Womens’Officer
Part-time position

Overview of position

As the Womens’Officer you will be the main elected spokesperson for students at UAL who self-identify as a woman. You will work with the Feminist Society and anyone who wants to challenge misogyny that exists within the colleges or wider society. You will also be a spokesperson for the Students’ Union (Arts SU) at some national conferences. You will be working closely with students, societies, campaign groups and University staff to make positive change for students in your liberation area. You will attend Student Council Meetings and have regular meetings with the sabbatical officers and staff in the SU to put forward to views of students and prioritise the issues that matter. This could lead to more student led events and activities, campaigning for changes in the curriculum or changes in how recruitment is organised.

Benefits / What will it cost me?
  • Meet other students
  • Develop event planning and production skills
  • Create your own objectives and adapt the role to suit your development
  • Be the voice of students
  • Access creative and management/business training for free
  • Develop a greater understanding of student politics
  • Work with people who share your vision and collaborate to improve the future of your colleges.
  • Able to help shape the future of UAL and Arts SU
  • Develop your communication, organisation and leadership skills
  • Develop your teamwork experience
  • Looks great on your CV!
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  • Nothing!
  • We will pay for your travel and any expenses you incur for any training we’ve organised.

Training and support / Why should you run
SU Staff, College coordinators & Sabbatical Officers will support you in your role and you will also receive:
  • Training just before Easter, and more during the Summer
  • Additional project specific and optional training sessions like ‘How to Chair a
    Meeting’, ‘Negotiation Skills’, ‘Presentation Skills’
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  • Great opportunity to learn more about SU’s and how they work.
  • Enthusiastic about changes at UAL
  • Passionate about making UAL better
  • An opportunity to make a change and gain excellent skills at the same time.

Responsibilities / How will you do it
  • Represent the voice of students
  • Developing community within the college and university by spearheading events and creative opportunities for your peers
  • Ensure student views are being heard & acted on at all levels of by representing your peers and acting as the voice of the students with senior staff members.
  • Help students influence the College by developing campaigns around student issues.
  • Direct the creative and strategic direction of Arts SUactivity
  • Be an active member of the Student Executive
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  • Work closely with Sabbatical Officers on relevant issues
  • Sit on relevant committees at UAL.

Time commitment / Eligibility
  • If elected you will hold the post from 1July 2018 to 30 June 2019.
  • You will be required to attend training and it is likely that you will work on some projects with the current officers prior to this date.
  • Apart from various pre-arranged meetings it will be up to you to decide what needs to be done and when you will do it. The role is flexible to fit around your other commitments.
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  • You must be a current UAL student and will be during 2018/19
  • You must define as a student who this officer represents; this is anyone that defines as a woman
  • No previous experience is required, but lots of enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are essential.

How to nominate yourself / Want more information?
  • Find the full checklist for nominating yourself online at
  • Nominate yourself online at the web address above
  • Nominations close on the 11th February 2018
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  • Please email
  • Drop into the SU office at
    272 High Holborn

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