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 Well-being 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.
