If you are interested in applying for a committee role, please read the relevant list of roles and responsibilities below. We recommend contacting the relevant committee member directly, for a more detailed overview of day-to-day responsibilities, and so you can stay informed of which roles have fewer nominations (and nominate yourself for one of these roles if you so desire).

1) Chair

  • Oversees all activities within the society
  • Liaises with and delegates duties to other committee members
  • Ensures health and safety regulations are adhered to in all activities
  • Works with treasurer to ensure the society remains within budget
  • Works on resolution of disciplinary matters (defined in society disciplinary policy)
  • Ensures the society meets the requirements of the society constitution and code of conduct

2) Secretary

  • Arranges committee meetings as frequently as necessary
  • Takes minutes of committee meetings
  • Chases up outstanding actions from past meetings

3) Shows and Classes Coordinator

  • Responsible for contacting teachers and organising for Saturday classes
  • Contributes to organisation of performances for shows

4) Communications Secretary

  • Ensures that all information is posted on the society instagram and whatsapp pages
  • Regularly posts timetables to inform members of the following week's events
  • May post further in advance to inform members of non-regular events e.g. socials, performances

5) Social Secretary

  • Responsible for organising socials, including those done with other societies
  • Room bookings for classes and other events
  • Ensures correct procedures are followed for events, trips and socials
  • Completes required documents for participation e.g. risk assessments

6) Treasurer

  • Works with chair to ensure the society remains within budget
  • Keeps regular accounts and spending plans for the academic year
  • Informs committee of accounts updates at meetings
  • Sets up online products where appropriate
  • Liaises with SU Finance and takes care of invoices
  • Ensures teachers and other expenses are paid

7) General Committee Member

  • Completes duties delegated by the chair
  • May help other committee members with their roles
  • Contributes to committee-wide responsibilities (see below)

All roles will require a few hours of work each week. In addition, some tasks are shared between the group and all committee members should be prepared to help out and contribute. These include:

  • setting up and packing up equipment for Tuesday classes
  • teaching Salsa and/or Bachata for Tuesday classes
  • checking tickets for Saturday classes and Latin Loco socials