LEAD LIKE A STUDENT

BECOME A STUDENT LEADER AT ESSEX SU

Better than a grad scheme...

No bullsh*t, these roles are hardwork but they’re also rewarding as hell.

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Essex SU is run by a team of 6 elected Student Leaders

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They achieve amazing things for Essex students

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Any Essex student can apply to be a Student Leader

Applications close in...

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THE PERKS

No Interviews

You’ll be elected by students, not interviews, in our exciting all-student election!

You'll Lead Essex SU

Really! Working alongside 5 team mates as part of the Student Leadership Team.

Represent Students

You'll be a voice for 13,000 Essex students, making sure that their needs are understood and represented.

Better that a grad scheme

It’s a one-year, full-time contract (July 1 2025 - June 30 2026).

The ultimate CV booster

You'll gain a bunch of transferrable skills to add like: leadership, communication, strategic thinking, and public speaking.

Rated 5 Stars*

*From people who have been there, done that, got the t-shirt.

INTRODUCING THE
STUDENT LEADER ROLES

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SU President

So you fancy yourself as being the Leader of the SU? But what does being SU President actually involve?

Find out more Apply for SU President
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VP Education

This role is all about ensuring that students are getting the very best education possible here at Essex.

Find out more Apply for VP Education
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VP Welfare

You’ll ensure students are receiving the best welfare support possible. You’ll work with SU Advice, the student conduct team, and SWIS.

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VP Activities

You’ll work with students in VTeam, Sports, Societies and Rebel. You’ll sit on the Essex Sports Board and be the President of the Blades.

Find out more Apply for VP Activities
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VP Southend

Based in Southend, you’ll ensure that students in Southend have the best possible university experience. Working with the 5 other Student Leaders and Southend team.

Find out more Apply for VP Southend

Meet the team

And find out more...

Interested in finding out more about the roles?

Come to any of the below sessions to:

  • Meet the team you'd be working with
  • Ask questions about the role
  • Find out more about the application process
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Already know you’ve got what it takes?

That's great!

You have until Sunday 23 February to submit your application.

Apply here

 

So How Does it all Work?

Essex SU is run by students, for students

Each year in February, students put themselves forward to run for a full-time, paid position as a Student Leader. They campaign for votes and every Essex student will have an equal chance to 'vote like a student' and choose who they want to be elected into each of the 6 roles.

This is the SU Leadership Election.

The SU Leadership Elections is broken down into these stages...

Interested in running? Let us know by expressing your interest by 23:59 Sunday 9 February.

It’s the first step towards becoming a 2025-26 Student Leader.

This is the phase where you can apply (put yourself forward) for 1 of 6 roles.

You can only nominate yourself for one role.

CHOOSE FROM:

  • Monday 24 February
  • Tuesday 25 February

Now that you’re a candidate, it is time to find out all of the details and ensure you understand the rules and procedure of the SU Leadership Election. It is also an opportunity to find out anything you want to know before campaigning starts.

The candidate briefing is compulsory. You must attend at least one of the sessions.

All candidates will be announced by Essex SU as an official candidate in the SU Leadership Election 2025/26.

You can start promoting that you are running for a position in the SU Leadership Election!

It is your chance to do everything that you can to get the most votes in your category.

Use this period to convince the student body that you are the best person for the role and that they should vote for you.

Use posters, social media posts, leafleting and campaigning on campus.

The Campaign Hub will be available for all candidates in Colchester to use.

And voting is open! Now’s the time to make sure your audience are voting!!!

All eligible students can vote for who they want to lead Essex SU. Voting is available online and in voting booths on the Squares. This is when campaigning gets to its most intense and you’re pushing to get as many people to vote for you as possible.

Students vote in order of preference.

The results of the SU Leadership Election 2025/26 are announced. If you’re a candidate, you cross your fingers that it’s you. Good luck!

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We’re on a mission to be the world’s most student-centered organisation.

Join the vote like a student movement and help us to make this happen.