The Roles

Have a look at all of the available roles. Each one is very different and has its own responsiblities.

There are four types of leadership role available in these elections:

Full-Time Student Officer (6 Positions)
Part-Time Student Officer (10 Positions)
Faculty Representative (3 Positions)
School Representative (15 Positions)

Each leadership role has a different role to play in making the changes that matter to you… be it on your course, in the Union, in the University, or even the wider community or the world.

If you would like to know more about the roles, read through our election website, or get in touch.

We have a staff team who can advise you on the election process and who can support you in your role if you are elected.

Full-Time Student Officer Roles

Full-Time Student Officers are the elected leaders of the Students’ Union.

If elected, you will be the public face of the Union, representing Queen’s students in the media, to politicians, to external groups and to the University.

You will influence decisions and lead change in the Students’ Union and the University, through meetings with senior staff and membership of decision-making committees.

You will get students involved in the Students’ Union, leading campaigns and activities that make student life better.

These full-time paid positions run from 1 July, 2021 - 30 June, 2022.

Union President
The Students' Union President:
- Represents students' views on campus and beyond
- Identifies priority issues for students
- Co-ordinates the activities of the Union
Any student may stand and vote in this election.

Students' Union President - Role Description (PDF)
Full-Time Student Officer - Student Officer Protocol (PDF)
Student Officer Campaigns and Engagement
This new role replaces the role known as Student Officer Activities.

The Student Officer Campaigns and Engagement:
- Identifies and organises Students’ Union campaigns
- Advises and supports students in relation to campaigns
- Seeks to create a campaigning spirit and develop a sense of community at Queen’s
- Strives to engage students with the Students’ Union, including clubs and societies, enterprise, employability and volunteering
Any student may stand and vote in this election.

Student Officer Campaigns & Engagement - Role Description (PDF)
Full-Time Student Officer - Student Officer Protocol (PDF)
Student Officer Education
The Student Officer Education:
- Represents students' interests relating to their academic studies
- Helps with any academic problems students might have
- Works with School/Course Reps to ensure that students have a say about their education
Any student may stand and vote in this election.

Student Officer Education - Role Description (PDF)
Full-Time Student Officer - Student Officer Protocol (PDF)
Student Officer Equality & Diversity
The Student Officer Equality & Diversity:
- Works with the Part-Time Student Officers to strengthen the voice of under-represented student groups
- Organises campaigns on equality and diversity issues
- Strives to ensure a spirit of diversity and equality of opportunity at Queen’s
Any student may stand and vote in this election.

Student Officer Equality & Diversity - Role Description (PDF)
Full-Time Student Officer - Student Officer Protocol (PDF)
Student Officer Postgraduate
The Student Officer Postgraduate:
- Assists with any educational or academic problems that postgraduate students might have
- Represents postgraduate students to the University to make sure that their education meets their expectations
- Works with School & Course Reps to make sure that postgraduate students have a say in how their School and Course is run
- Builds and supports a sense of postgraduate community in Queen’s
Any student may stand and vote in this election.

Student Officer Postgraduate - Role Description (PDF)
Full-Time Student Officer - Student Officer Protocol (PDF)
Student Officer Welfare
The Student Officer Welfare:
- Represents students' interests relating to their welfare
- Helps students with any welfare problems like their general wellbeing, mental and sexual health, housing and safety
- Promotes wellbeing campaigns on campus
Any student may stand and vote in this election.

Student Officer Welfare - Role Description (PDF)
Full-Time Student Officer - Student Officer Protocol (PDF)

Part-Time Student Officer Roles

Part-Time Student Officers represent the interests of a range of students across the Students’ Union.

If elected, you will the lead representative for the group of students you represent, to the media, to politicians, to external organisations and to the University.

You will influence decisions and lead change in the Students’ Union and the University, making sure that the interests of students are considered when decisions are made.

You will get students involved in the Students’ Union, leading campaigns and activities that make student life better.

We have a staff team who can advise you on the election process and who can support you in your role if you are elected.

These voluntary, part-time, unpaid positions run from 1 July, 2022 - 30 June, 2023.

Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Students' Officer
The Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Students' Officer:
- Is the voice of BAME students in the Union, University and beyond
- Campaigns on issues of importance to BAME students
- Encourages BAME students to become more involved in the Union
- Highlights instances of racism and discrimination in Queen’s if these occur
Any student who 'self-defines' as being from a BAME background can stand and vote in this election.

Part-Time Student Officer - General Role Description (PDF)
Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Students' Officer - Role Description (PDF)
Disabled Students' Officer
The Disabled Students' Officer:
- Is the voice of disabled students in the Union, University and beyond
- Campaigns on issues of importance to disabled students
- Encourages disabled students to become more involved in the Union
- Highlights instances of discrimination in Queen’s if these occur
Any student who 'self-defines' as being a disabled student can stand and vote in this election.

Part-Time Student Officer - General Role Description (PDF)
Disabled Students' Officer - Role Description (PDF)
Environmental Officer
The Environmental Officer:
- Is the leading student voice on environmental and ethical trading issues
- Campaigns on environmental and ethical trading issues
- Encourages students to become more involved in environmental and ethical trading activities
Any student may stand and vote in this election.

Part-Time Student Officer - General Role Description (PDF)
Environmental Officer - Role Description (PDF)
International Students' Officer
The International Students' Officer:
- Is the voice of international students in the Union, University and beyond
- Campaigns on issues of importance to international students
- Encourages international students to become more involved in the Union
- Highlights instances of racism and discrimination in Queen’s if these occur
Any student who is recognised by the University as an international student and is not a citizen of national of the UK or Ireland can stand and vote in this election. British citizens ordinarily resident in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man prior to the commencement of their studies can not stand or vote in this election.

Part-Time Student Officer - General Role Description (PDF)
International Students' Officer - Role Description (PDF)
Irish Language Officer
The Irish Language Officer:
- Is the voice of Irish language speaking students in the Union, University and beyond
- Campaigns on issues of importance to Irish language speaking students
- Works with An Cumann Gaelach (QUB) to promote the Irish language on campus
- Produces Irish language content for campaigns and responds to Irish language communications
Any student may stand and vote in this election.

Part-Time Student Officer - General Role Description (PDF)
Irish Language Officer - Role Description (PDF)
LGBT+ Students' Officer
The LGBT+ Students' Officer:
- Is the voice of LGBT+ students in the Union, University and beyond
- Campaigns on issues of importance to LGBT+ students
- Encourages LGBT+ students to become more involved in the Union
- Highlights instances of discrimination in Queen’s if these occur
Any student who 'self-defines' as being a LGBT+ student can stand and vote in this election.

Part-Time Student Officer - General Role Description (PDF)
LGBT+ Students' Officer - Role Description (PDF)
Mature and Part-Time Students' Officer
The Mature and Part-Time Students' Officer:
- Is the voice of mature and part-time students in the Union, University and beyond
- Campaigns on issues of importance to mature and part-time students
- Encourages mature students and part-time students to become more involved in the Union
Any student who is recognised by the University as a mature student can stand and vote in this election. An undergraduate mature student is one who is at least 21 years of age on the 30 September in academic-year on which they commenced their programme of study. A postgraduate mature student is one who is at least 25 years of age on the 30 September in the academic-year on which they commenced their programme of study.

Any student who is recognised by the University as a part-time student can stand and vote in this election.

Part-Time Student Officer - General Role Description (PDF)
Mature and Part-Time Students' Officer - Role Description (PDF)
Student Parents' and Carers' Officer
The Student Parents' and Carers' Officer:
- Is the voice of student parents and carers in the Union, University and beyond
- Campaigns on issues of importance to student parents and carers
- Encourages student parents and student carers to become more involved in the Union
Any student may stand and vote in this election. It would be anticipated that students standing for election have some knowledge of issues experienced by student carers/parents.

Part-Time Student Officer - General Role Description (PDF)
Student Parents' and Carers' Officer - Role Description (PDF)
Trans Students’ Officer
The Trans Students’ Officer:
- Is the voice of Trans students in the Union, University and beyond
- Campaigns on issues of importance to Trans students
- Encourages Trans students to become more involved in the Union
- Highlights instances of discrimination in Queen’s if these occur
Any student who 'self-defines' as being a trans student can stand and vote in this election.

Part-Time Student Officer - General Role Description (PDF)
Trans Students’ Officer - Role Description (PDF)
Women Students' Officer
The Women Students' Officer:
- Is the voice of women students in the Union, University and beyond
- Campaigns on issues of importance to women students
- Encourages women students to become more involved in the Union
- Highlights instances of discrimination in Queen’s if these occur
Any student who 'self-defines' as being a women student can stand and vote in this election.

Part-Time Student Officer - General Role Description (PDF)
Women Students' Officer - Role Description (PDF)

Faculty Representative Roles

Faculty Representatives represent the interests of students in their Faculty.

If elected, you will be the lead representative for students in your Faculty, working with School Representatives, Course Representatives and other reps in the Students’ Union to improve the educational experience.

You will participate in Faculty-level committees in the University your School and attend other meetings in your Faculty throughout the year. You will also be a member of the Students’ Union Council and the University’s Academic Board.

You will influence decisions and lead change in the Students’ Union and the University, making sure that the interests of students are considered when decisions are made, and participate in campaigns and activities that make student life better.

We have a staff team who can advise you on the election process and who can support you in your role if you are elected.

These voluntary, part-time, unpaid positions run from 1 July, 2022 - 30 June, 2023.

Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty Representative
The Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) Faculty Representative:
- Is the leading voice of AHSS students in the Union, University and beyond
- Works in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues
- Campaigns on issues of importance to AHSS students
- Encourages AHSS students to become more involved in the Union
- Sits on the Students’ Union Council and Executive Management Committee
Any student in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences may stand and vote in this election.

Faculty Representative - Role Description (PDF)
AHSS Faculty Representative - Role Description (PDF)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Faculty Representative
Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) Faculty Representative:
- Is the leading voice of EPS students in the Union, University and beyond
- Works in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues
- Campaigns on issues of importance to AHSS students
- Encourages EPS students to become more involved in the Union
- Sits on the Students’ Union Council and Executive Management Committee
Any student in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences may stand and vote in this election.

Faculty Representative - Role Description (PDF)
EPS Faculty Representative - Role Description (PDF)
Medicine, Health and Life Sciences (MHLS) Faculty Representative
Medicine, Health and Life Sciences (MHLS) Faculty Representative:
- Is the leading voice of MHLS students in the Union, University and beyond
- Works in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues
- Campaigns on issues of importance to AHSS students
- Encourages MHLS students to become more involved in the Union
- Sits on the Students’ Union Council and Executive Management Committee
Any student in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences may stand and vote in this election.

Faculty Representative - Role Description (PDF)
MHLS Faculty Representative - Role Description (PDF)

School Representative Roles

Undergraduate School Representatives represent the interests of undergraduate students in their School.

If elected, you will be the lead representative for undergraduate students in your School, working with Course Representatives and other reps in the Students’ Union to improve the educational experience.

You will chair and participate in Student Voice Committees in your School and attend other meetings in your School throughout the year. (This could include your School Education Committee and other project committees.) You will also be a member of the Students’ Union Council and the University’s Academic Board.

We have a staff team who can advise you on the election process and who can support you in your role if you are elected.

These voluntary, part-time, unpaid positions run from 1 July, 2022 - 30 June, 2023.

Undergraduate School Representative Roles (One For Each School)
The following roles are available:
- School Representative - Queen's Management School (SMGT)
- School Representative - School of Arts, English and Languages (SAEL)
- School Representative - School of Biological Sciences (SBIO)
- School Representative - School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering (SCHEM)
- School Representative - School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (SEECS)
- School Representative - School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics (SHAPP)
- School Representative - School of Law (SLAW)
- School Representative - School of Mathematics & Physics (SMP)
- School Representative - School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (SMAE)
- School Representative - School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences (SMED)
- School Representative - School of Natural and Built Environment (SNBE)
- School Representative - School of Nursing & Midwifery (SNAM)
- School Representative - School of Pharmacy (SPMY)
- School Representative - School of Psychology (SBS)
- School Representative - Social Sciences, Education and Social Work (SSESW)
The roles are primarily open to undergraduate students in each School.

Postgraduate School Representative roles exist for postgraduate students. (Recruitment for postgraduate posts takes place in semester one of each academic year.)

School Representative - Role Description (PDF)

The Roles

Full-Time Student Officer Roles

Part-Time Student Officer Roles

Faculty Representative Roles

School Representative Roles

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