The Brookes Union
Elections
There are...
- 4x full- time officer positions (paid)
- 10x part-time portfolio officer roles (voluntary)
- 2x part-time Union roles (voluntary)
Sabbatical officer roles (paid, full time):
What you’ll get as a Sabbatical Officer:
- £20,130, 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and concessionary days!
- Extensive training and development, and the opportunity to undertake additional training when you need it.
- Support from a team of dedicated full-time staff.
Union President
Union President
You’ll not only be the public facing spokesperson for Brookes Union, but the Deputy Chair of the Union’s Board of Trustees, a Director and a University Governor. Now that’s an impressive addition to your CV already right? You’ll be responsible for providing the leadership and direction of the Students’ Union and for working with the University to ensure that students' views are represented at the highest level. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive, directly overseeing Union activities and operations and take a lead on Union Development.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION APPLYVice President: Wellbeing
Vice President: Wellbeing
You’ll be leading campaigns and projects to improve student experience relating to welfare; health & wellbeing, equality & diversity and student support services. With over 18,000 students studying at Brookes, this role is vital in ensuring every student is supported. You’ll work closely with both the Brookes Union Advice and the University, to ensure there’s adequate welfare provision and support for students. It’ll be your mission to make sure they have access to the support they need for the issues they face.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION APPLYVice President: Activities and Employability
Vice President: Activities and Employability
You’ll lead on all matters relating to active student involvement with the Students’ Union. This role has the unique opportunity to not only support, but collaborate with thousands of students, as you’ll be working closely with our 100+ societies and the Union. You’ll encourage student involvement with the Union, volunteering and help support students personal development and employability during their time at Brookes.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION APPLYVice President: Student Voice
Vice President: Student Voice
You’ll be the main liaison between the faculties and the Students' Union, sitting on a wide range of University Committees. You’ll lead on academic matters with the University, champion student voice and represent all things teaching and learning. Having the best academic experience is a top of priority and this role can challenge the University, to make sure students get just that. You will also support the Unions 100+ academic representatives.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION APPLYPortfolio officer roles (voluntary, part time):
BIPOC Students' Officer
BIPOC Students' Officer
You'll be representing black, indiginous, people of color within the Students’ Union. You'll be working closely with societies like ACS, Filipino Society, Latino Society, Malaysian society, to run events and campaigns, celebrating diversity at Brookes, and tackling racism.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION APPLYBlack Students Officer
Black Students' Officer
You'll be representing black students within the Students’ Union. That could be running campaigns which educate staff and students about discrimination, or supporting national campaigns for black students' representation.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION APPLYDisabled Students' Officer
Disabled Students' Officer
You’ll be campaigning on key issues facing disabled students - whether that’s wheelchair access or better mental health support. You’ll be making sure all the services and support options at Brookes are working for students.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION APPLYEnvironmental Officer
Environmental Officer
You’ll be leading the Union’s work on environmental matters, ethical issues and sustainability. From promoting Fairtrade Fortnight to campaigning for a coffee cup recycling scheme on campus, you’ll be making sure Brookes leads the way.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION APPLYInternational Students' Officer
International Students' Officer
You’ll be campaigning on key issues facing International Students. From getting involved with One World Week to working to combat ‘culture shock’, you’ll be making sure international students are supported at Brookes.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION APPLYLGBTQ+ Students' Officer
LGBTQ+ Students' Officer
You’ll be campaigning on key issues facing LGBTQ+ students. - whether that is focusing on mental health or celebrating LGBT+ History Month. You’ll make sure that all services at Brookes work for LGBT+ students.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION APPLYMature Students' Officer
Mature Students' Officer
You’ll be helping mature students get the support they need. You could be campaigning around timetabling, childcare or pushing for more support services.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION APPLYPostgraduate Students' Officer
Postgraduate Students' Officer
You’ll be responsible for supporting Postgraduate Students and ensuring that they are represented.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION APPLYSports Officer
Sports Officer
You'll be responsible for representing the views and interests of students in Brookes' sports teams and clubs.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION APPLYWomen's Officer
Women's Officer
You’ll be campaigning on key issues for women students - whether that’s access to sanitary provision or campaigning on issues such as consent, fair representation or mental health.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION APPLYOther roles
Independent Chair
Independent Chair
The Chair of Council independently and impartially chairs any meeting of Union Council as well as Annual General Meetings, seeking to ensure that attendees can understand the proceedings, hold other elected officials to account and engage in Union democracy.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION APPLYNUS Delegate
NUS Delegate
NUS Delegates represent Brookes University students on a national platform. This is a volunteer role to attend a single annual event (the NUS Conference), happening from Tuesday 31st March to Thursday 2nd April.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION APPLYNot sure which role to go for? Want to find out more before committing? Express your interest and we'll get in touch to answer any questions you have.
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