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