Student Leadership Election nominations open Monday 6 January and close 3 February 2020. Register your interest or nominate yourself here.
As a student-led, membership organisation we’re looking for great students to shape the leadership of Kent Union and the way the University runs.
There are five full-time, roles open to all Kent Union members to stand as a candidate, as well as to vote to choose the next Leadership Team. (All students of the University of Kent are members of Kent Union, unless you have chosen to opt out.)
Students’ Union President
- Chair of Board of Trustees
- Union development
- Medway representation
Vice-President Academic Experience
- Undergraduate academic experience
- Student Rep system (300+ volunteers)
- Academic communities
- Education strategy
Vice-President Welfare and Community
- Student wellbeing
- Liberation
- Local community
- Environment and sustainability
- Housing
Vice-President Student Engagement
- Represent and support student groups (ie. Sports clubs societies, volunteers)
- Sports development
- Employability
- Alumni engagement
- Volunteer reward and recognition
Vice-President (Postgraduate Experience)
- Postgraduate accommodation, educational needs and wellbeing
- European centres
- Graduate Teaching Assistant concerns
- Postgraduate Student Reps
- Internationalisation
- Liaison with KGSA
The Full-Time Officer roles are based in the Mandela Student Centre on Canterbury Campus, but spend much of their time out on the campuses talking and getting feedback from students. They also attend meetings to represent those student views to the University, the local community as well as to the wider world.
The Full-Time Officers receive a generous package during their year in office including extensive training and support to deliver the role; access to recognised management qualifications, an NUS TOTEM card, a phone, a laptop and a bursary £19,000 pa.
Find out more about the Kent Union Student Leadership Election.
