LEADERSHIP RACE - WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?

Bolton Students' Union is the representative body for students at Bolton.  Bolton Students' Union exists to represent you, provide services for you (social, commercial and welfare) without discrimination on grounds of sex, race, sexuality, age, religion or creed.

When you enroll as a student at the University of Bolton you automatically become a member of the Students' Union. This entitles you to use any of our services and facilities that we offer. The Union exists for your benefit and we work purely in the interest of all students. Don't worry if you don't want to be a member, you have the right to opt-out, and you can still use our services and facilities.

SO WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

Bolton Students' Union is a union run for students led by students, so every year students elect the students who will run Bolton SU. If this is something that interest you please click on the Leadership Form located on the left; in the down bar.

There is one full-time position; the President (Full time Student officer).  The President is also a trustee of the Union (See below for more information on being a student trustee). A president:

• Works to make university life better for students
• Speaks on behalf of all students
• Leads the Students' Union to achieve it's objectives
• The responsibility to make sure the Students' Union is working for students.
• Helps with communication, influence and negotiating between students and the university

 The President’s position is a paid position and will require you to take a year out (deferring a year of study) or take office as soon as you graduate.  Your period of work runs from July of the year you were elected, until the following July.

There are also 2 Part-time Non-presidential positions available;

• Two student trustees (Students with at least one year of study left):

You will have many responsiblities, some of which are set out in the law:

• Legal, finanical, reputational and managment
• You also have the responsiblity to make sure the SU is working for students.

Fantastic for your CV:

• Leading an organisation with a turnover of more than half a million pounds
• Working as a team to improve an organisation
• Communication, influencing and negotiating skills
• Giving back to the student community

 

In addition there is one NUS Delegate to Conference position available (Must be self defined as female). The reason this position is only open to those self defined as female is to ensure that NUS conference attendances is 50% female. If you would like more information about this please feel free to come into the office or to email us

The chosen President will automatically have a place at conference. NUS Delegates play a vital role in shaping the future and the policy of NUS at a crucial and important time for students. This is a unique opportunity to find out more about NUS and also meet up with students from across the country.  You will be  representing the University of Bolton students at the NUS National Conference.

WHY IS THIS LEADERSHIP RACE SO IMPORTANT?

1. The University of Bolton recognises Bolton Students' Union officers as the official voice of the students.

2. The more students that vote in the Leadership Race, the stronger our voice within the university. High voter turnout = big mandate = strong voice for students.

3. This Leadership Race will determine who represents you to the University next year.

4. The officers feed into the policy, practice, performance and perception of this University.

5. Will it really make a difference? YES, and if you don’t vote, it is guaranteed that you will not make a difference.

Details of the next Leadership Race will be posted when they become available.

Taking part in Bolton Students' Union democracy is very important, either by putting yourself forward or by choosing your leader. 

Please make your voice heard, so choose, become and lead…...your voice, your choice, your Union!