Apprentice Officer
The Apprentice Students’ Officer acts as the primary representative of all students at Solent University enrolled on an apprenticeship course within the university, Students’ Union and wider community. They ensure that the voices of all apprentices are heard on the issues they face and that their voices are taken into account in decision making at Solent University.
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ABMO Students' Officer
The BME Students' Officer acts as the primary student representative of black and minority ethnic (BME) students at Solent within the university, Students’ Union and wider community. They ensure that the voices of BME students are heard on the issues they face and that their voices are taken into account in decision making at Solent University.
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:
Events that we’ve held:
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:
What you can expect from us
Solent Students’ Union will provide regular support and advice throughout your time as a Volunteer Officer. We will:
If you have any questions or queries, please contact student.voice@centralbeds.ac.uk
Carer Students' Officer
The Carers Students’ Officer acts as the primary representative of all students responsible for looking after dependents (e.g. relatives and children) at Solent University within the university, Students’ Union and wider community. They ensure that the voices of all carers are heard on the issues they face and that their voices are taken into account in decision making at Solent University.
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Environmental Students' Officer
The Environmental Students’ Officer acts as the primary representative of all students at Solent University on environmental issues within the university, Students’ Union and wider community. They ensure that the voices of all students are heard and that the right support is available.
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Department Rep - Business and Law (2 places)
You'll be responsible for representing students within the Faculty of Business, Law and Digital Technologies , on issues affecting multiple courses in the faculties; this includes providing feedback from course reps and students on academic issues within your faculty. You will be required to attend some university committees.
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Department Rep - Science and Engineering (2 places)
You'll be responsible for representing students within the Faculty of Creative Industries, Architecture and Engineering, on issues affecting multiple courses in the faculties; this includes providing feedback from course reps and students on academic issues within your faculty. You will be required to attend some university committees.
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Department Rep - Sport and Health (2 places)
You'll be responsible for representing students within the Faculty of Sport, Health and Social Sciences, on issues affecting multiple courses in the faculties; this includes providing feedback from course reps and students on academic issues within your faculty. You will be required to attend some university committees.
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Department Rep - Warsash Maritime School (2 places)
You'll be responsible for representing students within the Faculty of Warsash Maritime Academy, on issues affecting multiple courses in the faculties; this includes providing feedback from course reps and students on academic issues within your faculty. You will be required to attend some university committees.
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Housing Students' Officer
The Housing Students’ Officer acts as the primary representative of all students at Solent University on all housing and accommodation issues (e.g. Halls and Private Rented) issues within the university, Students’ Union and wider community. They ensure that the voices of all students are heard and that the right support is available.
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LGBT+ Students' Officer
The LGBT+ Students’ Officer acts as the primary representative of all students at Solent University who identify as LGBT+ (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 taken into account in decision making at Solent University.
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:
Events that we’ve held:
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:
What you can expect from us
Solent Students’ Union will provide regular support and advice throughout your time as a Volunteer Officer. We will:
If you have any questions or queries, please contact student.voice@centralbeds.ac.uk
Men's Health Students' Officer
The Men’s Health Students’ Officer acts as the primary representative of all students at Solent University on men’s health issues (e.g. peer pressure, mental health, etc.) within the university, Students’ Union and wider community. They ensure that the voices of all students are heard and that the right support is available.
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Night Life Students' Officer
The Nightlife Students’ Officer acts as the primary representative of all nightlife issues (e.g. clubs, night safety, anti-spiking etc.) issues within the university, Students’ Union and wider community. They ensure that the voices of all students are heard and that the right support is available.
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Disabilities Students' Officer
The Disabilities Students' Officer acts as the primary representative of all students at Solent University who identify as disabled (e.g. physical, mental, hidden or learning disability) within the university, Students’ Union and wider community. They ensure that the voices of disabled students are heard on the issues they face and that their voices are taken into account in decision making at Solent University.
Disability 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 Disability Students Officer will act as the primary representative for all students at Solent University who identify as having a disability. They ensure that the voices of all Disabled 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’re 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:
Events that we’ve held:
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 Disabled 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:
What you can expect from us
Solent Students’ Union will provide regular support and advice throughout your time as a Volunteer Officer. We will:
If you have any questions or queries, please contact student.voice@centralbeds.ac.uk
Physical Activities Students' Officer
The Physical Activities Students’ Officer acts as the primary representative of all sport and exercise issues (e.g. gym access, membership costs, etc.) issues within the university, Students’ Union and wider community. They ensure that the voices of all students are heard and that the right support is available.
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Postgraduate Students' Officer
The Postgraduate Students’ Officer acts as the primary representative of all students at Solent University enrolled on a postgraduate course within the university, Students’ Union and wider community. They ensure that the voices of all postgraduate students are heard on the issues they face and that their voices are taken into account in decision making at Solent University.
Postgraduate 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 Postgraduate Students Officer will act as the primary representative for all Postgraduate students at Solent University. They ensure that the voices of all Postgraduate 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’re 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:
Events that we’ve held:
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 Postgraduate 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:
What you can expect from us
Solent Students’ Union will provide regular support and advice throughout your time as a Volunteer Officer. We will:
If you have any questions or queries, please contact student.voice@centralbeds.ac.uk
Religion & Faith Students' Officer
The Religion & Faith Students’ Officer acts as the primary representative of all religion and faith issues (e.g. practicing access, inclusivity, preventing faith based discrimination, etc.) issues within the university, Students’ Union and wider community. They ensure that the voices of all students are heard and that the right support is available.
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Warsash Community Officer
The Warsash Liaison Officer acts as the primary representative of all cadets enrolled on a Warsash Maritime Academy course within the university, Students’ Union and wider community. They ensure that the voices of all cadets are heard on the issues they face and that their voices are taken into account in decision making at Solent University.
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:
Events that we have held:
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:
What you can expect from us
Solent Students’ Union will provide regular support and advice throughout your time as a Volunteer Officer. We will:
If you have any questions or queries, please contact student.voice@centralbeds.ac.uk
Widening Class Participation Students' Officer
The Widening Class Participation Students’ Officer acts as the primary representative for all students on social class issues (e.g. class discrimination, hardship funding, attainment gap, etc.) issues within the university, Students’ Union and wider community. They ensure that the voices of all students are heard and that the right support is available.
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