Nic Mortreuil

• The Activities Officer helps to oversee the day-to-day operations and long-term strategy of large portions of the Activities Office with some 160+ student groups under their remit.
• The Activities Officer leads on work for SU groups, including arts, faith and cultural and volunteering & fundraising. This involves leading on the strategic development of the groups, as well as leading on the environmental and sustainability work of the SU.
• The activities officer also co-ordinates and supports extra-curricular accreditations and development opportunities.

What does a typical day or week look like in this role?

• Large parts of the day involve meeting students to understand what’s working well and where we can make improvements, as well as how we can support students.
• Work on broader policy to understand changes in the Higher Education sector, and where this may affect the local student context in Bath.
• Attending a lot of varied events
• Supporting student voice through different projects and issues, everything from Fossil Free Careers and Divestment to contributing to housing policies.

On which University committees, working groups or meetings does this role represent students?

• Sustainability and Climate Action Steering Group
• Student Community Partnership Green Group
• Global Employability Group
• And many more!

Within the SU, what working groups or committees does this role sit on?

• Board of Trustees
• Arts and Societies Steering Groups
• Faith and Cultural Forums
• Volunteering and Fundraising Group
• Student Leader Reward and Recognition Group
• Academic Communities Oversight Group
• Weekly Leadership Group Meeting
• Weekly Student Voice Meeting
• Sustainable SU Steering Group
• SUmmit
• And many more!

What do you find most rewarding about being a Student Officer?

• I love the SU. It has an incredible energy with fantastic student leaders and staff who all want to make student life the best it can be.
• Students though are the main reason I enjoy my job. Being able to understand the problems and experiences of students and then going away to find solutions, answers and ideas to improve their time at Bath. You’re incredibly well supported, and it has taught me a lot about myself in the process too!