Student Union Election 2024
Student Union Election 2024
Please read the election announcement below from our Presiding Officer:
Good afternoon everyone, my name is Gemma Charnock. I’m the Vice Principal: Corporate and Group Company Secretary in NPTC Group of Colleges. I am also the presiding officer for the Student Union elections.
The winning nominations in this year’s Student Union elections are as follows:
Saliha Khalid |
President |
Adam Williams |
Vice President |
Sophia Rabaiotti |
HE Officer |
Erin McKay May |
Inclusion Officer |
Imaan Iqbal |
Neath Officer |
Luke Lavercombe |
Secretary |
Simon Kibble |
Education Officer |
Daud Bhatti |
Sports Officer |
Learners have already submitted expressions of interest for some of the vacant positions. These will be a priority for our new SU Exec Committee to consider as well as further discussion to decide how any remaining positions that are vacant will be filled. Officers will be contacted shortly to arrange the first meeting of the year.
We are looking forward to an exciting programme of events and campaigns coming shortly that build on the success of last year’s committee who raised money for British Red Cross Emergency Appeals, listened to learner feedback which led to a compromise in restricted access agreements, redrafted the SU constitution, presented at the Annual Student Rep Conference and consulted on reviews of the learner Code of Conduct, Attendance Policy, the refurbishment of the HE Common room and fed into the draft Youth Engagement Strategy for Neath Port Talbot Borough Council.
Well done to all our candidates and for those who took the time to cast their vote. I’m very excited to be working with them over the next year.
Thank you.
The benefits of being a Student Union Officer:
Personal growth
The skills and experiences you gain through the Student Union will enrich you as a person, teaching you important life skills and boosting your self-confidence. This is your chance to show the world – and yourself – the great things that you’re capable of!
Make a difference
You have the opportunity to make decisions and affect real change: shaping the College’s future. Collectively you will be leading an organisation that has over 14,000 members! You can use your voice to make the College a great place to study for everyone.
Employability
Student Union experience is an excellent way to enhance your CV and your UCAS application, making you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs. In today’s highly competitive job market, qualifications aren’t always enough. Experience as a Student Union Officer can give you the edge over other job applicants.
Experience
You will gain experience of attending meetings, managing budgets, communicating and leading people, running campaigns, project management, working with a wide range of people, decision-making, being creative, working to deadlines, and showing determination. You will learn how to build networks, work as a team and achieve great things together.
A supportive environment to grow.
The Student Union is supported by the Senior Student Involvement Wellbeing and Inclusion Officer, who will work with you to provide you with the training and guidance you need to thrive. You will have access to free training and development opportunities in a friendly and encouraging environment, where you will be supported to succeed in your role.
If you would like to put yourself forward for a nomination to take part in the election, please click on the link below where you will need to complete a nomination form. We can also print an election pack for you. Copies will be kept at each reception point for you to pick up.
Please forward any questions about the different roles available to student-union@nptcgroup.ac.uk or contact james.morris@nptcgroup.ac.uk