Join our team
Reps are your community’s advocates and allies on campus. They’re all about championing your rights and giving a platform to your ideas for positive change.
Regardless of your experience, skills, or the level of commitment you're ready for, you can join our team this Autumn.
Key dates
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14 Sept
Applications open
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5 Oct, 1pm
Applications close
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16 Oct, 9am
Voting opens
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20 Oct, 1pm
Voting closes
Roles
We've summarised the types of roles available, including the kinds of things you can expect to do in the role, the skills and experience you'll gain, and the time commitment expected. So, whether you want to spend all your free time helping students, or just want to help for a few hours per semester, there's a role for you!
Ready? Select the role you're interested in to be taken to the relevant application page. Remember, you're welcome to withdraw at any point. If you're unsure which role could work for you, chat with us at democracy@shu.ac.uk.
Officer By-Election
Health, Wellbeing & Life Sciences College Officer (Part-time)
Tasks
Act as the main representative for students in the College of Health, Wellbeing & Life Sciences.
Skills
Gain experience in leadership, campaigning, and decision-making.
Time
Approx 16 hours per week.
Apply for Officer role
Elected Rep & Union Council roles
BAME Students' Rep | Disabled Students' Rep | LGBT+ Students' Rep | Mature Students' Rep | Parent and Carers' Rep | Postgraduate Taught Students' Rep | Postgraduate Research Students' Rep | Trans Students' Rep | Womens' Rep
Union Council Chair | Union Council Open Space Representatives
Tasks
Represent the interests of a demographic of students that you belong to, helping to ensure the SU and the University are working for them.
Skills
Gain experience in campaigning, policy making, and teamwork.
Time
Attend 3-5 Union meetings per semester and work with your committee on projects, events, and campaigns.
Apply for Elected Rep or Union Council role
Student Leader roles
NUS Reps (x10) | Trustees (x3)
Tasks
Shape the strategy of a student-led organisation, and ensure it's working in the interests of students.
Skills
Gain experience in developing strategy, oversight, and engaging with different groups of stakeholders.
Time
Trustee: Attend regular evening meetings (around 5-6 per year).
NUS Rep: Attend NUS National Conference (17 - 18 April 2024).
Apply for Student Leader role
Working Committee sign-up
Wellbeing | LGBTQ+ | Women | Sustainability | BAME | Disabled | International | Trans | Mature | Societies
Tasks
Attend Working Committee Forum once per semester and contribute ideas to improve the student experience for your fellow students.
Skills
Gain experience collaborating with like-minded students and exploring issues important to you.
Time
Attend a Forum on a Wednesday afternoon each semester.
Sign up to a working committee