Run to be an SU Officer

Being an SU Officer can be one of the most valuable, memorable and rewarding experiences of your life. It’s a chance to represent the voices of our community, lead the way for positive change, and impact the University experience of over 20,000 students. Whilst sitting on the Board of Trustees, you’ll also get invaluable experience of running a multi-million pound charity, something not everyone can put on their CV! Be the change you want to see, and run to be an SU Officer. 

- Key things to know about the SU Officer role: 

- It is a full-time paid job from June 2025 to June 2026. 

- You cannot do this role alongside your studies or research* 

- You will be expected to work in person at the Claverton Down main University campus 

- You can only nominate yourself for one SU Officer role 

*For PGT students due to undertake a dissertation or practice track in summer 2025, see our FAQs for details on how this can work


 

Why Become an Officer?

"Not a lot of people can say that they ran a charity and represented over 21,000 students as their first step in their careers. The SU Officer roles are the best school for any field you’re interested in pursuing. You will also learn about lobbying senior staff members, working with local and national governments and other stakeholders, and about running a multi-million pound charity. Add the fact that you can still be part of student life and work with fantastic people who are passionate about supporting the student movement. This is, without a doubt, the best job to get straight out of uni!"

Jimena Alamo SU President 2023-24 and 2024-25

Top 10 reasons to be an Officer

Video: Top 10 reasons to be a SU Officer

 

Useful Information

To read up on Election Rules, look at Officer election FAQs, get tips on manifesto writing and campaigning go to our Elections Information page

Full timetable for SU Officer Elections for candidates including deadlines and mandatory meetings

If you are a non-final year UG, a PGT, or a Doctoral student you will need to seek approval from your department to take a year out or complete/defer dissertation phase. Download ONE of these forms:

UG Consent Form

PGT Consent Form

Doctoral Consent Form

for to use when discussing with your Head of Department, Director of Studies and/or Supervisor. This will need to be completed and returned to the Returning Officer in order for you to progress with the election. If you have any questions see our FAQs or email sureturningofficer@bath.ac.uk 

Recommend a Friend

 
 

If being an SU Officer isn't for you, but you know of a student who you think would be great, recommend them and we'll send them an email with all the information they need. Sometimes knowing that someone else thinks they would make an amazing Officer helps to convince someone to stand. 

 

Register Your Interest

Complete this form to indicate your potential interest in being an SU Officer. It doesn't commit you to anything, and is not a formal nomination. We'll send you some more information and answers to any specific questions you may have.

 

How to Stand

Check your eligibility: Any registered student may stand for a role. 

Any current registered University of Bath student is eligible to stand. You will need to be 18 years or over at the time of taking up the role. More detail regarding eligibility is available in our FAQs and Election Rules 

Find out more & election resources

This year we are running a series of information sessions to find out more about being an Officer and the Officer roles:

Becoming an SU President or SU Community Officer
12th December 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Chancellors Building, 4.5
Curious About Becoming an SU Officer? Join Us for an Insightful Session!
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Becoming an SU Education Officer or SU Postgraduate Officer
12th December 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Chancellors Building 4.5
Curious About Becoming an SU Officer? Join Us for an Insightful Session!
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Becoming an SU Education Officer or SU Postgraduate Officer
3rd February 1:15pm - 2:15pm
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Curious About Becoming an SU Officer? Join Us for an Insightful Session!
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Becoming an SU President or SU Community Officer
5th February 1:15pm - 2:15pm
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Curious About Becoming an SU Officer? Join Us for an Insightful Session!
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Becoming an SU Sports Officer or SU Activities Officer
6th February 1:15pm - 2:15pm
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Read up on election rules, FAQs, tips for manifesto writing and campaigning planning on our Election Information page 

Email sureturningofficer@bath.ac.uk if you have any questions about Officer roles or the elections process.
 

Election Rules & Process

There are a set of rules that must be followed while running in an election. If you have any questions or queries, please email sureturningofficer@bath.ac.uk

Returning Officer:
Charlie Slack, Director of Student Leadership & Support
Deputy Returning Officer:
Amy Young, Insight & Engagement Manager
External Appeals Officer:
Bernie Morley, Independent Trustee
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