LGBTQ+ Officer
Suitable For: Any current student who self-identifies as LGBTQ+. The Role: Part time, voluntary. Details: Responsibilities include representing LGBTQ+ students issues, gathering student voice from students and presenting these views to the University. You will attend relevant meetings and events- the aim is to improve the student experience and represent their interests. You will be fully supported by a team of Union staff and will be regularly rewarded for your contribution to the role.
The LGBTQ+ Officer will identify as LGBTQ+ and will represent the needs of LGBTQ+ students at the University of Derby. They will actively seek the views of LGBTQ+ students across all campuses to help shape the work they undertake. They will campaign and lobby the University on issues that may arise locally, regionally or nationally that impact LQBTQ+ students. They will encourage participation in the Union and run at least one relevant campaign, whilst working with the Student Trustees to ensure activities undertaken within the Union are inclusive for LGBTQ+ students. This role will be fully supported by a team of Union staff.
Faith & Belief Officer
For: Any current student who self-defines as having a Faith or belief. The Role: Part time, voluntary. Details: Responsibilities include representing issues facing students of Faith and belief, gathering their voice and presenting their views to the University. You will attend relevant meetings and events - the aim is to improve students experience and represent their interests. You will be fully supported by a team of Union staff and will be rewarded for your contribution to the role.
The Faith & Belief Officer will represent the needs of students from all different faiths and beliefs at the University of Derby, and actively seek the views of students across all campuses to help shape the work that they undertake. They will campaign and lobby the University on issues that may arise that affect students of different faiths and beliefs. The officer will encourage participation in the Union and run at least one campaign that is related to students of different faiths and beliefs. This role will be fully supported by a team of Union staff.
Institute of Education Officer
For: Any current student who studies within this area. The Role: Part time, voluntary. Details: Responsibilities include representing issues facing Education students, gathering their voice and presenting their views to the University. You will attend relevant meetings and events - the aim is to improve students experience and represent their interests. You will be fully supported by a team of Union staff and will be rewarded for your contribution to the role.
The Institute of Education Officer will be a student within the school of Education and will represent the needs and issues of students within this school at the University of Derby. They will lead a team of Student Reps and gather feedback on a regular basis with the aim of improving the student experience. The officer will contribute to meetings they have a seat of, including Student Officer Committees, and voice the student view at relevant opportunities, including Student Forums. This role will be fully supported by a team of Union staff.
Apprenticeships Officer
The Apprenticeships Officer will be a student on an apprenticeship course and will represent the needs and issues facing apprenticeship students at the University of Derby. They will lead a team of Student Reps and gather feedback on a regular basis with the aim to improve the student experience. The officer will contribute to meetings they have a seat on, including Student Officer Committees, and voice the student view at relevant opportunities. This role will be fully supported by a team of Union staff.
Part-Time Students Officer
For: Any current, part-time student. The Role: Part time, voluntary. Details: Responsibilities include representing issues facing part-time students, gathering their voice and presenting their views to the University. You will attend relevant meetings and events - the aim is to improve students experience and represent their interests. You will be fully supported by a team of Union staff and will be rewarded for your contribution to the role.
The Part-Time Students Officer will be a student who is studying part-time and will represent the needs and issues facing other part-time students at the University of Derby. They will lead a team of Student Reps and gather feedback on a regular basis with the aim of improving the part-time student experience. The officer will contribute to meetings they have a seat on and voice the student view at relevant opportunities. This role will be fully supported by a team of Union staff.
Postgraduate Taught Officer
For: Any current student who studies within this area.
The Role: Part time, voluntary.
Details: Responsibilities include representing issues facing Postgraduate Taught students, gathering their voice and presenting their views to the University. You will attend relevant meetings and events - the aim is to improve students experience and represent their interests. You will be fully supported by a team of Union staff and will be rewarded for your contribution to the role.
The Postgraduate Taught Officer will be a student on a postgraduate taught course and will represent the needs and issues facing other postgraduate taught students at the University of Derby. They will lead a team of Student Reps and gather feedback on a regular basis with the aim of improving the postgraduate student experience. The officer will contribute to meetings they have a seat on, including Student Officer Committees, and voice the student view at relevant opportunities. This role will be fully supported by a team of Union staff.
Computing Officer
For: Any current student who studies within this area.
The Role: Part time, voluntary.
Details: Responsibilities include representing issues facing Computing & Engineering students, gathering their voice and presenting their views to the University. You will attend relevant meetings and events - the aim is to improve students experience and represent their interests. You will be fully supported by a team of Union staff and will be rewarded for your contribution to the role.
The Computing Officer will be a student within this school and will represent the needs and issues facing other computing students at the University of Derby. They will lead a team of Student Reps and gather feedback on a regular basis with the aim of improving the student experience. The officer will contribute to meetings they have a seat on, including Student Officer Committees, and voice the student view at relevant opportunities. This role will be fully supported by a team of Union staff. Please note you can only nominate yourself for one position, excluding the NUS Rep.
Sports Councillor (3 places)
Responsible for ensuring that the student voice is heard both within the Union of Students and University of Derby. You are an extra support structure to the many students that engage with sport at the University and will play a big part in communicating what students need to further enhance their Union experience.
As a Sports Councillor you will be responsible for ensuring that the student voice is heard both within the Union of Students and University of Derby. You represent and are an extra support structure to the many students that engage with sport at the University and will play a big part in communicating what students need to further enhance their University experience. You will be responsible to the Union Sports Chair and the Vice President (Activities).
Meetings to attend and Voting Rights
- Sports Council (1 meeting a month)
- Sports Assemblies (4 a year)
- Sports AGM
- Scrutiny Panel
- Annual/Extraordinary General Meetings (AGM/EGM)
Duties
- Promote opportunities for students to engage with sport at the Union and University of Derby
- Communicate with the Union sport clubs and be a visible support mechanism.
- Approve new sports club applications
- Be a point of contact for Union sports clubs where possible
- Gain feedback from sport club committees and their membership
- Signpost students to Union sport clubs and their social media
- Direct students to the appropriate Union staff members if they require further support or guidance
- To present the views of students at relevant meeting and opportunities.
- Work closely with the Vice President (Activities) and Union Sports Chair
- Work closely and support the rest of the council with their campaigns or objectives
- Encourage inclusivity throughout all club activity
- Be an advocate for the Union of Students and its vision and values
- Input into Union Activities Events e.g. Varsity & Sports Award
- Support with Council updates at Assemblies and AGMs
- Any other duties that will support the Union
Academic Societies Councillor
Responsible for: Representing all students that are a member of Union Societies and specifically the societies that come under their specific category.
This job role combines all councillor positions to ensure they are all held to the same accountability, as well as members of the Union Societies being represented effectively
Role Description: Societies Councillor
Responsible for: Representing all students that are a member of Union Societies
Responsible to: Union Societies Chair and Vice President (Activities)
Specific Duties
- Support all societies within your elected category
- Encourage inclusivity throughout all society activities
- Work with other Councillors to encourage collaborations between societies where appropriate
- Represent societies with regards to inclusive issues at the Society Council meetings, expressing any concerns or feedback they may have
- Help support societies with any problems they might have that can be dealt with, without the need of immediate society staff input
- Help support all societies to meet their targets and introduce strategies to help them reach them
- Voice any feedback received when at Council meeting
- Provide an update at Council meetings and any other occasions specified in the Standing Orders
Active & Performance Societies Councillor
Responsible for: Representing all students that are a member of Union Societies and specifically the societies that come under their specific category.
This job role combines all councillor positions to ensure they are all held to the same accountability, as well as members of the Union Societies being represented effectively
Role Description: Societies Councillor
Responsible for: Representing all students that are a member of Union Societies
Responsible to: Union Societies Chair and Vice President (Activities)
Specific Duties
- Support all societies within your elected category
- Encourage inclusivity throughout all society activities
- Work with other Councillors to encourage collaborations between societies where appropriate
- Represent societies with regards to inclusive issues at the Society Council meetings, expressing any concerns or feedback they may have
- Help support societies with any problems they might have that can be dealt with, without the need of immediate society staff input
- Help support all societies to meet their targets and introduce strategies to help them reach them
- Voice any feedback received when at Council meeting
- Provide an update at Council meetings and any other occasions specified in the Standing Orders
Charity & Campaigns Societies Councillor
Responsible for: Representing all students that are a member of Union Societies and specifically the societies that come under their specific category.
This job role combines all councillor positions to ensure they are all held to the same accountability, as well as members of the Union Societies being represented effectively
Role Description: Societies Councillor
Responsible for: Representing all students that are a member of Union Societies
Responsible to: Union Societies Chair and Vice President (Activities)
Specific Duties
- Support all societies within your elected category
- Encourage inclusivity throughout all society activities
- Work with other Councillors to encourage collaborations between societies where appropriate
- Represent societies with regards to inclusive issues at the Society Council meetings, expressing any concerns or feedback they may have
- Help support societies with any problems they might have that can be dealt with, without the need of immediate society staff input
- Help support all societies to meet their targets and introduce strategies to help them reach them
- Voice any feedback received when at Council meeting
- Provide an update at Council meetings and any other occasions specified in the Standing Orders
Inclusive Societies Councillor
Responsible for: Representing all students that are a member of Union Societies and specifically the societies that come under their specific category.
This job role combines all councillor positions to ensure they are all held to the same accountability, as well as members of the Union Societies being represented effectively
Role Description: Societies Councillor
Responsible for: Representing all students that are a member of Union Societies
Responsible to: Union Societies Chair and Vice President (Activities)
Specific Duties
- Support all societies within your elected category
- Encourage inclusivity throughout all society activities
- Work with other Councillors to encourage collaborations between societies where appropriate
- Represent societies with regards to inclusive issues at the Society Council meetings, expressing any concerns or feedback they may have
- Help support societies with any problems they might have that can be dealt with, without the need of immediate society staff input
- Help support all societies to meet their targets and introduce strategies to help them reach them
- Voice any feedback received when at Council meeting
- Provide an update at Council meetings and any other occasions specified in the Standing Orders
Interest Societies Councillor
Responsible for: Representing all students that are a member of Union Societies and specifically the societies that come under their specific category.
This job role combines all councillor positions to ensure they are all held to the same accountability, as well as members of the Union Societies being represented effectively
Role Description: Societies Councillor
Responsible for: Representing all students that are a member of Union Societies
Responsible to: Union Societies Chair and Vice President (Activities)
Specific Duties
- Support all societies within your elected category
- Encourage inclusivity throughout all society activities
- Work with other Councillors to encourage collaborations between societies where appropriate
- Represent societies with regards to inclusive issues at the Society Council meetings, expressing any concerns or feedback they may have
- Help support societies with any problems they might have that can be dealt with, without the need of immediate society staff input
- Help support all societies to meet their targets and introduce strategies to help them reach them
- Voice any feedback received when at Council meeting
- Provide an update at Council meetings and any other occasions specified in the Standing Orders
Religion & Culture Societies Councillor
Responsible for: Representing all students that are a member of Union Societies and specifically the societies that come under their specific category.
This job role combines all councillor positions to ensure they are all held to the same accountability, as well as members of the Union Societies being represented effectively
Role Description: Societies Councillor
Responsible for: Representing all students that are a member of Union Societies
Responsible to: Union Societies Chair and Vice President (Activities)
Specific Duties
- Support all societies within your elected category
- Encourage inclusivity throughout all society activities
- Work with other Councillors to encourage collaborations between societies where appropriate
- Represent societies with regards to inclusive issues at the Society Council meetings, expressing any concerns or feedback they may have
- Help support societies with any problems they might have that can be dealt with, without the need of immediate society staff input
- Help support all societies to meet their targets and introduce strategies to help them reach them
- Voice any feedback received when at Council meeting
- Provide an update at Council meetings and any other occasions specified in the Standing Orders