Leadership Elections 2020
Now more than ever, you can make change. Nominations are now open in our Leadership Elections, where you can put your name forward to lead at the highest level as one of our Sabbatical Officers. These roles are paid £21,814 per annum to represent students full-time for the year.
All our Sabbatical Officers receive training in key skills such as project management, communication, leadership, governance and more. Each Sabbatical is supported by full-time staff at SUSU.
You can also put your name forward for one of our volunteer, part-time roles and represent students alongside your studies. Nominations for all roles close on Wednesday 10 February at 16:00.

Leads the Union and the key liaison with the University and the Vice Chancellor. Ensures SUSU has a strong presence at all campuses and halls, as well as working on the short and long term sustainability of SUSU and the University. Attends key meetings such as University Council and University Senate.

Leads our Academic Representatives, lobbying the University over educational issues and attends high level University education strategy meetings. Leads on SUSU’s democratic processes, including Elections, All Student Votes and the You Make Change platform. Attends key meetings such as University Senate and AQSC.

Leads on student welfare and ensures it is a consideration for all SUSU activities. Leads on equality and diversity at SUSU and represents the voices of students with protected characteristics. Supports campaigns and celebrations of events with cultural significance, such as Black History Month. Attends key meetings such as EDI Committee.