ElectionGuide2025
Aboutthisguide
Just by downloading this information pack you’ve taken the first step towards becoming an elected officer, but don’t worry if you don’t know how the Students’ Union runs, it’s all explained on the website and at candidate’s briefing! There is no experience necessary for any of these roles, you’ll get training if elected, all you really need is enthusiasm and confidence to convince other students you’re the best candidate for the job!
Being an elected officer, whether a full time or a part time officer will give you skills for the future which will look fab on your CV! I mean, not many people can say that they were the head of a company and a charity straight after graduating!
This handbook contains everything you need to know about running in our elections! It might look like a long and scary document but I promise it’s not scary… maybe a little long but we want to make sure you know absolutely everything you need to!
This Guide provides practical guidance for candidates standing in the elections and is underpinned by the elections byelaw within our Constitution. It will be interpreted solely by the Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) and Returning Officer (RO) during the elections process when guidance and rulings will be issued accordingly. The DRO is the person within the SU who facilitates the elections and where rulings and complaints are addressed to. If they feel it’s necessary, they will refer the matter to the RO who is a member of staff within the National Union of Students.
If anything in here doesn’t make sense or you want more information on something you can come into the Students’ Union or e-mail: Ben.Sanders@wrexham.ac.uk
Good luck and happy campaigning!
SUStructure
Full-timepositions
President
The SU President is the top role in the SU, with the power to make real changes for students. In this role very similar to politics nationally, you will be required to write a manifesto and held accountable to this by Student Councillor's and Trustees.
Vice President
The SU Vice President is the second top role, just behind the President, and is a great path to one day getting the top role. Vice Presidents are not without a mandate of their own, very similarly to the President, they will run on a manifesto and be held accountable to this.
An overview of both full-time roles will be found to the right.
Full-Time Officer (FTO) Positions
There are two full-time, paid positions in the elections.
Positions: 1 x President, 1 x Vice President.
Salary: £21,000+ for each role PLUS free accommodation at Wrexham Student Village.
Length: One year full-time from July 1st 2025 – June 30th 2026.
Overview of Duties (but not limited to):
• Both FTOs will be a member of the Students’ Union’s (SU) Board of Trustees with the President being Chair. This is where financial and strategic decisions about the SU are made.
• Both positions will represent every Wrexham University (WU) student on senior University committees such as the Board of Governors, Senior Leadership Team, Academic Board and Learning, Teaching and Quality Committee.
• You will be accountable to Student Council (PTOs) and will deliver on the work set out by Council throughout the year.
• You will deliver campaigns set out in your manifestos, from Student Council and as a result of student feedback.
• You will regularly be out talking to students about their experience and encouraging them to use their SU whilst also delivering on your manifesto commitments!
Full training and ongoing support will be given to officers – you will never be thrown in the deep end!
Please refer to the FTO job description on the elections page of the SU website or the Student’s Union’s byelaws.
Part-timepositions
Positions Available:
• Student Council Chair
• Women's Officer
• International Students Officer
• Students at Partner Institutions Officer
• Swyddog Yr Laith Gymraeg
• Mature Student / Parent / Carer Officer (Over 25s)
• Student at Regent Street
• Student at St Asaph
• Student at Northop
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer
• LGBT+ Officer
• Sustainability Officer
• Postgraduate Officer
• Degree Apprenticeship Officer
Part-Time (PTO) Positions
There are 14 part-time voluntary positions in the elections
Positions: Please see the Student’s Union website for a list of positions.
Length: One year part-time, Voluntary from July 1st 2025 – June 30th 2026.
Overview of Duties (but not limited to):
As a PTO you will become full members of Student Council and are required to attend up to 4-5 meetings per year.
• Represent your demographic of students to Council and to the University – you may be required to attend University committees.
• You will hold the FTOs to account and steer their work for the year.
• Deliver on your manifesto points and campaigns relevant to students.
• Create and vote on suggestions from the student body to set Union policy.
• Be ambassadors of the SU by promoting its services and encouraging students to get involved.
Full training and ongoing support will be given to officers – you will never be thrown in the deep end!
Please refer to the PTO job description on the elections page of the SU website or the Student’s Union’s byelaws.
For more information on Student Council positions, please visit: https://www.wrexhamglyndwrsu.org.uk/
Keydates:
Howtonominate:
If you want to run in the elections, you must do so online through the Students’ Union website. The deadline to do this is 12PM on the 28th of February 2025.
Step 1 – You will need to prepare a written statement (also known as a manifesto) introducing yourself (The Careers Centre or a member of the SU team can help you with this), setting out why students should vote for you and most importantly what you plan to do if elected. You will have 500 words to do so and support on writing a manifesto can be found on the Elections page on the Students’ Union website.
Step 2 – Have a photograph of yourself prepared (headshot). This will be the image that people see of you the most throughout your campaign, so make sure you’re happy with it!
Step 3 – Head over to www.wrexhamglyndwrsu.org.uk and sign in using your University login details (please contact the SU if you have trouble with this).
Step 4 – Click on your name in the top right corner and then click ‘account/profile’. On the left-hand side click ‘my nominations’ and finally click on the Elections and follow the instructions (if there are no elections showing, please contact the Students’ Union).
Step 5 – Wait for a confirmation email from the Students’ Union informing you of the next steps and start gathering your team and planning your campaign.
Todolist:
1. Thinking of running? Explore which role would be suited to you. A member of the Students’ Union or Careers team can support you with this! Still not sure? Email Ben.Sanders@wrexham.ac.uk
2. Found the perfect role? Great! Now you will need to take the perfect headshot and write your written statement/manifesto (support for this can be found on the Elections page on the website).
3. Next, you need to think of your campaign! Gather a team together and plan your campaign.
4. Register to be a candidate online before the deadline - have your picture and written statement/manifesto ready for this.
5. Attend Candidate Training, this is compulsory. Can’t attend? Please speak to Ben.Sanders@wrexham.ac.uk
6. Now you can start campaigning! Get out there and speak to students!
7. Attend the results evening and bring along your campaign team – celebrate the hard work that you’ve put into your campaign!
Good luck!