There are seven Part-Time Voluntary positions available. Find out more by clicking on the one you're interested in.
- Vice Chair (Communities Engagement Forum)
- Vice Chair (Activities Forum)
- Vice Chair (Education & Representation Forum)
- Vice Chair (Equality & Diversity Forum)
- Vice Chair (Services Forum)
- Vice Chair (Sports, Physical Activities & Wellbeing Forum)
- Policy & Democracy Officer
Find out about the Full-Time Positions available
Position: Vice Chair (Communities Engagement)
Type: Part-time Voluntary (unpaid)
Role: "Representing students’ interests in the community"
Specific to the role:
- The Communities Engagement Forum shall be responsible for the representation of members’ interests and opinions to bodies external to the Association;
- Areas involved include community engagement & fundraising activities and issues relating to students as members of the University community, the wider local & national community as well as citizens of the world.
General Vice Chair duties:
- A full member of the Board of Trustees which is ultimately responsible for the long-term strategic direction of the Association as well as its political and financial sustainability
- Leading the research and development of policies, campaigns and events relating to the relevant forum
Position: Vice Chair (Activities)
Type: Part-time Voluntary (unpaid)
Role: "Representing students’ interests outside the class-room"
Specific to the role:
- The Activities Forum shall be responsible for the coordination and development of all student volunteering across the Association with the exception of Sports Clubs;
- Areas involved include all Association clubs, societies & groups; student media groups; ASK and
Nightline volunteering.
General Vice Chair duties:
- A full member of the Board of Trustees which is ultimately responsible for the long-term strategic direction of the Association as well as its political and financial sustainability
- Leading the research and development of policies, campaigns and events relating to the relevant forum
Position: Vice Chair (Education & Representation)
Type: Part-time voluntary (unpaid)
Role: "Representing students’ interests inside the class-room"
Specific to the role:
- The Education & Representation Forum shall be responsible for the development of the student learning experience at the University of Strathclyde;
- Areas involved include issues relating to learning & teaching as well as Class, Course & Faculty Representatives.
General Vice Chair duties:
- A full member of the Board of Trustees which is ultimately responsible for the long-term strategic direction of the Association as well as its political and financial sustainability
- Leading the research and development of policies, campaigns and events relating to the relevant forum
Position: Vice Chair (Equality & Diversity)
Type: Part-time voluntary (unpaid)
Role: "Representing the interests of diverse groups at Strathclyde"
Specific to the role:
- The Equality & Diversity Forum shall be responsible for promoting Equality & Diversity throughout the Association and the wider community;
- Areas involved include Equal Opportunities Policy, liberation & representation groups as well as specific student demographics such as mature, part-time, postgraduate and international students.
General Vice Chair duties:
- A full member of the Board of Trustees which is ultimately responsible for the long-term strategic direction of the Association as well as its political and financial sustainability
- Leading the research and development of policies, campaigns and events relating to the relevant forum
Position: Vice Chair (Services)
Type: Part-time voluntary (unpaid)
Role: "Representing students’ views on the commercial & support services provided by the Union"
Specific to the role:
- The Services Forum shall be responsible for the delivery and development of all services provided by the Association, making sure they meet members’ needs and wants;
- Areas involved include bars, catering, entertainments, facilities, ASK, Nightline and student media.
General Vice Chair duties:
- A full member of the Board of Trustees which is ultimately responsible for the long-term strategic direction of the Association as well as its political and financial sustainability
- Leading the research and development of policies, campaigns and events relating to the relevant forum
Position: Vice Chair (Sports, Physical Activities & Well-being)
Type: Part-time voluntary (unpaid)
Role: "Representing students’ view on sport and student wellbeing"
Specific to the role:
- The Sports, Physical Activities & Wellbeing Forum shall be responsible for the overall coordination and development of sport within the Association to increase participation, widen access to sport, exercise & physical activity, and promote general health and wellbeing;
- Areas included shall be all sport at Strathclyde including the Sports Union and its clubs.
General Vice Chair duties:
- A full member of the Board of Trustees which is ultimately responsible for the long-term strategic direction of the Association as well as its political and financial sustainability
- Leading the research and development of policies, campaigns and events relating to the relevant forum
Position: Policy & Democracy Officer
Type: Part-time voluntary (unpaid)
Role: "Ensuring we promote and uphold student’s democratic rights"
- Be responsible for the organisation, promotion and Chairing of all meetings of The Council, Question Time and General Meetings as well as the Policy & Democracy Committee;
- Be elected by cross-campus ballot
and shall act as an objective and unbiased critical friend of the Executive Committee by encouraging and facilitating debate within Association structures and accountability of the Officers of The Association; - Be available for advising the Forums on how to formulate policy proposals;
- Have the right to attend and observe any Committee meetings held within the Association structures, but shall not be granted voting rights;
- Be able to question Executive Officers on behalf of a member or members of the Association.
If you have any queries about the elections, please get in touch with Al Wilson, Engagement & Support Manager on elections@theunion.strath.ac.uk
