What is an Elected Officer?
Think you’ve got what it takes to lead your Students’ Union? Then why not stand for one of our full-time ElectedOfficer roles - President, Vice President Education and Welfare (HW), Vice President Education and Welfare (UXB), and Vice President Achievement and Belonging and earn a salary of £25,948. All of these roles offer an individual the opportunity to direct the work of the Students’ Union during their time in office meaning you can make the changes you want to see.
The President is the principal officer of the Union and is responsible for setting the political direction of the Union and communicating with all stakeholders. The Vice Presidents Education and Welfare (VPEW) are responsible for improving and enhancing all students' educational experience and welfare at BNU. Finally, the Vice President Achievement and Belonging (VPAB) is responsible for the Equality Diversity and Inclusion work of the Students’ Union, the Sustainability and Green Initiatives, and the Growth and Development of student-led communities whether that's through sports teams, societies or volunteering opportunities.
If you are interested in applying for any of the ElectedOfficer positions please contact surepresentation@bnu.ac.uk for more information.
What am I voting for in this election?
Within this election, you are voting for all four of the Elected Officer positions. You can read the opportunity profiles for the roles below to get an understanding of what the postholder will do day to day within the role.
Read the opportunity profiles here:
Make sure you're logged in using your BlackBoard details to be able to nominate. Nominations close at 12 noon on Friday 14 February 2025. Voting will open at 10am on Monday 3 March.