The Union President. is the Chair of Trustee Board and a Director of the Students’ Union. They also sit on the Board of Governors of Solent University.

They are a full time member of staff within the Students’ Union as a student representative and are paid £22,145. In order to fulfil the role they take either a year out of their studies or spend an extra year at Solent University after graduation.

The term of office for Sabbatical Officers is a 12-month period, from June. exact date TBC.

Please visit https://www.solentsu.co.uk/elections/electionroles/ for the full role description.

The Vice President Education is also Trustee and Director of the Students’ Union.

They are a full time member of staff within the Students’ Union as a student representative and are paid £22,145. In order to fulfil the role they take either a year out of their studies or spend an extra year at Solent University after graduation.

The term of office for Sabbatical Officers is a 12-month period, from June. exact date TBC.

Please visit https://www.solentsu.co.uk/elections/electionroles/ for the full role description.

The Vice President Wellbeing is also Trustee and Director of the Students’ Union.

They are a full time member of staff within the Students’ Union as a student representative and are paid £22,145. In order to fulfil the role they take either a year out of their studies or spend an extra year at Solent University after graduation.

The term of office for Sabbatical Officers is a 12-month period, from June. exact date TBC.

Please visit https://www.solentsu.co.uk/elections/electionroles/ for the full role description.

ABMO Students Officer Role Description  

Volunteer Officer positions are unpaid roles within Solent Students' Union. Volunteer Officers work to proactively represent the rights of the students in their specific student groups. They ensure that the Students’ Union considers these students’ views and needs and undertakes projects and campaigns to support their student groups.   

The role’s time commitment varies according to how much students wish to commit. As an estimate, it could be anywhere from one to five hours a week. Volunteer officers hold unpaid elected positions and continue with their studies during their time in office.  

Both those who are elected as Volunteer Officers and Sabbatical Officers are representatives for your student voice and act on your behalf in the Union, University and wider community fighting for you on an institutional, local, and national level. 

About the Role 

The ABMO Students Officer acts as the primary student representative of Asian, Black, Mixed and Other students at Solent within the university, Students’ Union and wider community. They ensure that ABMO students' voices are heard on the issues they face and that they are considered in decision-making at Solent University. 

What you can be involved in  

The Union holds regular events and conducts regular campaigns which you are encouraged to be involved in. You can also hold your own events and run your own campaigns with support from us. 

Past campaigns that we’ve run:  

• Reclaim the Night  

• Men’s Mental Health  

• Period Poverty  

Events that we’ve held:  

• Drag Bingo  

• Multicultural Week  

• Spring Fete 

Campaigning for change is at the heart of this role, so we are here to train and support you through the process. 

What we expect from you 

Campaigning 

You will be expected to represent the voice of ABMO students across Solent University. You will be involved in campaigns to support and promote the voice of your peers. This can be done with fellow Volunteer Officers, Sabbatical Officers and with support from Student Union Staff. 

Student Council 

All Volunteer Officers are expected to attend monthly Student Council Meetings. An official student council meeting is where decisions are made, ones that require a formal vote and record, for example; budget approvals, verifying officer election results, changes to the constitution or other policies. You will be expected to share updates on your work, question the reports submitted by Sabbatical Officers, question motions submitted and vote. The overall purpose is to ensure that Solent Students’ Union follows our students’ beliefs and values. 

Annual General Meeting 

The Annual General Meeting is open to all Solent students to attend. This is where Sabbatical Officers are held accountable for their work over the academic year. All students can also: 

• Share any concerns  

• Question any submitted reports 

• Question any submitted motions 

• Vote on reports and motions 

• Share views on Union activities 

• Question Trustees 

What you can expect from us 

Solent Students’ Union will provide regular support and advice throughout your time as a Volunteer Officer. We will: 

• Provide Induction Training to the role as ABMO Students Officer 

• Provide support and advice with Campaigning 

• Connect you with key people to make an impact 

• Attend all Student Council Meetings and provide guidance 

• Provide weekly drop-ins with the Student Voice Coordinator so that there is dedicated time for support with your work. 

• Provide monthly Volunteer Officer Catch Ups so that you can connect with other Volunteer Officers and Sabbatical Officers. 

If you have any questions or queries, please contact student.voice@centralbeds.ac.uk 

LGBT+ Students Officer Role Description 

Volunteer Officer positions are unpaid roles within Solent Students' Union. Volunteer Officers work to proactively represent the rights of the students in their specific student groups. They ensure that the Students’ Union considers these students’ views and needs and undertakes projects and campaigns to support their student groups.   

The role’s time commitment varies according to how much students wish to commit. As an estimate, it could be anywhere from one to five hours a week. Volunteer officers hold unpaid elected positions and continue with their studies during their time in office.  

Both those who are elected as Volunteer Officers and Sabbatical Officers are representatives for your student voice and act on your behalf in the Union, University and wider community fighting for you on an institutional, local, and national level. 

About the Role 

The LGBT+ Student Officer acts as the primary representative of all students at Solent University who identify as LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, etc.) within the university, Students’ Union and wider community. They ensure that the voices of LGBT+ students are heard on the issues they face and that they are considered in decision making at Solent University. 

What you can be involved in  

The Union holds regular events and conducts regular campaigns which you are encouraged to be involved in. You can also hold your own events and run your own campaigns with support from us. 

Past campaigns that we’ve run:  

• Reclaim the Night  

• Men’s Mental Health  

• Period Poverty  

Events that we’ve held:  

• Drag Bingo  

• Multicultural Week  

• Spring Fete 

Campaigning for change is at the heart of this role, so we are here to train and support you through the process. 

What we expect from you 

Campaigning 

You will be expected to represent the voice of LGBT+ students across Solent University. You will be involved in campaigns to support and promote the voice of your peers. This can be done with fellow Volunteer Officers, Sabbatical Officers and with support from Student Union Staff. 

Student Council 

All Volunteer Officers are expected to attend monthly Student Council Meetings. An official student council meeting is where decisions are made, ones that require a formal vote and record, for example; budget approvals, verifying officer election results, changes to the constitution or other policies. You will be expected to share updates on your work, question the reports submitted by Sabbatical Officers, question motions submitted and vote. The overall purpose is to ensure that Solent Students’ Union follows our students’ beliefs and values. 

Annual General Meeting 

The Annual General Meeting is open to all Solent students to attend. This is where Sabbatical Officers are held accountable for their work over the academic year. All students can also: 

• Share any concerns  

• Question any submitted reports 

• Question any submitted motions 

• Vote on reports and motions 

• Share views on Union activities 

• Question Trustees 

What you can expect from us 

Solent Students’ Union will provide regular support and advice throughout your time as a Volunteer Officer. We will: 

• Provide Induction Training to the role of LGBT+ Students Officer 

• Provide support and advice with Campaigning 

• Connect you with key people to make an impact 

• Attend all Student Council Meetings and provide guidance 

• Provide weekly drop-ins with the Student Voice Coordinator so that there is dedicated time for support with your work. 

• Provide monthly Volunteer Officer Catch Ups so that you can connect with other Volunteer Officers and Sabbatical Officers. 

If you have any questions or queries, please contact student.voice@centralbeds.ac.uk

Trans Volunteer Officer Role Description 

Volunteer Officer positions are unpaid roles within Solent Students' Union. Volunteer Officers work to proactively represent the rights of the students in their specific student groups. They ensure that the Students’ Union considers these students’ views and needs and undertakes projects and campaigns to support their student groups.   

The role’s time commitment varies according to how much students wish to commit. As an estimate, it could be anywhere from one to five hours a week. Volunteer officers hold unpaid elected positions and continue with their studies during their time in office.  

Both those who are elected as Volunteer Officers and Sabbatical Officers are representatives for your student voice and act on your behalf in the Union, University and wider community fighting for you on an institutional, local, and national level. 

About the Role 

The Trans Students Officer acts as the primary representative for all students at Solent University who identify as Trans. They ensure that the voices of all Trans students are heard on the issues they face and that they are considered in decision making at Solent University. 

What you can be involved in  

The Union holds regular events and conducts regular campaigns which you are encouraged to be involved in. You can also hold your own events and run your own campaigns with support from us. 

Past campaigns that we’ve run:  

• Reclaim the Night  

• Men’s Mental Health  

• Period Poverty  

Events that we’ve held:  

• Drag Bingo  

• Multicultural Week  

• Spring Fete 

Campaigning for change is at the heart of this role, so we are here to train and support you through the process. 

What we expect from you 

Campaigning 

You will be expected to represent the voice of Trans students across Solent University. You will be involved in campaigns to support and promote the voice of your peers. This can be done with fellow Volunteer Officers, Sabbatical Officers and with support from Student Union Staff. 

Student Council 

All Volunteer Officers are expected to attend monthly Student Council Meetings. An official student council meeting is where decisions are made, ones that require a formal vote and record, for example; budget approvals, verifying officer election results, changes to the constitution or other policies. You will be expected to share updates on your work, question the reports submitted by Sabbatical Officers, question motions submitted and vote. The overall purpose is to ensure that Solent Students’ Union follows our students’ beliefs and values. 

Annual General Meeting 

The Annual General Meeting is open to all Solent students to attend. This is where Sabbatical Officers are held accountable for their work over the academic year. All students can also: 

• Share any concerns  

• Question any submitted reports 

• Question any submitted motions 

• Vote on reports and motions 

• Share views on Union activities 

• Question Trustees 

What you can expect from us 

Solent Students’ Union will provide regular support and advice throughout your time as a Volunteer Officer. We will: 

• Provide Induction Training to the role as Trans Volunteer Officer 

• Provide support and advice with Campaigning 

• Connect you with key people to make an impact 

• Attend all Student Council Meetings and provide guidance 

• Provide weekly drop-ins with the Student Voice Coordinator so that there is dedicated time for support with your work. 

• Provide monthly Volunteer Officer Catch Ups so that you can connect with other Volunteer Officers and Sabbatical Officers. 

If you have any questions or queries, please contact student.voice@centralbeds.ac.uk 

Warsash Students Officer Role Description 

Volunteer Officer positions are unpaid roles within Solent Students' Union. Volunteer Officers work to proactively represent the rights of the students in their specific student groups. They ensure that the Students’ Union considers these students’ views and needs and undertakes projects and campaigns to support their student groups.  

The role’s time commitment varies according to how much students wish to commit. As an estimate, it could be anywhere from one to five hours a week. Volunteer officers hold unpaid elected positions and continue with their studies during their time in office.  

Both those who are elected as Volunteer Officers and Sabbatical Officers are representatives for your student voice and act on your behalf in the Union, University and wider community fighting for you on an institutional, local, and national level. 

About the Role 

The Warsash Students Officer will act as the primary representative for all Warsash Students. The Warsash Volunteer Officer will ensure that the voices of all Warsash students are heard on the issues they face and that they are considered in decision making at Solent University. 

What you can be involved in  

The Union holds regular events and conducts regular campaigns which you are encouraged to be involved in. You can also hold your own events and run your own campaigns with support from us. 

Past campaigns that we have run:  

• Reclaim the Night  

• Men’s Mental Health  

• Period Poverty  

Events that we have held:  

• Drag Bingo  

• Multicultural Week  

• Spring Fete 

Campaigning for change is at the heart of this role, so we are here to train and support you through the process. 

What we expect from you 

Campaigning 

You will be expected to represent the voice of Warsash students across Solent University. You will be involved in campaigns to support and promote the voice of your peers. This can be done with fellow Volunteer Officers, Sabbatical Officers and with support from Student Union Staff. 

Student Council 

All Volunteer Officers are expected to attend monthly Student Council Meetings. An official student council meeting is where decisions are made, ones that require a formal vote and record, for example; budget approvals, verifying officer election results, changes to the constitution or other policies. You will be expected to share updates on your work, question the reports submitted by Sabbatical Officers, question motions submitted and vote. The overall purpose is to ensure that Solent Students’ Union follows our students’ beliefs and values. 

Annual General Meeting 

The Annual General Meeting is open to all Solent students to attend. This is where Sabbatical Officers are held accountable for their work over the academic year. All students can also: 

• Share any concerns  

• Question any submitted reports 

• Question any submitted motions 

• Vote on reports and motions 

• Share views on Union activities 

• Question Trustees 

What you can expect from us 

Solent Students’ Union will provide regular support and advice throughout your time as a Volunteer Officer. We will: 

• Provide Induction Training to the role as Warsash Students Officer 

• Provide support and advice with Campaigning 

• Connect you with key people to make an impact 

• Attend all Student Council Meetings and provide guidance 

• Provide weekly drop-ins with the Student Voice Coordinator so that there is dedicated time for support with your work. 

• Provide monthly Volunteer Officer Catch Ups so that you can connect with other Volunteer Officers and Sabbatical Officers. 

If you have any questions or queries, please contact student.voice@centralbeds.ac.uk