Course Rep

Course Reps are the voice of their course. They gather feedback from fellow students, represent that feedback at Student-Staff Liaison Committees (SSLCs), and work with academic staff to improve the course experience. It's one of the most direct ways a student can shape teaching, assessment, and the wider course environment

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the main point of contact between students on the course and academic staff
• Collect feedback from peers throughout the term, using methods such as informal conversations, Canvas announcements, or short surveys
• Engage in SSLC meetings each term, raising issues and reporting back outcomes
• Feedback to students on what's been discussed and what's changed as a result
• Escalate urgent or significant issues to the School Rep or the Rep Team where needed
• Promote the Course Rep role and encourage students to get involved in shaping their course
• Take part in Rep training and any relevant rep network or development sessions
• Behaving in accordance with the articles of the Union and the Equal Opportunities Policy.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Currently enrolled on the course you'd be representing
• Good listening and communication skills
• Commitment to working in a democratic environment
• Comfortable raising issues constructively in a meeting setting
• Organised enough to follow up on actions and keep students informed
• No prior experience needed — full training and ongoing support is provided
• Patience, enthusiasm and ability to motivate others.

School Rep

School Reps sit above Course Reps in the rep structure, representing the collective student voice across an entire school. They support and coordinate the Course Reps within their school, escalate cross-course or systemic issues, and represent students at School-level meetings and committees. It's a step up for students who want broader influence over their academic experience and some light leadership responsibility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the main point of contact between Course Reps in the school and the wider rep structure
• Support, guide, and check in regularly with Course Reps, helping them resolve issues at course level where possible
• Attend and contribute to School-level curriculum revision meetings representing the student voice in these discussions
• Engage in monthly meetings with the Campus Officer
• Lead arrangements of trimester school forums
• Attend Rep training, the Rep network, and any relevant development sessions
• Behaving in accordance with the articles of the Union and the Equal Opportunities Policy.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Currently enrolled on a course within the school you'd be representing
• Previous experience as a Course Rep is helpful but not essential
• Confident communicating with both students and academic/professional staff
• Able to identify patterns across feedback from multiple courses
• Comfortable representing others' views constructively in a committee setting
• Organised, reliable, and able to support and motivate other reps
• Full training and ongoing support is provided

Society Committee Member

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attending regular committee meetings and contributing to decisions
• Planning and organising events, socials, or activities for members
• Managing budgets, sponsorship, or fundraising where relevant
• Communicating with members via email, social media, or newsletters
• Recruiting and supporting new members or volunteers
• Liaising with the Students' Union or other societies when needed
• Keeping accurate records (minutes, attendance, finances)

WHY STAND?

• Shape the direction and culture of a society you care about
• Build leadership experience that stands out to employers
• Meet new people and strengthen friendships within the society
• Make a lasting, positive impact on future members' experience
• Develop skills you won't necessarily get from lectures or seminars alone
• It's genuinely rewarding to see something you've organised come together