The Student Union (SU) has announced that nominations have opened for its newly-introduced part-time officers, who will work alongside the full-time sabbatical officers. Nominations are also open for Student Trustees to sit on the SU’s Trustee Board, with terms lasting for two years.
Any current student at Oxford University is eligible for nomination, with the deadline closing on Friday 9th May, before the elections are held in 4th Week. The roles come as part of the SU’s recently announced restructuring plans, which involved abolishing the role of president, opting instead for a ‘flat’ structure.
The part-time officers, which are voluntary and unpaid unlike the full-time sabbatical officers, face an expected workload of two to four hours per week of term, with there being two types of position available.
Equity Officers “represent student members from marginalised student communities”, with each officer being chair of an associated RepCom, where specific student communities are able to discuss and propose policy changes. These groups include a Class Officer, Disabled Students’ Officer, LGBTQ+ Officer, International Students’ Officer, Black and Ethnic Minorities Students’ Officer, Suspended Students’ Officer, and Women*s’ Officer.
Community Officers, meanwhile, have a brief of representing students “who are involved in the various student communities” at the University. There are three roles in this category: an Environmental Officer, a Societies Officer, and a RAG Officer. The SU have also announced that there will be a Sports Officer, with this position being elected “in accordance with Sports Federation rules”.
In addition to the part-time roles, an election will also be held for Student Trustees, with successful candidates sitting on the Trustee Board which oversees the SU. Board members include the Sabbatical Officers, four elected Student Trustees, and four External Trustees.
