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Every year, it’s up to students like you to vote for the new officer team at Goldsmiths SU. This is your chance to have a say in who represents you for the academic year. Make your voice heard and shape your student experience.

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Need a hand with the application? Check out our FAQs or shoot us an email at democracy@goldsmithssu.org

 

FULL TIME ROLES

There are four paid officer roles within the Students' Union known as Sabbatical officers (or SABBs). This is a full-time paid position (earn £28k+), you’ll get holiday leave as well as additional College closure days over festive periods.

You can nominate yourself, regardless of your current stage in the course, from first year to post-graduation, whether you are an international student or a UK-based one. Everyone is welcome to nominate themselves.

 

SU PRESIDENT

Represent Students at the highest level, including on the SU board and to senior University leaders.

  • Champion anti-racism work and liberation.
  • Attend NUS National Conference as an ex-officio delegate.
  • Support activities such as Welcome Week and other Students’ Union events.
  • Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to contribute to ongoing student-led activities.

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CAMPAIGNS AND ACTIVITIES OFFICER

Champion student activities on and off campus.

  • Attend sports captains' meetings, communities and societies leaders' forum each month.
  • Help ensure students involved in campaigns, activities and communities have a safe and comfortable space.
  • Support the development of Student Media, working with Wired Station and Smiths magazine.

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EDUCATION OFFICER

Represent Students advocating for the best education possible.

  • Gather student feedback and campaign on issues affecting their academic and educational experience.
  • Attend monthly Department Rep meetings to gather feedback from student representatives.
  • Work with the Student Voice team to contribute to ongoing student led Activities.

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WELFARE AND LIBERATION OFFICER

Take the lead on all things liberation, diversity and wellbeing on campus.

  • Attend the relevant University Committee Meetings.
  • Gather student feedback and campaign on issues affecting the welfare of students.
  • Support the work of Part-Time Liberation Officers.
  • Champion anti-racism work and liberation with the support of the Full-Time Officer team.

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PART-TIME ROLES

If you are not quite ready to commit to a full-time officer position but would like to represent your community, there are numerous part-time voluntary roles available at the Students' Union.

Anyone is welcome to stand for the position of Union Chair or Student Trustee.

Or, if you identify with any of the specified groups, you have the opportunity to run for a representative role as a Disabled Student Officer, Trans and Non-Binary Officer, Global Ethnic Majority Officer, Women's Officer, LGBTQ+ Officer, or International Officer.

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