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Sabbatical Officer Elections 2024

This election is for the 2024/25 SU sabbatical officers, who are elected to work full-time representing students at every level of decision-making in the Universities, and decide the direction The Union will take. The SU sabbatical officers lead the political direction of The SU and campaign on behalf of students to ensure positive change on anything that affects student life.

The polls have closed, and results have been published.

President Exeter

This position represents all University of Exeter (Cornwall Campuses) students, with a focus on academic issues.

Job Purpose

To be the recognised academic representative for members for the University of Exeter, attending high-level meetings. Represent student views to the University of Exeter, FX Plus, local and national bodies.
To consult with the student members, both formally and informally, and represent their interests appropriately.
To be a Sabbatical Trustee of the Students’ Union ensuring the organisation is fulfilling its charitable purpose.
To support the development of the University of Exeter Student Rep system.
Work closely with the other Sabbatical Officers on joint priority campaigns to improve the student experience.
Work closely with the VP President roles, jointly working on projects and delegating as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

To effectively represent the views of students to the University of Exeter to advance the experience of our members.
To represent and contribute to high-level University of Exeter Meetings, such as Council.
To be aware of, and involved in, current and future developments of the University of Exeter, representing students’ views as appropriate.
Attend the University of Exeter student course rep meetings where appropriate and follow up issues that may arise.
To attend, and report to, the Student Council and annual Student Members’ Meeting ensuring the implementation of policies passed by students. Attend and support at relevant key events, particularly Welcome Fayre, Elections and priority campaign events, i.e. Mental Health Awareness week.
Represent Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union, on relevant committees planning groups and professional networks and maintain positive relationships with institutional colleagues and external partners.
To work together as a team to strengthen and advance the aims of the Students’ Union.
To agree with the other Sabbatical Officers who will be the Chair of the Board of Trustees.
To form part of interview panels when recruiting SU staff.

Trustee Duties

Further to the powers and responsibilities as outlined in the Constitution, all trustees have a collective duty and responsibility to:

Ensure the SU is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit.
Provide leadership, set the strategy and be clear about what the SU is aiming to achieve and how it is going to do it.
Comply with the SU's governing document and the law, establishing and overseeing controls and risk management, and monitoring performance to make sure that the Union is on track to achieve its goals, making adjustments where necessary and learning from mistakes.
Act in the SU’s best interests.
Manage the SU's resources responsibly, making good use of financial and other resources to achieve the desired outcomes.
Act with reasonable care and skill.
Ensure the SU is accountable, reporting to those who have an interest in what the SU is doing and how it is doing it.

General Staff Duties and Responsibilities

To work in line with the Students’ Union Mission, Vision and Values at all times, working with others to provide a supportive, responsive, student-centred environment and services.
To embrace our Organising Principles, interweaving them throughout your day-to-day activities.
To actively support volunteers and employees in playing a full role in decision-making and activities, ensuring that the Students’ Union maintains a student-led ethos.
To present a positive image of the Students’ Union at all times, through every aspect of your work. To ensure that all relevant policies, procedures and agreed protocols are adhered to, taking a sustainable approach within the workplace.
To contribute to the Students’ Union planning, review, monitoring and reporting processes and activities.
To participate in the Students’ Union team meetings and activities and attend other meetings as agreed.
To actively support the equality, diversity and inclusion policies of the Students’ Union, University of Exeter and Falmouth University.
To respect the rights of individuals by maintaining confidentiality and working in line with data protection legislation.
To attend training courses as identified and agreed for appropriate development.
Working within the Health and Safety at Work Act, the post holder has a legal duty to take reasonable care for Health and Safety both for themselves and others who may be affected by their actions. They are also required to undertake Health and Safety training commensurate with the level required by the post and to take part in risk assessment procedures and the implementation of agreed recommended work practices within the area.
To undertake other duties not specifically stated above, which from time to time are necessary without altering the nature or level of responsibility involved.
To attend all Staff Development Days and training as required.

President Falmouth

This position represents all Falmouth University students, with a focus on academic issues.

Job Purpose

To be the recognised academic representative for members for Falmouth University, attending high-level meetings. Represent student views to Falmouth University, FX Plus, local and national bodies.
To consult with the student members, both formally and informally, and represent their interests appropriately.
To be a Sabbatical Trustee of the Students’ Union ensuring the organisation is fulfilling its charitable purpose.
To support the development of the Falmouth University Student Rep system.
Work closely with the other Sabbatical Officers on joint priority campaigns to improve the student experience.
Work closely with the VP President roles, jointly working on projects and delegating as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

To effectively represent the views of students to Falmouth University to advance the experience of our members.
To represent and contribute to high-level Falmouth University Meetings, such as the Board of Governors.
To be aware of, and involved in, current and future developments of Falmouth University, representing students’ views as appropriate. Attend Falmouth student course rep meetings where appropriate and follow up issues that may arise?.
To attend, and report to, the Student Council and annual Student Members’ Meeting ensuring the implementation of policies passed by students. Attend and support at relevant key events, particularly Welcome Fayre, Elections and key campaign events, i.e. Mental Health Awareness week.
Represent Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union, on relevant committees planning groups and professional networks and maintain positive relationships with institutional colleagues and external partners.
To work together as a team to strengthen and advance the aims of the Students’ Union.
To agree with the other Sabbatical Officers who will be the Chair of the Board of Trustees.
To form part of interview panels when recruiting SU staff.

Trustee Duties

Further to the powers and responsibilities as outlined in the Constitution, all trustees have a collective duty and responsibility to:

Ensure the SU is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit.
Provide leadership, set the strategy and be clear about what the SU is aiming to achieve and how it is going to do it.
Comply with the SU's governing document and the law, establishing and overseeing controls and risk management, and monitoring performance to make sure that the Union is on track to achieve its goals, making adjustments where necessary and learning from mistakes.
Act in the SU’s best interests.
Manage the SU's resources responsibly, making good use of financial and other resources to achieve the desired outcomes.
Act with reasonable care and skill.
Ensure the SU is accountable, reporting to those who have an interest in what the SU is doing and how it is doing it.

General Staff Duties and Responsibilities.

To work in line with the Students’ Union Mission, Vision and Values at all times, working with others to provide a supportive, responsive, student-centred environment and services.
To embrace our Organising Principles, interweaving them throughout your day-to-day activities.
To actively support volunteers and employees in playing a full role in decision-making and activities, ensuring that the Students’ Union maintains a student-led ethos.
To present a positive image of the Students’ Union at all times, through every aspect of your work.
To ensure that all relevant policies, procedures and agreed protocols are adhered to, taking a sustainable approach within the workplace.
To contribute to the Students’ Union planning, review, monitoring and reporting processes and activities.
To participate in the Students’ Union team meetings and activities and attend other meetings as agreed.
To actively support the equality, diversity and inclusion policies of the Students’ Union, University of Exeter and Falmouth University.
To respect the rights of individuals by maintaining confidentiality and working in line with data protection legislation.
To attend training courses as identified and agreed for appropriate development.
Working within the Health and Safety at Work Act, the post holder has a legal duty to take reasonable care for Health and Safety both for themselves and others who may be affected by their actions. They are also required to undertake Health and Safety training commensurate with the level required by the post and to take part in risk assessment procedures and the implementation of agreed recommended work practices within the area.
To undertake other duties not specifically stated above, which from time to time are necessary without altering the nature or level of responsibility involved.
To attend all Staff Development Days and training as required.

Vice President (2 places)

Represent ALL students member of the SU on issues of student experience and all things student life. There are two positions available for this role.

Job Purpose

Represent student views to the Students’ Union, Falmouth University, the University of Exeter (Cornwall Campus), FX Plus, local and national bodies.
To consult with the student members, both formally and informally, and represent their interests appropriately.
To be a Sabbatical Trustee of the Students’ Union ensuring the organisation is fulfilling its charitable purpose. Lead, campaign and develop priority campaigns on which effect all student members.
To support the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion projects, ensuring all student voices are heard within the Students’ Union and universities.
Work closely with the other Sabbatical Officers on joint priority campaigns to improve the student experience.
Work closely with President Falmouth and President Exeter, jointly working on projects and be the recognised delegate for both Presidents.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

To effectively represent the views of students to Falmouth University and the University of Exeter (Cornwall Campuses) to advance the experience of our members.
To attend, and report to, the Student Council and annual Student Members’ Meeting ensuring the implementation of policies passed by students.
To lead and develop initiatives that encourage student well-being and promote community cohesion.
To support the development of localised engagement opportunities for students in activities and volunteering.
To deputize for President Falmouth and/or President Exeter (Cornwall Campuses) at key university meetings.
Attend and support at relevant key events, particularly Welcome Fayre, Elections and priority campaign events, i.e. Mental Health Awareness week.
Represent Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union, on relevant committees planning groups and professional networks and maintain positive relationships with institutional colleagues and external partners.
To work together as a team to strengthen and advance the aims of the Students’ Union.
To agree with the other Sabbatical Officers who will be the Chair of the Board of Trustees
To agree with the other VP President who will be the Co-Chair of the Student Experience Committee.
To form part of interview panels when recruiting SU staff.

Major Union Office Holders

The two Vice Presidents are the only ‘major Union Office Holders’ (for the purposes of the Education Actions 1994, Section 22). This requires the role to work on key priority campaigns which effect all our members in relation to student experience such as, but not limited to:

Student wellbeing and mental health
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
International and mature students specific issues
Accommodation Sustainability and environmental
Transport
Student Safety

Trustee Duties

Further to the powers and responsibilities as outlined in the Constitution, all trustees have a collective duty and responsibility to:

Ensure the SU is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit.
Provide leadership, set the strategy and be clear about what the SU is aiming to achieve and how it is going to do it.
Comply with the SU's governing document and the law, establishing and overseeing controls and risk management, and monitoring performance to make sure that the Union is on track to achieve its goals, making adjustments where necessary and learning from what works well.
Act in the SU’s best interests.
Manage the SU's resources responsibly, making good use of financial and other resources to achieve the desired outcomes.
Act with reasonable care and skill.
Ensure the SU is accountable, reporting to those who have an interest in what the SU is doing and how it is doing it.

General Staff Duties and Responsibilities

To work in line with the Students’ Union Mission, Vision and Values at all times, working with others to provide a supportive, responsive, student-centred environment and services.
To embrace our Organising Principles, interweaving them throughout your day-to-day activities.
To actively support volunteers and employees in playing a full role in decision-making and activities, ensuring that the Students’ Union maintains a student-led ethos.
To present a positive image of the Students’ Union at all times, through every aspect of your work.
To ensure that all relevant policies, procedures and agreed protocols are adhered to, taking a sustainable approach within the workplace.
To contribute to the Students’ Union planning, review, monitoring and reporting processes and activities.
To participate in the Students’ Union team meetings and activities and attend other meetings as agreed.
To actively support the equality, diversity and inclusion policies of the Students’ Union, University of Exeter and Falmouth University.
To respect the rights of individuals by maintaining confidentiality and working in line with data protection legislation.
To attend training courses as identified and agreed for appropriate development.
Working within the Health and Safety at Work Act, the post holder has a legal duty to take reasonable care for Health and Safety both for themselves and others who may be affected by their actions. They are also required to undertake Health and Safety training commensurate with the level required by the post and to take part in risk assessment procedures and the implementation of agreed recommended work practices within the area.
To undertake other duties not specifically stated above, which from time to time are necessary without altering the nature or level of responsibility involved.
To attend all Staff Development Days and training as required.