The Leadership Race 2023

THE LEADERSHIP RACE

NOMINATION PACK

Welcome to the 2023 Leadership Race

We want to give the 20,000 members of the Students’ Union the best possible experience here at the University of South Wales. For this ambition to become a reality, we need strong leaders.

Each year, three Student Trustees, six Executive Officers, twelve Student Voice Reps and eighteen Student Councillors and are elected into office. Together, they direct and shape your Students’ Union. They make lasting changes to improve the lives of students. They make sure your voice is heard at the highest level.

You can be a part of this. You may have the skills to grow student activities, or perhaps you have a passion for student welfare. No matter what your interests are and no matter what you study, this is YOUR chance to make change.

To find out more about this fantastic opportunity, keep reading! There’ll be more information about why and how you can stand, the boring bits you have to do to stay on the right side of the rules of election and who to get in touch with if you have any questions.

From all your current Students’ Union Officers, we’d like to wish all Candidates the best of luck in this year’s Elections.

Thinking of standing in the Leadership Race? Great. Start here.

Key dates

Important Links

Documents You Really Should Read

Articles of Association

Standing Orders

Election Regulations

Essential Race Entry Forms

I want to be a Candidate to be completed by you

I am Nominating a Candidate to be completed by the person proposing you

I am supporting a Candidate to be completed by your 10 supporters

My Trustee Declaration only for Student Trustees and Full-Time roles

Optional Race Entry Forms

I’m on a Campaign Team for the all-important team

"YOU WILL HAVE A YEAR LIKE NO OTHER, YOU WILL MEET FABULOUS INTERESTING PEOPLE AND YOU WILL LEARN SKILLS THAT ARE INVALUABLE ON YOUR RESUME.

I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT MADE ME RUN BUT I AM SO GRATEFUL THAT I DID."

Non-Sabbatical

Executive Officer (1996-97)

Pauline Mably

This is your time

Have an experience like no other

Being an integral part of a Students’ Union is an incredible experience and you have the opportunity to be directly involved; whether it’s fighting for student rights, writing a proposal, or travelling around for conferences.

Make the student voice heard

As an elected rep., you will meet daily with students to ensure their views are at the heart of everything the Union does. Meeting regularly with the University, you will ensure the student voice is heard at the highest level.

Lead an organisation of 20.000 members

These positions represent a fantastic opportunity – a chance to bring your skills, ideas and passion to the development of the Union and University. This is your chance to make things change!

A unique skillset

You’ll develop plenty of new skills - from events management and budgeting to policy writing. You’ll learn how to communicate with everyone from the student body to the Vice Chancellor - all of which looks amazing on your CV! Plus a salary of £18,722.22 for full-time positions.

Every student at USW is eligible to run for election. You don't have to have been previously involved in the Students’ Union - the only thing you need is enthusiasm, commitment and a desire to represent the student body.

Ready for an experience like no other?

Here's what you need to do >

Take a look through the step by step guide and make sure you submit all the necessary documents. We’re here to help, so if you have any questions, pop in to the Students’ Union or get in touch, details on pg. 50.

How to Stand in the Leadership Race

Step 1. Choose a role

What position do you want to run for? Are you interested in one of our full-time* roles? Do you care about student welfare? Perhaps you're passionate about one of our student communities and want to create change alongside your studies with a part-time role. We have a wealth of positions for you to choose from.

*If you are an International Student, you must be in possession of, and are responsible for, providing your own Tier 4 VISA.

Step 2. Ask someone to nominate you

Figured out what position you want to stand for? Great! Your next step is to find someone to nominate you. You’ll also need to find 10 USW students to support your nomination - why not ask your course mates, team mates, house mates?

Step 3. Write your manifesto

Now you've chosen a role you like, you need to think about why you want to do it. The manifesto is your official statement which sets out your experience, skills and the reasons why the electorate should vote for you. For advice on writing your manifesto, speak to one of the current elected officers or drop us a message.

Step 4. Submit your forms

There are a couple of forms we need you and your supporters to fill in as part of your nomination and they are all on www.uswsu.com. Make sure you complete all the information in an accurate and timely manner for a smooth nomination process. Be sure to hand in your nomination forms and manifesto before 1pm on Thursday 2nd March.

Step 5. Attend the candidate briefing

All candidates must attend the candidate briefing, which will be held on Friday 3rd March at 1pm on the Atrium Campus. It’ll be a chance for you to get to know your fellow candidates, familiarise yourself with the election rules and get some last minute campaigning tips! We'll also be taking your promo pictures for the candidate booklet and filming clips of you to promote the Elections.

You're a candidate! What next?

Congratulations, you’re standing in the Leadership Race! With three regions and so many students, we highly recommend setting some time aside to campaign. If you’re not sure where to start, search online for SU Officer election campaigns, you’ll find some great ideas! In previous years, students have dressed up as all kinds of things or worn campaign team badges and t-shirts to get noticed.

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to stand in the SU Leadership Race. If you have any questions, call in to your SU Office or get in touch on 01443 483500 or studunion@ southwales.ac.uk.

Positions

Positions

In all of the roles, you’ll represent, support and empower students on a range of issues. Whether you decide to stand as a Student Trustee, an Executive Officer, a Student Voice Rep or a Student Council Officer, you’ll learn how to communicate with everyone from the student body to the VC of the University and get to network with other Students’ Unions across the country. Becoming a Students’ Union Officer or Rep. is a fantastic opportunity if you’re passionate about developing a unique skill set and are committed to improving the student experience.

Student Trustees

As part of the Trustee Board, our 3 Student Trustees have complete oversight of all the activities of the Students’ Union. They make top level decisions to ensure that the Union is run for students and is fully compliant with all its’ statutory duties.

Being a Student Trustee

These are voluntary positions and are extremely important to the running of the Students’ Union; without Trustees, there is no SU. As a member of the the Trustee Board, you will make sure that the Union is well run, is meeting its’ constitutional aims and is working within legal frameworks. You will be part of a collective decision making process regarding finances and the strategic direction of the Union, all while ensuring that students are at the heart of everything the Union does. As a Student Trustee (and company director) you will be legally responsible for all the decisions taken and this responsibility lasts for 7 years after you complete your term of office. There are also laws which prevent you from becoming a Trustee, so you will have to complete a declaration to say that you are not exempt.

In addition to your legal responsibilities, you will also be expected to subscribe to the National Occupational Standards for Trustees and uphold the seven Principles of Public Life (Nolan Principles) as set by the Committee on Standards in Public Life.

NOST Principles

1. Safeguard and promote the values and mission of USWSU.

2. Determine the strategy and structure of USWSU.

3. Ensure USWSU operates in an effective, responsible and accountable manner.

4. Ensure the effective functioning of USWSU’s Board of Trustees.

Nolan Principles

Selflessness - Holders of public office should act solely in terms of the public interest. They should not do so in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family, or their friends.

Integrity - Holders of public office should not place themselves under any financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might seek to influence them in the performance of their official duties.

Objectivity - In carrying out public business, including making public appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, holders of public office should make choices on merit.

Accountability - Holders of public office are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office.

Openness - Holders of public office should be as open as possible, giving reasons for their decisions and restricting information only when the wider public interest clearly demands.

Honesty - Holders of public office have a duty to declare any private interests relating to their public duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest.

Leadership - Holders of public office should promote these principles by leadership and example.

What exactly will you do?

The Trustees are ultimately responsible, individually and collectively, for all activity within USWSU. The USWSU Trustee Board is responsible for setting the vision and values of the organisation and for ensuring the delivery of organisational purpose. The Trustees ensure development of and agree a longterm strategy. They approve and monitor plans to deliver the strategy. Trustees will also act as Company Law members of USWSU.

Trustees are accountable for delivering the responsibilities detailed in the USWSU Trustee Board Terms of Reference. Notwithstanding this, all Trustees have a duty to:

• Ensure that USWSU acts in accordance with its charitable objects, constitution and other guiding documents and in particular remains true to its mission, vision and values.

• Facilitate USWSU being a student-led organisation.

• Help USWSU achieve its objectives and improve the lives of its members.

• Ensure that USWSU complies with all relevant legislation and regulations, including relevant charity, company and education acts.

• Ensure that USWSU does not undertake activities that put its financial stability, members or reputation at undue risk.

• Work with other Trustees, staff and volunteers in a constructive manner and for the greater good of USWSU.

• Participate fully in Trustee Board meetings and join one of the Trustee Board’s Committees.

• Participate fully in Company Law meetings.

• Use their personal skills and experience to ensure USWSU is well run and efficient.

• Seek external professional advice where there may be material risk to USWSU or where the Trustees may be in breach of their duties or at any other appropriate moment.

• Add value to the Trustee Board and USWSU through generating ideas, challenging the status quo, broadening thinking and supporting and promoting innovation and creativity.

• Abide by the USWSU Trustee Code of Conduct.

Accountability and Removal from Office

All Trustees are ultimately accountable to the membership of USWSU by the processes detailed in the Articles of Association, the Charities Act 2011 and the Companies Act 2006. Any Trustee may be removed from office by Trustee Board for failure to comply with any of their obligations.

How much time will it take?

You will be required to attend all Board meetings. At the moment, Board meets 6 times a year. The length of the meetings varies, but are usually 2 - 3 hours long and they always take place in the evening. In preparation for the meetings, you will need to read through all the papers and make notes of any questions or suggestions that you may want to raise. Sometimes, you will be asked to make a decision via email and you will need to keep in regular contact with the other Trustees. You will also need to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Students’ Union, where the Trustees’ report is presented.

One of the Student Trustees will also be nominated to sit as a Student Governor on the USW Board of Governors. This role is to be a student voice (not acting on behalf of the Trustees) at the highest level of the University itself. The Board of Governors normally meets four times a year on Monday afternoons from 4.00pm. Student Governors are also members of the Finance and Resources and the Culture, People and Values Committees, which also both meet four times a year. As a member of the Board of Governors, you would be a trustee of the University, which is a registered charity. Training and ongoing support will be provided for this role. More information can be found here.

What skills and experience do you need?

A good Student Trustee is someone who is:

• interested in learning more about the SU and how it is operated

• passionate about the Union and is committed to the purpose, aims and values of the orgainsation

• detached and diplomatic, ready to listen to other opinions, able to communicate their own thoughts diplomatically and perhaps reach a different conclusion

• reliable and able to commit the time and effort required to make sure it’s a worthwhile experience for them and the organisation

• supportive and able to work together as a Trustee team, being positive once decisions are made

• diligent and responsible, able to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

You can expect training for the role and ongoing support from Board members and Union staff.

Full-time roles

The full-time Exec Officers are four students who are annually elected to make sure that the student voice is heard at the highest level. They provide support, representation, opportunities and campaign on the issues students care about.

Being a full-time Exec Officer

Each of the full-time positions is a three-way role – that of an automatically appointed member of Trustee Board, as an elected student officer with a specific portfolio of work and as member of staff of USWSU. Whilst the differences are not noticeable on a day-to-day basis, there are sets of rules and regulations that govern each of the areas: as an elected officer, there are the Constitution and Standing Orders, as a Trustee, there is charity and company law and, as a member of staff, a contract and a work handbook. These detail what you can and can't do, how to do things, how to be effective in your role and how you may be removed from your job if you are not doing it properly. Knowing the obligations that come with your chosen role should help you understand what you are taking on.

Being a Trustee carries legal responsibilities for the organisation, which will be explained during your induction training. You will also be expected to subscribe to the National Occupational Standards for Trustees and uphold the seven Principles of Public Life (Nolan Principles) as set by the Committee on Standards in Public Life.

Your role as a Trustee

You should read all the information on pages 14 to 17, as it all applies to anyone who has a full-time role.

Your role as an Elected Officer

All the role descriptions for all Student Officers should be viewed as for guidance and general direction, rather than policy of the Students’ Union. The role descriptions should work in conjunction with mandates from the student body and should not restrict Student Officers from undertaking responsibilities based on their skills, experiences, backgrounds and style of working.

In addition, full-time Exec Officers:

• have a legal responsibility to uphold all policies of the Students’ Union

• may be required to become a cheque signatory of the Union and, as such, may be subject to a credit check

• are not able to work for the Students’ Union in any other capacity

Your role as a Staff Member

Even though you have been elected, rather than appointed to the job, it is still a job, just like any other. You will be expected to turn up to work on time, fulfil the hours of your contract and doing the work that you are paid to do. In return for this, you will receive a salary, along with an a benefits package that includes annual leave, a pension scheme and annual Union shutdowns. You will be issued with a Full-Time Officer Handbook that details all of your rights as an employee, as well as procedures for disciplinary and matters of poor performance.

President

Responsible to Student Council, Student Voice Forum and Board of Trustees

Salary

Circa £18,772.22 pa

Term

1st July 2023 – 30th June 2024 (with compulsory handover period from 15th June).

Line Manager Chair of Trustee Board

Hours

1491 in-office hours. Usual office hours are 8.30am until 4.30pm Monday to Friday, but you will need to be flexible, as there will be times when you have to work longer days/in the evenings/weekends/be away from home. Time off will be given in lieu of any extra hours worked.

Location

The position is based primarily in the Students’ Union building on the Treforest campus, but travel between sites will be necessary.

The President provides leadership for elected officers and representatives and is the main ambassador and external spokesperson for the Students' Union. The role includes working with senior members of University of South Wales, local government staff and officers, local MP's and other external stakeholders.

The President is Chair of the Executive Committee and the role includes leading the team of Student Officers (and working closely with the SU’s senior management team) to ensure that the organisation is delivering its charitable purpose and working towards its vision and values. The President is a member of the Trustee Board and a company director.

The President will also sit as a Student Governor on the USW Board of Governors. This role is to be a student voice (not acting on behalf of the Trustees) at the highest level of the University itself. The Board of Governors normally meets four times a year on Monday afternoons from 4.00pm. Student Governors are also members of the Finance and Resources and the Culture, People and Values Committees, which also both meet four times a year. As a member of the Board of Governors, you would be a trustee of the University, which is a registered charity. Training and ongoing support will be provided for this role. More information can be found here.

The ideal candidate will have a mature outlook and the confidence to represent the student voice in the wider higher education arena. Knowledge of the issues and politics affecting the sector would be an advantage, as would be the ability to formulate and drive strategy. There are a lot of meetings to attend, so highly developed communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills are essential, as is the ability to manage time commitments and work with a diverse range of people.

Key responsibilities

As President

• To act as the lead voice of USWSU students to the University and external organisations.

• To lead and and line manage the full-time officer team to ensure that the team is working well together and that the work the team produces is to a high standard and meets students’ needs. To lead and review projects that will enhance the student experience.

• To promote student engagement in USWSU’s democratic structure.

As Chair of the Executive Committee

• Chair meetings of the Committee.

• Manage working relationships between the Executive members.

• Contribute towards creating and sustaining what’s known as a ‘learning Executive’ by leading Executive induction and development activities.

As a Trustee

• Attend and positively contribute to meetings of the Board

• Report to Student Council on behalf of the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

• Contribute towards creating and sustaining a learning Trustee Board by participating in Trustee Board induction and development activities.

Additional responsibilities

• To act as Returning Officer for Secondary Elections.

• To act as Press Contact for the Students’ Union.

• Attend and act as Lead Delegate for NUS and NUS Wales conferences.

In addition to the general person specification required of any Trustee, the President of the Students’ Union should ideally have or seek to develop the following characteristics:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to a variety of audiences of various sizes.

• Ability to drive the strategic direction of the Students’ Union’s, ensuring that elected Student Officers and Representatives are working for the good of all student members.

• Highly developed diplomatic and negotiation skills.

• Ability to build partnerships and develop strategic relationships.

• A strong commitment to USWSU’s vision and values.

External and University committee / group membership

• Board of Governors

• Human Resources Cmte

• Health & Safety Cmte

• Conferment Boards

• Student Experience Group

• Fees & Scholarships

• Equality & Diversity Sub Group

• Academic Board and others.

Vice President Education

Responsible to Student Council, Student Voice Forum and Board of Trustees

Salary

Circa £18,722.22 pa

Term

1st July 2023 – 30th June 2024 (with compulsory handover period from 15th June).

Line Manager

Students’ Union President

Hours

1491 in-office hours. Usual office hours are 8.30am until 4.30pm Monday to Friday, but you will need to be flexible, as there will be times when you have to work longer days/in the evenings/weekends/be away from home. Time off will be given in lieu of any extra hours worked.

Location

The position requires attendence at all campuses.

The Vice President Education takes the lead on working to improve the educational quality and academic experience at University of South Wales, based on student feedback through the Student Voice Forum, Academic Course Reps, the National Student Survey (NSS) and nationally initiated education campaigns. The VP Education also provides the key link between elected student academic representatives, and University staff, including the Academic Registrar, Heads of Subject Areas and Heads of Learning, Teaching & Student Experience.

Sitting on the SVR Forum, Course Rep Assemblies and contributing to Change Week, the VP Education will work with USWSU’s Education & Representation staff, University staff at course, subject and senior management level, to ensure there is effective dialogue between students and the University on academic issues.

The Vice President Education is a member of the USWSU Trustee Board.

The ideal candidate will have a mature outlook and the confidence to represent the student voice in the wider higher education arena. Knowledge of the academic policies of the University would be an advantage, as would be an understanding of the issues affecting a diverse student demographic. Highly developed communication, analytic and listening skills are essential, as is the ability to empathise.

Key responsibilities

As VP Education

• To act as a voice of students to the University particularly on matters pertaining to education, learning and teaching space and facilities, libraries and IT.

• To represent students on all academic matters, including academic infringement hearings.

• To support and empower the Students’ Union’s network of SVRs and Course Reps.

• To act as the primary Officer liaison with University of South Wales services that have a significant impact on students’ ability to learn.

• To work with local government agencies and other relevant external organisations for the benefit of students at University of South Wales.

• To be an effective member of the Full-Time Officer Team, working well with others and producing work that is of a high standard and meets students’ needs.

Additional responsibilities

• To lead on educational campaigns

• Attend NUS and NUS Wales conferences

• Daily engagement with students, in person and on social media

In addition to the general person specification required of any Trustee, the VP Education should ideally have or seek to develop the following characteristics:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to a variety of audiences of various sizes.

• Highly developed diplomatic and negotiation skills.

• Ability to influence positive decision making.

• Ability to build partnerships and develop strategic relationships.

• A strong commitment to USWSU’s vision and values.

External and University committee / group membership

• SU Partnership Meetings

• Quality Assurance Committee

• Learning and Teaching Enhancement Committee

VP Welfare

Responsible to Student Council, Student Voice Forum and Board of Trustees

Salary

Circa £18,722.22 pa

Term

1st July 2023 – 30th June 2024 (with compulsory handover period from 15th June).

Line Manager

Students’ Union President

Hours

1491 in-office hours. Usual office hours are 8.30am until 4.30pm Monday to Friday, but you will need to be flexible, as there will be times when you have to work longer days/in the evenings/weekends/be away from home. Time off will be given in lieu of any extra hours worked.

Location

The position requires attendence at all campuses.

The Vice President Welfare takes the lead on working to improve the non-academic experience at the University of South Wales, based on student feedback through Student Council. The VP Welfare also provides the key link between elected Student Councillors and University staff to ensure there is effective dialogue on non-academic issues between students and staff.

Leading on all matters concerning student wellbeing (matters such as housing, money and health), the VP Welfare supports and empowers specific Student Council Officers to plan and promote campaigns and projects designed to help build student communities across the University, breaking down barriers and encouraging cohesion. The VP Welfare will work with key Union staff and members of pertinent professional support departments across the University to ensure that student needs are met. There is no requirement for the VP Welfare to provide direct counselling/support services, but they will need to signpost students to available services.

The Vice President Welfare is a member of the USWSU Trustee Board.

The ideal candidate will have a mature outlook and the confidence to represent the student voice in the wider higher education arena. Knowledge of the wellbeing and support services of the University would be an advantage, as would be an understanding of the issues affecting a diverse student demographic. Highly developed communication, analytic and listening skills are essential, as is the ability to empathise.

Key responsibilities

As VP Welfare

• To act as a voice of students the University, particularly on matters relating to facilities and spaces for specific student needs, including those in liberation and faith groups.

• To run campaigns on welfare, liberation, international and interfaith issues and to assist in campaigns that other Officers may be running.

• To support and nurture the creation and working of student communities within and outside the University.

• To work with local government agencies and other relevant external organisations for the benefit of students at University of South Wales.

• To act as the primary Officer liaison with University of South Wales support services that have a significant impact on students’ wellbeing.

• To be an effective member of the Full-Time Officer Team, working well with others and producing work that is of a high standard and meets students’ needs.

Additional responsibilities

• To lead on welfare campaigns

• Attend NUS and NUS Wales conferences

• Daily engagement with students, in person and on social media

In addition to the general person specification required of any Trustee, the VP Welfare should ideally have or seek to develop the following characteristics:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to a variety of audiences of various sizes.

• Highly developed diplomatic and negotiation skills.

• Be empathetic and understanding of non-academic issues affecting all students

• Ability to build partnerships and develop strategic relationships.

External and University committee / group membership

To include:

• SU Partnership Meetings

• Equality & Diversity Committee

• Disability & Dyslexia Committee

• Hardship Fund Group

VP Activities

Responsible to Student Council, Student Voice Forum and Board of Trustees

Salary Circa £18,722.22 pa

Term

1st July 2023 – 30th June 2024 (with compulsory handover period from 15th June).

Line Manager

Students’ Union President

Hours

1491 in-office hours. Usual office hours are 8.30am until 4.30pm Monday to Friday, but you will need to be flexible, as there will be times when you have to work longer days/in the evenings/weekends/be away from home. Time off will be given in lieu of any extra hours worked.

Location

The position requires attendence at all campuses.

The Vice President Activities is the lead Officer on all matters relating to student sports teams, clubs, societies and student-led activities (which may include volunteering, fundraising, student media and community liaison groups).

The VP Activities promotes participation in activities, volunteering and sport at USWSU, working closely with USWSU’s student activities part time officers and staff to ensure sport and activity groups are accessible to students. The Vice President Activities champions the promotion of opportunities to develop skills through USWSU.

The Vice President Activities is a member of the USWSU Trustee Board.

The ideal candidate will have a mature outlook and the confidence to represent the student voice in the wider higher education arena. Knowledge of the issues and politics affecting the sector would be an advantage, as would an understanding of the national university sporting landscape. Highly developed communication, planning and delivery skills are essential.

Key responsibilities

As VP Activities

• To act as a voice of students to the University and external organisations on matters relating to student sport and activities.

• To represent students on all student activities related matters.

• To represent USWSU at British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) and Welsh Student Sport (WSS) for the benefit of students at the University of South Wales.

• To run campaigns on sport and student activities and to assist in campaigns that other Officers may be running.

• To run campaigns on issues that may affect student participation in non-academic activities

• To deliver training to officers of student activity groups.

• To lead on the organisation and delivery of Freshers’ and Refreshers’ Fairs.

• To be an effective member of the Full-Time Officer Team, working well with others and producing work that is of a high standard and meets students’ needs.

Additional responsibilities

• Support and empower the Students’ Union’s network of sports teams and clubs and societies.

• Act as a point of contact for teams prior to and during matches on the primary sport day of the week.

• Attend NUS and NUS Wales conferences.

• Daily engagement with students, in person and on social media

In addition to the general person specification required of any Trustee, the VP Activities should ideally have or seek to develop the following characteristics:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to a variety of audiences of various sizes.

• Highly developed diplomatic and negotiation skills.

• Ability to build partnerships and develop strategic relationships.

• A strong commitment to USWSU’s vision and values.

External and University committee / group membership

To include:

• USW Sport Board

• British Universities Colleges Sport

• Wales Student Sport

• Raising Aspirations

Part-time roles

There are two kinds of voluntary part-time role - those that are there to represent students on matters concerning their academic student journey (Student Voice Reps) and those elected to represent and campaign for the general rights of students, some of whom may be under-represented or discriminated against (Student Council Officers). Although the positions are all voluntary, there is a bursary attached to each role and will be awarded based on the level of engagement of the role holder.

Being a part-time Officer

Part-Time Officers and Representatives make up the Student Council and the Student Voice Forum, decision making bodies which debate, pass and implement policy in between Annual General Meetings. Each group meets 5 times in an academic year, where they also hold Full-Time Officers to account for the jobs they are mandated to do.

All the role descriptions for all Part-Time positions should be viewed as for guidance and general direction, rather than policy of the Students’ Union. The role descriptions should work in conjunction with mandates from the student body and should not restrict Student Officers from undertaking responsibilities based on their skills, experiences, backgrounds and style of working. PT Officers and Representatives are expected to work to the highest standards and to adhere to the Nolan Principles.

Nolan Principles

Selflessness - Holders of public office should act solely in terms of the public interest. They should not do so in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family, or their friends.

Integrity - Holders of public office should not place themselves under any financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might seek to influence them in the performance of their official duties.

Objectivity - In carrying out public business, including making public appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, holders of public office should make choices on merit.

Skills you will develop

• Leadership

• Communication

• Organisational skills

• Listening and interpersonal skills

• Lobbying

• Team Work

• Project planning experience

• Campaign planning and implementation

Accountability - Holders of public office are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office.

Openness - Holders of public office should be as open as possible, giving reasons for their decisions and restricting information only when the wider public interest clearly demands.

Honesty - Holders of public office have a duty to declare any private interests relating to their public duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest.

Leadership - Holders of public office should promote these principles by leadership and example.

Opportunities and benefits

• Training

• Support and mentoring

• Make improvements to the SU and University

• Become more involved in your Union

• Great CV builder

Student Council

> Chair of Student Council

> Women's Officer

> Black Students' Officer

> International Students' Officer

> LGBT+ Officer x3

> Students with Disabilities Officer

> Mature Students' Officer

> Postgrad and Part-time Students' Officer

> Societies Officer

> Sports Officer

> Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd Campus Officers

Chair of Student Council

Responsible to Student Council and Executive Committee

Bursary

Up to £500 based on engagement with the role

Term

1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024

Hours

There are no set hours for this position, but flexibility is a necessity to meet the requirements of the position, which may include evening and weekend work. The bursary is based on an average of 3-4 hours/week.

Location

All campuses

The Chair of Student Council provides leadership to the Student Council and is its main ambassador. The role includes leading the part-time officer team to ensure that the Union is delivering policy passed through the Council. The Chair is a voting member of the Union’s Executive Committee.

The ideal candidate will have a mature outlook and the confidence to manage what can often be fervent and emotive meetings. Knowledge of the issues and politics affecting the Union and University would be an advantage. Highly developed communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills are essential.

Key responsibilities as Chair

• To Chair all meetings of Student Council.

• Contribute towards creating and sustaining a learning Student Council by participating in and/or leading Student Council induction and development activities.

• To support and empower members of Student Council to hold Full Time Officers to account.

• To support members of Student Council to run campaigns for their demographic group.

• To promote student engagement in USWSU’s democratic structures.

Key responsibilities as a member of the Executive Committee

• To attend all meetings.

• To report on the work of Student Council and represent its’ views to Executive Committee

Additional responsibilities

• To attend AGM.

• To stand as a delegate for NUS and NUS Wales conferences.

Campus Officer x 2 per campus

Title

Cardiff, Newport or Pontypridd Campus Officer

Responsible to Student Council

Bursary

Up to £100 based on engagement with the role

Term

1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024

Hours

There are no set hours for this position, but flexibility is a necessity to meet the requirements of the position, which may include evening and weekend work. The bursary is based on an average of 3-4 hours/week.

Location

All campuses

The Campus Officers are the lead representatives for students on each of the University’s campuses and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of the students, encouraging participation in the Union and advancing their welfare.

The ideal candidate will have a mature outlook and the confidence to be the voice of students. Knowledge of the issues and politics affecting students at the University would be an advantage.

Key responsibilities as Campus Officer

• To represent students from one of the University’s campus areas.

• To take policy proposals on non-academic issues affecting these students to Student Council and/or AGM, based on feedback from the students.

• To organise and deliver a campaign related to non-academic issues affecting campuses.

• To fulfil any democratic mandates and promote any matters of Union policy that relate to campuses.

• To support other Officers and to contribute to their campaigns, as required

Key responsibilities as a member of Student Council

• To attend all meetings and report on work to date at all meetings.

• Contribute towards creating and sustaining a learning Student Council by participating in and/or leading Student Council induction and development activities.

• To promote student engagement in USWSU’s democratic structures.

Additional responsibilities

• To attend AGM.

• To stand as a delegate for NUS and NUS Wales conferences.

Women's Officer

Responsible to Student Council

Bursary

Up to £500 based on engagement with the role

Term

1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024

Hours

There are no set hours for this position, but flexibility is a necessity to meet the requirements of the position, which may include evening and weekend work. The bursary is based on an average of 3-4 hours/week.

Location

All campuses

The Women’s Officer is the lead representative of women students at the University and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of women students, encouraging participation in the Union and advancing the welfare of women students.

The ideal candidate will have a mature outlook and the confidence to be the voice of women students. Knowledge of the issues and politics affecting the women students at the University would be an advantage. Highly developed communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills are essential.

Key responsibilities as Women's Officer

• To represent women students.

• To take policy proposals on women’s issues to Student Council and/or AGM.

• To organise and deliver a campaign related to issues affecting women students.

• To fulfill democratic mandates and promote matters of Union policy that relate to women students.

• To attend NUS Wales Women’s Conference.

• To support other Officers and to contribute to their campaigns, as required.

Key responsibilities as a member of Student Council

• To attend all meetings.

• To report on work to date to all meetings.

• Contribute towards creating and sustaining a learning Student Council by participating in and/or leading Student Council induction and development activities.

• To promote student engagement in USWSU’s democratic structures.

Additional responsibilities

• To attend AGM.

• To stand as a delegate for NUS and NUS Wales conferences.

Black Students' Officer

Responsible to Student Council

Bursary

Up to £500 based on engagement with the role

Term

1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024

Hours

There are no set hours for this position, but flexibility is a necessity to meet the requirements of the position, which may include evening and weekend work. The bursary is based on an average of 3-4 hours/week.

Location

All campuses

The Black Students’ Officer is the lead representative of black students at the University and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of black students, encouraging participation in the Union and advancing their welfare.

The ideal candidate will have a mature outlook and the confidence to be the voice of black students. Knowledge of the issues and politics affecting the black students at the University would be an advantage. Highly developed communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills are essential.

Key responsibilities as Black Students' Officer

• To represent black students.

• To take policy proposals on issues affecting black students to Student Council and/or AGM, based on feedback from black students.

• To organise and deliver a campaign related to issues affecting black students.

• To fulfil democratic mandates and promote matters of Union policy that relate to black students.

• To attend NUS Wales Black Students’ Conference.

• To support other Officers and to contribute to their campaigns, as required.

Key responsibilities as a member of Student Council

• To attend all meetings and report on work to date at all meetings.

• Contribute towards creating and sustaining a learning Student Council by participating in and/or leading Student Council induction and development activities.

• To promote student engagement in USWSU’s democratic structures.

Additional responsibilities

• To attend AGM.

• To stand as a delegate for NUS and NUS Wales conferences.

International Students' Officer

Responsible to Student Council

Bursary

Up to £250 based on engagement with the role

Term

1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024

Hours

There are no set hours for this position, but flexibility is a necessity to meet the requirements of the position, which may include evening and weekend work. The bursary is based on an average of 3-4 hours/week.

Location

All campuses

The International Students’ Officer is the lead representative of international students at the University and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of international students, encouraging participation in the Union and advancing their welfare.

The ideal candidate will have a mature outlook and the confidence to be the voice of international students. Knowledge of the issues and politics affecting international students at the University would be an advantage. Highly developed communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills are essential.

Key responsibilities as International Students' Officer

• To represent international students.

• To take policy proposals on issues affecting international students to Student Council and/or AGM, based on feedback from international students.

• To organise and deliver a campaign related to issues affecting international students.

• To fulfil democratic mandates and promote matters of Union policy that relate to international students.

• To attend NUS International Students’ Conference.

• To support Officers and to contribute to their campaigns, as required.

Key responsibilities as a member of Student Council

• To attend all meetings and report on work to date at all meetings.

• Contribute towards creating and sustaining a learning Student Council by participating in and/or leading Student Council induction and development activities.

• To promote student engagement in USWSU’s democratic structures.

Additional responsibilities

• To attend AGM.

• To stand as a delegate for NUS and NUS Wales conferences.

Roles

LGBT+ Officer (Women), LGBT+ Officer (Trans), LGBT+ Officer (Open)

Responsible to Student Council

Bursary

Up to £500 based on engagement with the role

Term

1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024

Hours

There are no set hours for this position, but flexibility is a necessity, which may include evening and weekend work.

Location

All campuses

The LGBT+ Officers are the lead representatives on matters of sexual orientation and gender identity at the University. The roles include representing the views and interests of students regarding sexual orientation and gender identity issues, encouraging participation in the Union and advancing their welfare.

The ideal candidates will have a mature outlook and the confidence to be the voice of students on matters of sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Knowledge of the issues and politics related to these topics at the University would be an advantage. Highly developed communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills are essential.

Key responsibilities as LGBT+ Officer

• To represent students on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity.

• To take policy proposals on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity to Student Council and/ or AGM, based on feedback from students.

• To organise and deliver a campaign related to issues surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity.

• To fulfil democratic mandates and promote any matters of Union policy that relate to LGBT+ students.

• To attend NUS Wales LGBT+ Conference.

• To support other Officers and to contribute to their campaigns, as required.

Key responsibilities as a member of Student Council

• To attend all meetings and report on work to date at all meetings.

• Contribute towards creating and sustaining a learning Student Council by participating in and/or leading Student Council induction and development activities.

• To promote student engagement in USWSU’s democratic structures.

Additional responsibilities

• To attend AGM.

• To stand as a delegate for NUS and NUS Wales conferences.

Mature Students' Officer

Responsible to Student Council

Bursary

Up to £250 based on engagement with the role

Term

1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024

Hours

There are no set hours for this position, but flexibility is a necessity to meet the requirements of the position, which may include evening and weekend work. The bursary is based on an average of 3-4 hours/week.

Location

All campuses

The Mature Students’ Officer is the lead representative for mature students at the University and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of mature students, encouraging participation in the Union and advancing their welfare.

The ideal candidate will have a mature outlook and the confidence to be the voice of mature students. Knowledge of the issues and politics affecting mature students at the University would be an advantage. Highly developed communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills are essential.

Key responsibilities as Mature Students' Officer

• To represent mature students.

• To take policy proposals on issues affecting mature students to Student Council and/or AGM, based on feedback from mature students.

• To organise and deliver a campaign related to issues affecting mature students.

• To fulfil democratic mandates and promote matters of Union policy that relate to mature students.

• To support other Officers and to contribute to their campaigns, as required.

Key responsibilities as a member of Student Council

• To attend all meetings and report on work to date at all meetings.

• Contribute towards creating and sustaining a learning Student Council by participating in and/or leading Student Council induction and development activities.

• To promote student engagement in USWSU’s democratic structures.

Additional responsibilities

• To attend AGM.

• To stand as a delegate for NUS and NUS Wales conferences.

Students with Disabilities Officer

Responsible to Student Council

Bursary

Up to £500 based on engagement with the role

Term

1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024

Hours

There are no set hours for this position, but flexibility is a necessity to meet the requirements of the position, which may include evening and weekend work. The bursary is based on an average of 3-4 hours/week.

Location

All campuses

The Students with Disabilities Officer is the lead representative for students with disabilities at the University and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of students with disabilities, encouraging participation in the Union and advancing their welfare.

The ideal candidate will have a mature outlook and the confidence to be the voice of students with disabilities. Knowledge of the issues and politics affecting students with disabilities at the University would be an advantage. Highly developed communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills are essential.

Key responsibilities as Students with Disabilities Officer

• To represent students with disabilities

• To take policy proposals on issues affecting studdents with disabilities to Student Council and/or AGM, based on feedback from students with disabilities.

• To organise and deliver a campaign related to issues affecting students with disabilities.

• To fulfil democratic mandates and promote matters of Union policy that relate to SWD.

• To attend NUS Wales SWD Conference.

• To support other Officers and to contribute to their campaigns, as required.

Key responsibilities as a member of Student Council

• To attend all meetings and report on work to date at all meetings.

• Contribute towards creating and sustaining a learning Student Council by participating in and/or leading Student Council induction and development activities.

• To promote student engagement in USWSU’s democratic structures.

Additional responsibilities

• To attend AGM.

• To stand as a delegate for NUS and NUS Wales conferences.

Societies Officer

Responsible to Student Council

Bursary

Up to £250 based on engagement with the role

Term

1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024

Hours

There are no set hours for this position, but flexibility is a necessity to meet the requirements of the position, which may include evening and weekend work. The bursary is based on an average of 3-4 hours/week.

Location

All campuses

The Societies Officer is the lead representative for student members of the Union’s registered societies and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of society members, encouraging participation in the Union and advancing their welfare.

The ideal candidate will have a mature outlook and the confidence to be the voice of society members. Knowledge of the issues and politics affecting society members at the University would be an advantage. Highly developed communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills are essential.

Key responsibilities as Societies Officer

• To represent student members of societies.

• To take policy proposals on issues affecting members of societies to Student Council and/or AGM, based on feedback from society members.

• To organise and deliver a campaign related to issues affecting society members.

• To fulfil any democratic mandates and promote any matters of Union policy that relate to society members.

• To support other Officers and to contribute to their campaigns, as required.

Key responsibilities as a member of Student Council

• To attend all meetings and report on work to date at all meetings.

• Contribute towards creating and sustaining a learning Student Council by participating in and/or leading Student Council induction and development activities.

• To promote student engagement in USWSU’s democratic structures.

Additional responsibilities

• To attend AGM.

• To stand as a delegate for NUS and NUS Wales conferences.

Postgraduate and Part-time Students' Officer

Responsible to Student Council

Bursary

Up to £250 based on engagement with the role

Term

1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024

Hours

There are no set hours for this position, but flexibility is a necessity to meet the requirements of the position, which may include evening and weekend work. The bursary is based on an average of 3-4 hours/week.

Location

All campuses

The Postgraduate & Part-time Students’ Officer is the lead representative for postgraduate and parttime students at the University and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of PG and PT students, encouraging participation in the Union and advancing their welfare.

The ideal candidate will have a mature outlook and the confidence to be the voice of PG and PT students. Knowledge of the issues and politics affecting PG and PT students at the University would be an advantage. Highly developed communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills are essential.

Key responsibilities as PG and PT Students' Officer

• To represent PG and PT students.

• To take policy proposals on issues affecting PG and PT students to Student Council and/or AGM, based on feedback from PG and PT students.

• To organise and deliver a campaign related to issues affecting PG and PT students.

• To fulfil any democratic mandates and promote any matters of Union policy that relate to PG and PT students.

• To support other Officers and to contribute to their campaigns, as required.

Key responsibilities as a member of Student Council

• To attend all meetings and report on work to date at all meetings.

• Contribute towards creating and sustaining a learning Student Council by participating in and/or leading Student Council induction and development activities.

• To promote student engagement in USWSU’s democratic structures.

Additional responsibilities

• To attend AGM.

• To stand as a delegate for NUS and NUS Wales conferences.

Sports Officer

Responsible to Student Council

Bursary

Up to £250 based on engagement with the role

Term

1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024

Hours

There are no set hours for this position, but flexibility is a necessity to meet the requirements of the position, which may include evening and weekend work. The bursary is based on an average of 3-4 hours/week.

Location

All campuses

The Sports Officer is the lead representative for student members of the Union’s registered teams and clubs and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of team and club members, encouraging participation in the Union and advancing their welfare.

The ideal candidate will have a mature outlook and the confidence to be the voice of team and club members. Knowledge of the issues and politics affecting team and club members at the University would be an advantage.

Key responsibilities as Sports Officer

• To represent student members of teams and clubs.

• To take policy proposals on issues affecting members of teams and clubs to Student Council and/or AGM, based on feedback from team and club members.

• To organise and deliver a campaign related to issues affecting team and club members.

• To fulfil any democratic mandates and promote any matters of Union policy that relate to team and club members.

• To support other Officers and to contribute to their campaigns, as required.

Key responsibilities as a member of Student Council

• To attend all meetings and report on work to date at all meetings.

• Contribute towards creating and sustaining a learning Student Council by participating in and/or leading Student Council induction and development activities.

• To promote student engagement in USWSU’s democratic structures.

Additional responsibilities

• To attend AGM.

• To stand as a delegate for NUS and NUS Wales conferences.

Swyddog yr Iaith Gymraeg

Yn gyfrifol i Cyngor Myfyrwyr

Bwrsariaeth

Hyd at £500 yn seiliedig ar ymgysylltiad â’r rôl

Cyfnod

1af Gorffennaf 2023 – 30ain Mehefin 2024

Oriau

Nid oes oriau penodol ar gyfer y swydd hon, ond mae hyblygrwydd yn angenrheidiol i gwrdd â gofynion y swydd, gall gynnwys gweithio nosweithiau a phenwythnosau. Mae’r bwrsariaeth yn seiliedig ar 3 - 4 awr o waith, fel arfer, yr wythnos.

Lleoliad

Swyddog yr Iaith Gymraeg yw’r cynrychiolydd arweiniol ar gyfer myfyrwyr sydd yn siarad/ dysgu Cymraeg yn y Brifysgol a’u prif lysgennad. Mae’r rôl yn cynnwys cynrychioli barn a diddordebau fyfyrwyr sy’n siarad/ dysgu Cymraeg, gan annog cyfranogiad yn yr Undeb a hyrwyddo eu lles.

Bydd yr ymgeisydd delfrydol efo agwedd aeddfed ac yr hyder i fod y llais myfyrwyr sy’n siarad/ dysgu. Mae adnabyddiaeth am faterion a gwleidyddiaeth yn gysylltiedig â’r iaith Gymraeg yn y Brifysgol yn fantais. Sgiliau cyfathrebu, diplomyddol a negodi uwch yn hanfodol.

Cyfrifoldebau allweddol fel Swyddog yr Iaith Gymraeg

• Cynrychioli myfyrwyr sy’n siarad/ dysgu Cymraeg.

• Cymryd cynigion polisi ar faterion sy’n effeithio myfyrwyr sy’n siarad/ dysgu Cymraeg a/ neu’r iaith Gymraeg i’r Cyngor Myfyrwyr a / neu’r Cyfarfod Blynyddol Cyffredinol, yn seiliedig ar adborth gan myfyrwyr sy’n siarad/ dysgu yn Gymraeg.

• Trefnu a chyflwyno ymgyrch sy’n gysylltiedig â materion sy’n effeithio myfyrwyr sy’n siarad/ dysgu Cymraeg a’r / neu’r iaith Gymraeg.

• Gyflawni unrhyw fandadau democrataidd a hyrwyddo unrhyw faterion o bolisi’r Undeb sy’n ymwneud â myfyrwyr sy’n siarad/ dysgu yn Gymraeg neu’r iaith Gymraeg.

• Cefnogi aelodau eraill y Tîm Arweinyddiaeth ac i gyfrannu at eu ymgyrchoedd, yn ôl yr angen.

• Mynychu Cynhadledd Iaith Cymraeg UCMC.

Cyfrifoldebau allweddol fel aelod o Gyngor Myfyrwyr

• Mynychu pob cyfarfod ac adrodd ar y gwaith hyd yma yn bob cyfarfod.

• Cyfrannu at greu a chynnal Cyngor Myfyrwyr sy’n parhau i ddysgu trwy gymryd rhan yn ac/neu arwain sesiynau anwytho a gweithgareddau datblygu’r Cyngor Myfyrwyr.

• Hyrwyddo ymgysylltiad myfyrwyr yn strwythurau democrataidd UMPDC.

Cyfrifoldebau ychwanegol

• Mynychu CBC.

• Sefyll fel cynrychiolydd Cynhadledd UCM a Cynhadledd UCM Cymru.

Welsh Language Officer

Responsible to Student Council

Bursary

Up to £500 based on engagement with the role

Term

1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024

Hours

There are no set hours for this position, but flexibility is a necessity to meet the requirements of the position, which may include evening and weekend work. The bursary is based on an average of 3-4 hours/week.

Location

All campuses

The Welsh Language Officer is the lead representative for Welsh speaking/learning students at the University and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of Welsh speaking/ learning students, encouraging participation in the Union and advancing their welfare.

The ideal candidate will have a mature outlook and the confidence to be the voice of Welsh speaking/ learning students. Knowledge of the issues and politics related to the Welsh language at the University would be an advantage. Highly developed communication, diplomatic and negotiation skills are essential.

Key responsibilities as Welsh Language Officer

• To represent Welsh speaking/learning students.

• To take policy proposals on issues affecting Welsh speaking/learning students and/or the Welsh Language to Student Council and/or AGM, based on feedback from Welsh speaking/ learning students.

• To organise and deliver a campaign related to issues affecting Welsh speaking/learning students.

• To fulfil any democratic mandates and promote any matters of Union policy that relate to Welsh speaking/learning students and/or the Welsh language.

• To support other Officers contribute to their campaigns, as required.

• To attend NUS Wales Welsh Language Conference.

Key responsibilities as a member of Student Council

• To attend all meetings and report on work to date at all meetings.

• Contribute towards creating and sustaining a learning Student Council by participating in and/or leading Student Council induction and development activities.

• To promote student engagement in USWSU’s democratic structures.

Additional responsibilities

• To attend AGM.

• To stand as a delegate for NUS and NUS Wales conferences.

Student Voice Forum

Chair of Student Voice Forum

Responsible to Student Voice Forum and Executive Committee

Bursary

Up to £500 based on engagement with the role

Term

1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024

Hours

There are no set hours for this position, but flexibility is a necessity, which may include evening and weekend work. The bursary is based on an average of 3-4 hours/week.

Location

All campuses

The Chair of Student Voice Forum provides leadership to the Student Voice Forum and is its main ambassador. The role includes leading Student Voice Representatives to ensure that the student voice is strategically represented across the university. The Chair is a voting member of the Union’s Executive Committee and attends the University’s Learning and Teaching Enhancement Committee (LTEC). The Chair of SVF will also be expected to lead on a research project, assisted by the Academic Affairs Co-ordinator. This will include preparation, obtaining ethical approval, data collection and production of a final written report.

The ideal candidate will have a mature outlook and a genuine desire to help students resolve academic issues. A working knowledge of the University’s support services, quality assurance and the Higher Education sector would be an advantage. Prospective candidates must have previously served as a Student Voice Representative to be eligible for this role.

Key responsibilities as Chair

• To Chair all meetings of the Student Voice Forum.

• Contribute towards creating and sustaining a learning Student Voice Forum by participating in and/or leading the Student Voice Forum induction and development activities.

• To support and empower members of the Student Voice Forum to hold Full Time Officers to account.

• To support members of the Student Voice Forum to complete approved research projects.

• To promote student engagement in USWSU’s democratic structures.

Key responsibilities as a member of the Executive Committee

• To attend all meetings.

• To report on the work of the Student Voice Forum and represent its’ views to Executive Committee

Additional responsibilities

• To attend AGM.

• To stand as a delegate for NUS and NUS Wales conferences.

Student Voice Representative x 12

Title

4 x Student Voice Represenative FBCI

4 x Student Voice Representative FCES

4 x Student Voice Representative FLSE

Term

1st July 2023 - 30th June 2024

Hours

Responsible

to Executive Officers, Course Representatives & Student Voice Forum

Bursary

Up to £500 based on engagement with the role

There are no allocated hours for this position, but flexibility will be necessary to meet the requirements of the position, which may include evening and weekend work. The bursary is based on an average of 3-4 hours/week.

Student Voice Representatives are responsible for representing the views of students across their Faculty, through the organisation of campaigns for better academic provision, attendance at Faculty-level meetings and publication of research on current University practice. They offer support on academic matters to fellow students and are part of the formal feedback regarding quality assurance in Higher Education. All SVRs sit on the Student Voice Forum and are responsible for passing Union policy to improve the teaching and learning environment.

SVRs will be expected to attend Union-led events and are members of the following:

• The (Faculty) Learning and Teaching Enhancement Committees

• The Faculty Quality Assurance Committees

• Course Boards

In addition to this, SVRs are a key component of the Student Choice Awards and AGM.

The ideal candidate will have a mature outlook and a genuine desire to help students resolve academic issues. A working knowledge of the University’s support services, quality assurance and the Higher Education sector would be an advantage.

Student Representation & Communication

• To be responsible for providing academic support and advice to students.

• To undertake effective communication and engagement on all campuses to ensure the Union delivers engaged student representation.

• To work as a liaison between the Union and the University.

• To lobby on behalf of students for increased academic provision.

• To work collaboratively with other SVRs in establishing key priorities and action plans to be implemented through regular meetings and attendance at SVR Forums.

Policy and Quality Assurance

• To work with students and the Faculties to identify and address key issues and raise instances of good practice.

• To attend meetings within the University, discuss key policy developments, and to report outcomes to students at Union meetings.

• To attend meetings or events as part of the quality assurance cycle of USW Courses.

• To identify a theme relating to the student academic experience and design research methods that will inform an end-of-year report to be submitted to the University and published by the Union.

The Union

• To regularly travel and attend training, working with staff, Officers and students in building greater democratic engagement across the Union.

• To report to the Course Representative Assembly and SVR Forum on all work undertaken in office.

• To produce and maintain a record of activities and achievements in the SVR role to inform future SVRs.

• To Chair Course Rep. Assemblies.

General

• To be professional and courteous at all times.

• To be inclusive and impartial when taking on board students’ various backgrounds and cultures.

• To respect confidentiality and Data Protection regulations.

Top tips for a kick-ass campaign

READ THE REGULATIONS

It may seem simple, but it really is important. Reading the regulations thoroughly will avoid any issues during the campaigning period. Failure to read the elections regulations properly could lead to disqualification from the leadership race.

PUT TOGETHER A CAMPAIGN TEAM

Your campaign team will be your number one supporters. They’ll help you put together a winning campaign with the aim of telling students what changes you plan to bring about should you be elected. You’ll come up with a strategy and ensure your team encourage fellow students to vote for you. The campaigning period is both a fun and intense time for everyone involved, but an experience you’ll never forget!

GET YOUR FORMS IN ON TIME

If you haven’t submitted your forms by the time the clock strikes one, you won’t be a candidate.

You’ve got to be in it to win it!

CONVINCE STUDENTS TO VOTE

Think about how you can draw attention to yourself and your campaign, and why people should vote for you.

You’ll want to think of a catchy slogan, design some posters and banners or maybe make t-shirts for your campaign team to wear. Some very committed candidates wear fancy dress for the whole of the campaigning period!

The Students’ Union will be putting up some publicity about the elections and the candidates; this will also be shared across the SU social media channels. We’ll also be explaining how to vote. The rest, however, is up to YOU!

Candidates must ensure that all publicity is removed from campus after voting has closed.

BE NICE TO OTHER CANDIDATES

You’re all in this for the same reason; there’s no need to be nasty.

Voting

Voting will take place from 9am on 13th March until 6pm on 16th March.

All students can vote at www.uswsu.com

The Voting System

At USWSU we operate a Single Transferable voting system. This system, also known as STV requires voters to rank the candidates in order of preference.

Under STV, votes are initially allocated to the voters most preferred candidate. As the count proceeds and candidates are either elected or eliminated, votes are transferred to other candidates according to the voters stated preferences.

R.O.N

Voters may choose to vote for R.O.N (Re-Open Nominations) as their preference if they feel like the Candidates listed are not suitable for the position.

If R.O.N. receives the most number of votes for any position that post will be re-opened at the next ByElection.

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SU LEADERSHIP RACE 2023

KEY CONTACTS

General enquiries

The Students’ Union want to make it as easy as possible for you to stand in the elections. If you have any questions just pop into your SU on campus or get in touch on:

01443 4 83500

studunion@southwales.ac.uk

@USWSU

fb.com/uswsu

Rules, regulations and complaints

Rhiannon Jones, Membership Services Director

01443 4 83500

rhiannon.jones@southwales.ac.uk

Manifesto and election advice

There’s no one better to offer you help and advice on running for election than Jamal, your current Acting President.

01443 4 83500

supres@southwales.ac.uk

@USWSUOfficers

fb.com/JamalUSWSU

The current Exec Officers

All of the current exec are available to chat to, drop them an email or contact them on social media.