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Like most (if not all) Students’ Unions across the country, when it comes to gender, race, sexuality, and disability we operate a self-definition system. We do this because some of us might not self-define with the same gender or sexuality as when we first started university. This becomes important around SU Elections as we want to limit the voting of who should lead communities to those that belong to that community only. Set your preferences below.
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Apply to be a voluntary Student Community Officer or Council Rep.
Be involved in making change and leading the direction of the SU.
Applications will open in May 2025.
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Essex SU is run by elected Student Leaders and voluntary SCOs & Council Reps
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They all sit on SU Council to make big decisions on behalf of Essex students
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Get involved! Represent your community as an SCO or Council Rep
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Lead Essex SU
Really! You’ll work alongside the elected Student Leaders and SU Staff to contribute to the course of action of the SU.
Upgrade your CV
You’ll gain loads of transferrable skills like negotiation, listening, overcoming challenges, event organising and public speaking.
Represent Students
You'll be a voice for your community at Essex, making sure that their needs are understood and represented.
Variety of Positions
With 40+ positions available, there’s one to suit every interest.
Work with amazing people
You'll work with students, elected Student Leaders, SU Staff and University staff.
Student Leaders, SCOs & Council Reps all form SU Council.
They meet once a month to vote on policies and shape the direction of the SU.
Student Community Officers (SCOs) lead communities
There are 11 voluntary SCO roles available for you to apply for, plus Campus Chair.
The SCOs are the figure head for their community, they ensure that the views and ideas of their community are heard by both the SU and the university.
They’re responsible for ensuring there are specific events for their community and that the correct celebration of key dates happens, like Black History Month or Lunar New Year.
Council Reps speak on behalf of students’
There are 45 voluntary Council Rep roles available for you to apply for.
Council Reps are the voice of their communities at SU Council, they make sure issues that are discussed take their communities views and thoughts into consideration.
They also ensure that the SU and the other elected officers are doing their jobs correctly and that their community feels represented.
Self-define today so that you’re eligible to vote…
Like most (if not all) Students’ Unions across the country, when it comes to gender, race, sexuality, and disability we operate a self-definition system. We do this because some of us might not self-define with the same gender or sexuality as when we first started university. This becomes important around SU Elections as we want to limit the voting of who should lead communities to those that belong to that community only. Set your preferences below.