Become a leader at LUU… Education Officer

Become a leader at LUU… Education Officer

The following position is available during LeadLUU. This is a full time role, starting on the 1 July, there will be a handover period beforehand.

The salary would be based on the salary for this year, £22,976, plus a cost-of-living- increase which is still to be determined.

The collective duties of the Student Executive are:

·        To be Trustees in the capacity of Officer Trustees on the Board of Trustees (subject to the terms of the Articles of Association).

·        To campaign and consult members on their views, and speak on their behalf.

·        To promote, defend and extend the rights of members.

·        To interpret, implement and uphold Union policy.

·        To be responsible for, and accountable to, the Student Executive as a whole.

·        To ensure Union members are kept up to date on the actions of the Student Executive.

·        To fulfil their roles as outlined in the Student Executive portfolio descriptions and to support, where appropriate, other student representatives in the fulfilment of their roles.

·        To liaise with external organisations appropriate to individual roles.

·        To steer the strategies and policies of LUU ensuring the Union works for students.

·        To act as the spokespersons for the Union.

In addition, the Education Officer should:

·        Help undergraduate students run the University in partnership with staff; shaping how the institution works

·        Represent student to the University and work with other representatives to make sure that education at The University of Leeds is shaped by students and meets their expectations

What has this role achieved over the years…

·        Campaigned for 24 hour library opening outside of exam period 

·        Successfully lobbied for resit fees dropped at the University 

·        Created relaxed graduations at Leeds University

This year’s Education Officer is Shivani Gug; if you would like to speak to her about the role please contact her on s.gug@leeds.ac.uk

This is an elected role; the nominations close at 2pm on Friday 31 January 2025. If you are interested in standing for this role, please contact luu.pet@leeds.ac.uk and we will arrange to meet with you and send through a Candidates’ Guide that should hopefully answer any questions.