Officer Team roles

This is a full-time position, if elected you’ll be in post Monday 29th June 2026 – Wednesday 30th June 2027. If you’re studying during this time, you will be expected defer your studies for one year.

President

Leads the Officer Team and is tasked with representing the views and needs of BCU students at all University Board of Governors and Senate meetings.

The role includes, but is not limited to:

• Becoming the lead figurehead of BCUSU representing BCUSU to the University and externally.

• Encouraging team work and collaboration between the Elected Officers.

• Chair the Board of Trustees of BCUSU, ensuring the Board fulfil their responsibilities for the governance of BCUSU.

Salary

£26,706

Fixed Term Contract

29th June 2026 – 30th June 2027

35 hours a week with 32 days holiday

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Vice President Education

Responsible for everything to do with academia and the way you’re taught during your time at BCU.

The role includes, but is not limited to:

• Becoming the lead Officer on all matters related to learning and teaching experience, alongside education policy.

• Working closely with relevant BCUSU staff on all policy research with a particular focus on academic quality.

• Keeping up-to-date with trends and developments in Higher Education.

Salary

£26,706

Fixed Term Contract

29th June 2026 – 30th June 2027

35 hours a week with 32 days holiday

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Vice President Welfare

Ensures BCUSU is representative of all our students and they get the support they need.

The role includes, but is not limited to:

• Championing Liberation societies, ensuring all information is shared with them.

• Leading on all areas linked to welfare and wellbeing.

• Standing as the lead Officer on all areas related to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

Salary

£26,706

Fixed Term Contract

29th June 2026 – 30th June 2027

35 hours a week with 32 days holiday

Download job description (.pdf)

Vice President Community

Responsible for our societies and student groups, as well as developing student skills and employability.

The role includes, but is not limited to:

• Championing the interests of Societies, Volunteers and Sports.

• Engaging with all BCU campuses for BCUSU.

• Raising awareness of employability activities or initiatives across BCUSU and BCU.

Salary

£26,706

Fixed Term Contract

29th June 2026 – 30th June 2027

35 hours a week with 32 days holiday

Download job description (.pdf)

Vice President Student Voice

Looks after the democratic structures of your Students’ Union and ensures student feedback is heard through the Representation System.

The role includes, but is not limited to:

• Developing the democratic processes and structures of BCUSU based on student input.

• Becoming the lead Officer on all areas linked to the Student Representation System.

• Working as the key University contact for Faculty and College issues.

Salary

£26,706

Fixed Term Contract

29th June 2026 – 30th June 2027

35 hours a week with 32 days holiday

Download job description (.pdf)