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