Officer Roles

Keele SU is run by students. These students are elected during our annual elections and by-elections.

View Current Elected Officer Team

We offer a wide variety of roles, some full-time and some part-time, meaning you can complete your studies alongside holding a leadership role. One thing they all have in common is that they represent you!

There are four full-time Officer positions available at Keele SU. These are full-time roles, with expected working hours of 37.5 hours per week and a minimum rate of pay of £24,000 per annum. Each Officer has their own remit, which forms part of the overall student experience at Keele. Collectively, the Officer team represents all students studying at the University.

1 role available

Three key responsibilities:

1. Advocacy & Representation: Be the voice of Keele students, gathering feedback and collaborating with the University and Union to implement student-driven changes.
2. Union Development & Engagement: Support Keele Students’ Union’s growth, manage Campaign Networks, and ensure the Union Assembly is inclusive and representative of students.
3. Sustainability & Campaigning: Lead sustainability initiatives, promote climate action, and support student campaigns on social justice, sustainability, and other key issues.

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1 role available

Three key responsibilities:

1. Academic Advocacy & Representation: Represent student academic interests, monitor course delivery and support services, and develop policies to improve the learning environment and student success.
2. Student Voice & Engagement: Lead and support Student Voice Representatives (SVRs), encourage student participation in academic feedback, and keep students informed on academic matters and changes.
3. Campaigns & Collaboration: Lead academic campaigns to improve teaching quality and student support, collaborate with University governance, and support student activism on issues like academic integrity and equal access to education.

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1 role available

Three key responsibilities:

1. Student Wellbeing Advocacy & Support: Ensure accessible, inclusive, and effective wellbeing services, advocate for mental health, physical health, and counselling, and address issues of discrimination and inequality.
2. Collaboration & Campaigning: Work with University and Union services to develop initiatives promoting safety and support, lead wellbeing campaigns, and represent students on relevant committees.
3. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Champion EDI principles in wellbeing services, advocate for inclusive policies, and promote a supportive campus culture that addresses the diverse needs of all students.

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1 role available

Three key responsibilities:

1. Enhancing Student Experience & Advocacy: Focus on creating opportunities for personal development, community engagement, and supporting underrepresented groups to ensure inclusivity in extracurricular activities. Advocate for equal access and inclusion in student life.
2. Inclusive Clubs, Societies & Sports: Oversee the development of inclusive clubs, societies, and sports teams, ensuring equal access for all students, and providing support to student leaders.
3. Collaboration & Leadership: Lead meetings with student groups, collaborate with University departments and student networks, and ensure student voices are central in decision-making and initiatives. Monitor trends and report on the effectiveness of student experience activities.

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If you have any questions about any of the roles, please don’t hesitate to contact the Voice team by emailing su.voice@keele.ac.uk.