Sabbatical Officer Trustees (aka Full-Time Officers) are full-time employees at Arts SU and are paid a salary of £31,883. These positions are taken up at the beginning of July for the duration of the following academic year (2025/2026). Those elected must either take a year out of their studies or undertake it after completing your course.

All Sabbatical Officers shall:

• Lead priorities and/or campaigns based on the needs of students, and support Arts SU events and campaigns.
• Represent the voices of students, attend and support all decision-making meetings and gather student views, opinions, ideas, and feedback.
• Represent individuals, groups, and the body of students to the University and its Colleges, National Union of Students, local community groups and other bodies that affect the lives of students, including attending meetings of such organisations.
• Oversees the direction, finances, staff and governance of the organisation at Trustee Board meetings in your role as an Arts SU Trustee. 
• Works with Arts SU to shape their work on liberation, equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as the organisational strategic priorities. 
• Support the Students’ Union in connecting and communicating with students to develop services and activities
• Work effectively with Arts SU and University staff and as a Sabbatical Officer team.
• Attend all training delivered by Arts SU.
• Attend and actively engage in University and SU Meetings.
• Work 35 hours a week, including core office hours of Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, and occasional weekend or evening work where required.
• Comply with all Arts SU regulations, policies and protocols.

The CCW & CCI Officer shall:

• Gather and represent the views, ideas and experiences of students in your College to the College, University and external organisations to improve the student experience. 
• Attends and actively engages in College Academic Committees, Student Dean Forums, and holds and attends other College meetings as appropriate. 
• Act as the primary spokesperson and figurehead for the Union to the College
• Collaborate with the Union Affairs and Student Communities Officer to ensure SU activities and services are accessible to students within their chosen college and reflects their needs.
• Connect with and lead on the representation of Course and School reps within the college.

Sabbatical Officer Trustees (aka Full-Time Officers) are full-time employees at Arts SU and are paid a salary of £31,883. These positions are taken up at the beginning of July for the duration of the following academic year (2025/2026). Those elected must either take a year out of their studies or undertake it after completing your course.

All Sabbatical Officers shall:

• Lead priorities and/or campaigns based on the needs of students, and support Arts SU events and campaigns.
• Represent the voices of students, attend and support all decision-making meetings and gather student views, opinions, ideas, and feedback.
• Represent individuals, groups, and the body of students to the University and its Colleges, National Union of Students, local community groups and other bodies that affect the lives of students, including attending meetings of such organisations.
• Oversees the direction, finances, staff and governance of the organisation at Trustee Board meetings in your role as an Arts SU Trustee. 
• Works with Arts SU to shape their work on liberation, equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as the organisational strategic priorities. 
• Support the Students’ Union in connecting and communicating with students to develop services and activities
• Work effectively with Arts SU and University staff and as a Sabbatical Officer team.
• Attend all training delivered by Arts SU.
• Attend and actively engage in University and SU Meetings.
• Work 35 hours a week, including core office hours of Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, and occasional weekend or evening work where required.
• Comply with all Arts SU regulations, policies and protocols.

The CSM Officer Shall:

• Gather and represent the views, ideas and experiences of students in your College to the College, University and external organisations to improve the student experience. 
• Attends and actively engages in College Academic Committees, Student Dean Forums, and holds and attends other College meetings as appropriate. 
• Act as the primary spokesperson and figurehead for the Union to the College
• Collaborate with the Union Affairs and Student Communities Officer to ensure SU activities and services are accessible to students within their chosen college and reflects their needs.
• Connect with and lead on the representation of Course and School reps within the college.

Sabbatical Officer Trustees (aka Full-Time Officers) are full-time employees at Arts SU and are paid a salary of £31,883. These positions are taken up at the beginning of July for the duration of the following academic year (2025/2026). Those elected must either take a year out of their studies or undertake it after completing your course.

All Sabbatical Officers shall:

• Lead priorities and/or campaigns based on the needs of students, and support Arts SU events and campaigns.
• Represent the voices of students, attend and support all decision-making meetings and gather student views, opinions, ideas, and feedback.
• Represent individuals, groups, and the body of students to the University and its Colleges, National Union of Students, local community groups and other bodies that affect the lives of students, including attending meetings of such organisations.
• Oversees the direction, finances, staff and governance of the organisation at Trustee Board meetings in your role as an Arts SU Trustee. 
• Works with Arts SU to shape their work on liberation, equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as the organisational strategic priorities. 
• Support the Students’ Union in connecting and communicating with students to develop services and activities
• Work effectively with Arts SU and University staff and as a Sabbatical Officer team.
• Attend all training delivered by Arts SU.
• Attend and actively engage in University and SU Meetings.
• Work 35 hours a week, including core office hours of Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, and occasional weekend or evening work where required.
• Comply with all Arts SU regulations, policies and protocols.

The LCC Officer shall:

• Gather and represent the views, ideas and experiences of students in your College to the College, University and external organisations to improve the student experience. 
• Attends and actively engages in College Academic Committees, Student Dean Forums, and holds and attends other College meetings as appropriate. 
• Act as the primary spokesperson and figurehead for the Union to the College
• Collaborate with the Union Affairs and Student Communities Officer to ensure SU activities and services are accessible to students within their chosen college and reflects their needs.
• Connect with and lead on the representation of Course and School reps within the college.

Sabbatical Officer Trustees (aka Full-Time Officers) are full-time employees at Arts SU and are paid a salary of £31,883. These positions are taken up at the beginning of July for the duration of the following academic year (2025/2026). Those elected must either take a year out of their studies or undertake it after completing your course.

All Sabbatical Officers shall:

• Lead priorities and/or campaigns based on the needs of students, and support Arts SU events and campaigns.
• Represent the voices of students, attend and support all decision-making meetings and gather student views, opinions, ideas, and feedback.
• Represent individuals, groups, and the body of students to the University and its Colleges, National Union of Students, local community groups and other bodies that affect the lives of students, including attending meetings of such organisations.
• Oversees the direction, finances, staff and governance of the organisation at Trustee Board meetings in your role as an Arts SU Trustee. 
• Works with Arts SU to shape their work on liberation, equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as the organisational strategic priorities. 
• Support the Students’ Union in connecting and communicating with students to develop services and activities
• Work effectively with Arts SU and University staff and as a Sabbatical Officer team.
• Attend all training delivered by Arts SU.
• Attend and actively engage in University and SU Meetings.
• Work 35 hours a week, including core office hours of Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, and occasional weekend or evening work where required.
• Comply with all Arts SU regulations, policies and protocols.

The LCF Officer Shall:

• Gather and represent the views, ideas and experiences of students in your College to the College, University and external organisations to improve the student experience. 
• Attends and actively engages in College Academic Committees, Student Dean Forums, and holds and attends other College meetings as appropriate. 
• Act as the primary spokesperson and figurehead for the Union to the College
• Collaborate with the Union Affairs and Student Communities Officer to ensure SU activities and services are accessible to students within their chosen college and reflects their needs.
• Connect with and lead on the representation of Course and School reps within the college.

Sabbatical Officer Trustees (aka Full-Time Officers) are full-time employees at Arts SU and are paid a salary of £31,883. These positions are taken up at the beginning of July for the duration of the following academic year (2025/2026). Those elected must either take a year out of their studies or undertake it after completing your course.

All Sabbatical Officers shall:

• Lead priorities and/or campaigns based on the needs of students, and support Arts SU events and campaigns.
• Represent the voices of students, attend and support all decision-making meetings and gather student views, opinions, ideas, and feedback.
• Represent individuals, groups, and the body of students to the University and its Colleges, National Union of Students, local community groups and other bodies that affect the lives of students, including attending meetings of such organisations.
• Oversees the direction, finances, staff and governance of the organisation at Trustee Board meetings in your role as an Arts SU Trustee. 
• Works with Arts SU to shape their work on liberation, equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as the organisational strategic priorities. 
• Support the Students’ Union in connecting and communicating with students to develop services and activities
• Work effectively with Arts SU and University staff and as a Sabbatical Officer team.
• Attend all training delivered by Arts SU.
• Attend and actively engage in University and SU Meetings.
• Work 35 hours a week, including core office hours of Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, and occasional weekend or evening work where required.
• Comply with all Arts SU regulations, policies and protocols.

The Student Communities Officer shall:

• Gather and represent the views, ideas and experiences of student communities at UAL, including study, sports, societies, volunteering, liberation and students of circumstance to the University and external organisations. 
• Attend and actively engage in meetings and hold other University meetings, as appropriate.
• Oversee Arts SU community development by working with officers and staff to encourage students to engage in creating and developing the communities in which they identify; and ensure that Arts SU communities and associated opportunities are accessible, understandable, and communicated to students.

Sabbatical Officer Trustees (aka Full-Time Officers) are full-time employees at Arts SU and are paid a salary of £31,883. These positions are taken up at the beginning of July for the duration of the following academic year (2025/2026). Those elected must either take a year out of their studies or undertake it after completing your course.

All Sabbatical Officers shall:

• Lead priorities and/or campaigns based on the needs of students, and support Arts SU events and campaigns.
• Represent the voices of students, attend and support all decision-making meetings and gather student views, opinions, ideas, and feedback.
• Represent individuals, groups, and the body of students to the University and its Colleges, National Union of Students, local community groups and other bodies that affect the lives of students, including attending meetings of such organisations.
• Oversees the direction, finances, staff and governance of the organisation at Trustee Board meetings in your role as an Arts SU Trustee. 
• Works with Arts SU to shape their work on liberation, equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as the organisational strategic priorities. 
• Support the Students’ Union in connecting and communicating with students to develop services and activities
• Work effectively with Arts SU and University staff and as a Sabbatical Officer team.
• Attend all training delivered by Arts SU.
• Attend and actively engage in University and SU Meetings.
• Work 35 hours a week, including core office hours of Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, and occasional weekend or evening work where required.
• Comply with all Arts SU regulations, policies and protocols.

The Union Affairs Officer shall:

• Gather and represent the views, ideas and experiences of students at UAL on university-wide matters including communication, library services, student support, and other central services to improve the student experiences. 
• Attends and actively engages in meetings, including the University Board of Governors and its relevant subcommittees (as the Student Governor), and holds and attends other University meetings as appropriate.
• Act as the first point of contact with the National Union of Students and other stakeholders as required. 
• Act as the primary spokesperson and figurehead for the Union to the University on central university business.

School Reps volunteer to represent students across all the courses within their school. School Reps work with Arts SU, fellow school and course reps and UAL staff to make positive changes for students in their school.

All School Reps shall:

• Attend and actively engage in all relevant training, meetings/forums.
• Attend regular catch-ups with Arts SU and School Staff.
• Represent students' voices within the School by gathering student views, opinions, ideas, and feedback.
• Support the Students’ Union in connecting and communicating with students to develop services and activities
• Work with the School team to improve the student experience.
• Act as an intermediary between Arts SU, the University and course reps.

School Reps volunteer to represent students across all the courses within their school. School Reps work with Arts SU, fellow school and course reps and UAL staff to make positive changes for students in their school.

All School Reps shall:

• Attend and actively engage in all relevant training, meetings/forums.
• Attend regular catch-ups with Arts SU and School Staff.
• Represent students' voices within the School by gathering student views, opinions, ideas, and feedback.
• Support the Students’ Union in connecting and communicating with students to develop services and activities
• Work with the School team to improve the student experience.
• Act as an intermediary between Arts SU, the University and course reps.

School Reps volunteer to represent students across all the courses within their school. School Reps work with Arts SU, fellow school and course reps and UAL staff to make positive changes for students in their school.

All School Reps shall:

• Attend and actively engage in all relevant training, meetings/forums.
• Attend regular catch-ups with Arts SU and School Staff.
• Represent students' voices within the School by gathering student views, opinions, ideas, and feedback.
• Support the Students’ Union in connecting and communicating with students to develop services and activities
• Work with the School team to improve the student experience.
• Act as an intermediary between Arts SU, the University and course reps.

The CSM Art and Performance School Reps are volunteers who carry out their roles alongside their studies and get to join our growing community of student representatives. There are x2 of these roles available. 

These positions are taken up at the beginning of July for the duration of the following academic year (2023/2024). All School Reps are supported and trained by the Arts SU Representation & Democracy Team, and have the opportunity to meet and network with other students, and to attend rep socials throughout the year. 

Only students who study in CSM Art and Performance can stand for this role. You can find out which school your course is in by looking on this list. 

All successful School Rep candidates will start their role on 1st July 2023, where they will begin by attending a training session provided by Arts SU to help them be effective in their roles. The roles will end on 30th June 2024, but students continuing their studies for the 24-25 academic year can stand again if they wish. 

You can find the full School Rep role description here. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• 2-3 hours a week during term time (inclusive of boards of study meetings x3, Student &Dean Forums as well as regular catch-ups with Arts SU and School staff). 

• Represent the views and interests of students in your school/department. 

• Work with school/department team to improve the student experience. 

• Act as an intermediary between Arts SU, the University and course reps. 

• Attend meetings (Boards of Study as well as Student and Dean Forums) to raise feedback submitted by students. 

• Provide constructive feedback on the wider student experience within your school/department. 

• Signpost students needing support to relevant support services, run by the University or Arts SU. 

The CSM Culture and Enterprise, Graphics Communication Design and Spatial Practices School Reps are volunteers who carry out their roles alongside their studies and get to join our growing community of student representatives. There are x2 of these roles available. 

These positions are taken up at the beginning of July for the duration of the following academic year (2023/2024). All School Reps are supported and trained by the Arts SU Representation & Democracy Team, and have the opportunity to meet and network with other students, and to attend rep socials throughout the year. 

Only students who study in CSM C&E, GCD, or Spatial Practice can stand for this role. You can find out which school your course is in by looking on this list. 

All successful School Rep candidates will start their role on 1st July 2023, where they will begin by attending a training session provided by Arts SU to help them be effective in their roles. The roles will end on 30th June 2024, but students continuing their studies for the 24-25 academic year can stand again if they wish. 

You can find the full School Rep role description here. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• 2-3 hours a week during term time (inclusive of boards of study meetings x3, Student &Dean Forums as well as regular catch-ups with Arts SU and School staff). 

• Represent the views and interests of students in your school/department. 

• Work with school/department team to improve the student experience. 

• Act as an intermediary between Arts SU, the University and course reps. 

• Attend meetings (Boards of Study as well as Student and Dean Forums) to raise feedback submitted by students. 

• Provide constructive feedback on the wider student experience within your school/department. 

• Signpost students needing support to relevant support services, run by the University or Arts SU. 

The CSM Fashion, Jewellery, Textiles, and Materials, or Product Ceramic Industrial Design School Reps are volunteers who carry out their roles alongside their studies and get to join our growing community of student representatives. There are x2 of these roles available. 

These positions are taken up for the duration of the following academic year (2023/2024). All School Reps are supported and trained by the Arts SU Representation & Democracy Team, and have the opportunity to meet and network with other students, and to attend rep socials throughout the year. 

Only students who study in CSM Fashion, Jewellery, Textiles, and Materials, or Product Ceramic Industrial Design can stand for this role. You can find out which school your course is in by looking on this list. 

All successful School Rep candidates will start their role upon completing the School Rep training on the 8th November (1:30 PM - 5:30 PM) provided by Arts SU to help them be effective in their roles. The roles will end on 30th June 2024, but students continuing their studies for the 24-25 academic year can stand again if they wish.

You can find the full School Rep role description here.

Key Responsibilities:

• 2-3 hours a week during term time (inclusive of boards of study meetings x3, Student &Dean Forums as well as regular catch-ups with Arts SU and School staff).
• Represent the views and interests of students in your school/department.
• Work with school/department team to improve the student experience.
• Act as an intermediary between Arts SU, the University and course reps.
• Attend meetings (Boards of Study as well as Student and Dean Forums) to raise feedback submitted by students.
• Provide constructive feedback on the wider student experience within your school/department.
• Signpost students needing support to relevant support services, run by the University or Arts SU.

School Reps volunteer to represent students across all the courses within their school. School Reps work with Arts SU, fellow school and course reps and UAL staff to make positive changes for students in their school.

All School Reps shall:

• Attend and actively engage in all relevant training, meetings/forums.
• Attend regular catch-ups with Arts SU and School Staff.
• Represent students' voices within the School by gathering student views, opinions, ideas, and feedback.
• Support the Students’ Union in connecting and communicating with students to develop services and activities
• Work with the School team to improve the student experience.
• Act as an intermediary between Arts SU, the University and course reps.

School Reps volunteer to represent students across all the courses within their school. School Reps work with Arts SU, fellow school and course reps and UAL staff to make positive changes for students in their school.

All School Reps shall:

• Attend and actively engage in all relevant training, meetings/forums.
• Attend regular catch-ups with Arts SU and School Staff.
• Represent students' voices within the School by gathering student views, opinions, ideas, and feedback.
• Support the Students’ Union in connecting and communicating with students to develop services and activities
• Work with the School team to improve the student experience.
• Act as an intermediary between Arts SU, the University and course reps.

School Reps volunteer to represent students across all the courses within their school. School Reps work with Arts SU, fellow school and course reps and UAL staff to make positive changes for students in their school.

All School Reps shall:

• Attend and actively engage in all relevant training, meetings/forums.
• Attend regular catch-ups with Arts SU and School Staff.
• Represent students' voices within the School by gathering student views, opinions, ideas, and feedback.
• Support the Students’ Union in connecting and communicating with students to develop services and activities
• Work with the School team to improve the student experience.
• Act as an intermediary between Arts SU, the University and course reps.

School Reps volunteer to represent students across all the courses within their school. School Reps work with Arts SU, fellow school and course reps and UAL staff to make positive changes for students in their school.

All School Reps shall:

• Attend and actively engage in all relevant training, meetings/forums.
• Attend regular catch-ups with Arts SU and School Staff.
• Represent students' voices within the School by gathering student views, opinions, ideas, and feedback.
• Support the Students’ Union in connecting and communicating with students to develop services and activities
• Work with the School team to improve the student experience.
• Act as an intermediary between Arts SU, the University and course reps.

School Reps volunteer to represent students across all the courses within their school. School Reps work with Arts SU, fellow school and course reps and UAL staff to make positive changes for students in their school.

All School Reps shall:

• Attend and actively engage in all relevant training, meetings/forums.
• Attend regular catch-ups with Arts SU and School Staff.
• Represent students' voices within the School by gathering student views, opinions, ideas, and feedback.
• Support the Students’ Union in connecting and communicating with students to develop services and activities
• Work with the School team to improve the student experience.
• Act as an intermediary between Arts SU, the University and course reps.

School Reps volunteer to represent students across all the courses within their school. School Reps work with Arts SU, fellow school and course reps and UAL staff to make positive changes for students in their school.

All School Reps shall:

• Attend and actively engage in all relevant training, meetings/forums.
• Attend regular catch-ups with Arts SU and School Staff.
• Represent students' voices within the School by gathering student views, opinions, ideas, and feedback.
• Support the Students’ Union in connecting and communicating with students to develop services and activities
• Work with the School team to improve the student experience.
• Act as an intermediary between Arts SU, the University and course reps.

LGBTQ+ NUS Liberation Conference Delegates attend National Union of Students (NUS) Liberation conference to represent all LGBTQ+ students at UAL.

Delegates can raise and take part in discussions, vote on our behalf to decide national policy and elect national representatives.

This conference is an excellent networking opportunity and takes place in person at a conference venue in a city location. The time commitment required is the duration of the conference (including time required to travel to and from the location) as well as a briefing before and debriefing after the conference with Arts SU.

Arts SU covers conference registration fees, accommodation, food and travel for all delegates.