoint a second Student Governor from amongst the Elected Officers.
• To act as Deputy Chair of the Trustee Board and to Chair the Representative Committee.
• To ensure that the requirements of these Articles of Governance are upheld, and to bring recommendations to the Union Council for ensuring that both these Articles of Governance and all policies are maintained and implemented.
• To be the lead officer on the development, implementation and monitoring of the Students' Union strategic plan(s).
• To be the lead officer in ensuring that the Students' Union is operating in an environmentally sustainable way.
• To lead the delegation from the Students' Union to Annual and Extraordinary NUS Conferences so long as Sheffield Hallam Students' Union is an affiliate member of the NUS.
• To work with Elected Officers to ensure objectives and plans are identified and that appropriate support is in place to ensure they can achieve their goals.
• To take responsibility for the running of Students' Union priority campaigns.

Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as agreed with Union Council.

Opportunities and Benefits:

• A chance to make real improvements to the Student Experience at Sheffield Hallam & throughout the UK
• Meet and work with the highest governing boards within the university.
• Be the figure head of Sheffield Hallam Students' Union.
• The opportunity to lead Sheffield Hallam Students' Union's NUS Delegation at the NUS National Conference - the world's largest democratic gathering of student leaders!
• Access to extensive training and development opportunities.
• Full-time annual salary of approx. £18,000.

Sports & Physical Activity Officer

The Role:

As well as being a key member of all sporting decision making within the university you will also be overseeing the delivery of major sporting events and campaigns such as Varsity.

The Sports & Physical Activity Officer is responsible for:

• Team Sheffield Hallam
• Sports clubs and development
• Health and active lifestyles
• Community partnerships and outreach
• BUCS

The Sports & Physical Activity Officer acts as:

• The lead officer for the promotion and development of sporting opportunities for students
• The lead officer for the development and implementation of the Students’ Union’s sports strategy
• A Trustee of the Students’ Union

All the main duties and responsibilities of the Sports & Physical Activity Officer include:

• To attend meetings of the Representative Committee, the Trustee Board, Students’ Union Council, Annual General Meeting and any other relevant meetings.
• To be the lead officer for Varsity for the Students’ Union
• To promote the development, coordination and training of clubs
• To ensure that all Sports activities operate in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Students’ Union
• To ensure that all clubs operate a model constitution in accordance with the policies of the Students’ Union including financial procedures
• To ensure the effective organisation of British Universities and College Sport (BUCS) fixtures and any other student competitions
• Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as agreed with the Representative Committee

Opportunities and Benefits:

• A chance to make real improvements to the Sporting Experience at Sheffield Hallam.
• Help to deliver major sporting events, including Varsity.
• Access to extensive training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to attend the annual BUCS Conference.
• Full-time annual salary of approx. £17,500.

Welfare & Community Officer

The Role:

The Welfare & Community Officer leads on campaigns to ensure that students fells safe, supported and part of the community while studying at Sheffield Hallam University.

The Welfare & Community Officer is responsible for:

• Campaigns on student health, safety and wellbeing
• Community strategy, events and relationships
• Liberation groups
• Advice liaison
• Ethical and environmental issues

The Welfare & Community Officer acts as:

• The lead officer for the Students’ Union’s community strategy
• The lead officer for student safety and wellbeing
• The lead officer for student campaigns
• A Trustee of the Students’ Union

All the main duties and responsibilities of the Welfare & Community Officer include:

• To attend Representative Committee, the Trustee Board, Students’ Union Council, Annual General Meeting and any other relevant meetings.
• To lead on, co-ordinate and publicise relevant Students’ Union campaigns.
• To be the lead officer for the development and implementation of the Students' Union’s community strategy.
• To develop links and work in partnership with key stakeholders in the University, the local community and the local authority.
• To be the responsible officer and support for Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union’s Liberation Groups.
• To be the lead officer for and coordinate Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union’s campaigning activity for student safety and wellbeing.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as agreed with the Representative Committee.

Opportunities and Benefits:

• A chance to make real improvements to the Student Experience at Sheffield Hallam.
• Help to deliver major campaigns and events such as Sexual Health Week & Healthy Hallam.
• The opportunity to promote the work of the Advice Centre.
• Access to extensive training and development opportunities.
• Full-time annual salary of approx. £17,500.

In this role you can play a part in shaping and directing policy, and you can run campaigns on issues relating to BME students, such as closing the attainment gap, coordinating our support for Black Lives Matter, and/or any other issues you feel are important. It's a chance to positively influence the experience of BME students at Hallam, inspire others, and gain valuable professoinal development opportunities.

You will be required to attend Union Council (3-4 meetings per year) and Rep Committee meetings (approx. 1 meeting per month), where you will be the voice of BME students, ensuring their views and perspectives are heard.

Training will be provided, and there is a dedicated staff team who will support you throughout your time as a rep.

Find out more and see the answers to frequently asked questions here.

The Role:

The International Students' Officer is the primary representative of international students' within Sheffield Hallam Students' Union. They sit on committees within the University and Students' Union and have a real opportunity to make change.

The International Students' Officer is responsible for:

• Student representation within the University on issues relating to international students and opportunities for UK students to engage in global activities.
• Supporting and leading cultural societies and committees.
• Increasing engagement within the Students' Union for international students.

The International Students' Officer acts as:

• A Trustee of the Students’ Union and member of Union Council.
• The lead officer for the representation of international students at University level and for ensuring the Students' Union and University retain a global outlook.
• A key representative of students to the University and local community, including membership of relevant committees.

All the main duties and responsibilities of the International Students' Officer include:

• To attend meetings of the Trustee Board, Union Council, Annual General Meeting and any other relevant Students' Union meetings.
• To attend University Committee meetings as required to effectively represent the interests of Sheffield Hallam students.
• To ensure that the requirements of the Articles of Governance are upheld and utilised to build engagement with students.
• To ensure the Students' Union and University provide an excellent experience for International Students.
• To be the lead officer on University groups and initiatives relating to global engagement and International students.
• To support International Student groups in their integration into the Students' Union and University and to lead campaigns on issues relating to international students and global engagement.
• To support International and Cultural Societies and to enhance engagement within the Students' Union from overseas students.
• Responsible for ensuring the University provides opportunities and home and international students to participate as global citizens.
• Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as agreed with Union Council.

Opportunities and Benefits:

• A chance to make real improvements to the international student experience at Sheffield Hallam & throughout the UK
• Meet and work with the highest governing boards within the University.
• Lead and support thousands of inspiring students.
• Access to extensive training and development opportunities.
• Full-time annual salary of approx. £18,000.

In this role you can play a part in shaping and directing policy, and run events/campaigns on issues relating to LGBT+ students. Past reps have led our LGBT+ History Month campaign, coordinated student responses to the Gender Recognition Act consultation and run social events to bring LGBT+ students together.

You will Chair the LGBT+ Committee, who will be able to help you deliver your projects. You will  also provide insight and guidance to Students' Union staff, societies, clubs and committees on issues relating to LGBT+ students, like increasing accessibility and improving support services.

You will be required to attend Union Council (3-4 meetings per year) and Rep Committee meetings (approx. 1 meeting per month), where you will be the voice of LGBT+ students, ensuring their views and perspectives are heard.

Training will be provided, and there is a dedicated staff team who will support you throughout your time as a rep.

Find out more and see the answers to frequently asked questions here.

You'll sit on major committees, shape policy and look to ensure the Union and the University are inclusive of mature students, and that activities and support are appropriate to all students.

Job Description
 

As Union Council Chair, you will hold elected officers and representatives to account and ensure the Union delivers on its policy commitments. You will chair meetings of the Students' Unions highest decision making body, and will be a key member of the representative team. You will need to remain impartial and be able to chair complex issues neutrally, being a voice of reason and fairness on all matters.

Job Description

In this role you can play a part in shaping and directing policy, and run events/campaigns on issues relating to women students. Past reps have led our Women's History Month campaign, coordinated the Take Back the Night event, introduced policy on implementing consent education on campus, and campaigned to make Hallam more period positive. You could continue work on these projects and/or start something completely new - whatever you think is important.

You will Chair the Women's Committee, who will be able to help you deliver your projects. You will also provide insight and guidance to Students' Union staff, societies, clubs and committees on issues relating to women students, like increasing accessibility and improving support services.

You will be required to attend Union Council (3-4 meetings per year) and Rep Committee meetings (approx. 1 meeting per month), where you will be the voice of women students, ensuring their views and perspectives are heard.

Training will be provided, and there is a dedicated staff team who will support you throughout your time as a rep.

Find out more and see the answers to frequently asked questions here.

Working with Course and Department Reps, you'll ensure that students in Development and Society have a voice within the Students' Union and the University. As a full member of rep committee and Union Council, you'll have a budget to run events and campaigns that benefit students in your Faculty and play a part in cross organisational campaigns.

Job Description

Whether it's by running projects to make sure that activities and support is accessible to students, campaigning for reduced travel costs, or simply providing a voice for Part Time students, you'll be making a big difference in this role.

In this role you can play a part in shaping and directing policy, and run events/campaigns on issues relating to part-time students. Past reps have worked to reduce travel costs for commuting students, increase digital access to Union services to make them more accessible to students who are rarely on campus, and to develop a social community for part-time students. You could continue working on these issues, and/or start brand new projects - whatever you think is important for improving the experience of part-time students.

You will also provide insight and guidance to Students' Union staff, societies, clubs and committees on issues relating to part-time students, like increasing accessibility and improving support services.

You will be required to attend Union Council (3-4 meetings per year) and Rep Committee meetings (approx. 1 meeting per month), where you will be the voice of part-time students, ensuring their views and perspectives are heard. We try to make these as accessible as possible in terms of scheduling and options for video calling in if attending in person is not possible.

Training will be provided, and there is a dedicated staff team who will support you throughout your time as a rep.

Find out more and see the answers to frequently asked questions here.

You'll sit on major committees, shape policy and run campaigns, and with your help the Union can provide a brilliant experience to taught and research postgraduate students.

The Disabled Students' Rep is the main representative of students who identify as Disabled at Sheffield Hallam. They lead on campaigns and projects aimed at improving the lives of Disabled students, within the Union, the University, and beyond.

You'll have the power and resource to run events and campaigns, or influence policy change. Previous reps have worked to coordinate Hallam's celebration of Disability History Month and raise awareness of challenges faced by Disabled students - you could continue work on these or any other issues you think are important.

You will be required to attend Union Council (3-4 meetings per year) and Rep Committee meetings (approx. 1 meeting per month), where you will be the voice of students who identify as Disabled, ensuring their views and perspectives are heard.

Training will be provided, and there is a dedicated staff team who will support you throughout your time as a rep.