LEAD LIKE A STUDENT

REPRESENT YOUR COMMUNITY AT ESSEX SU

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Be involved in making change and leading the direction of the SU.

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Essex SU is run by elected Student Leaders and voluntary representatives

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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 a Loughton Executive member

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THE PERKS

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 East 15

You'll be a voice for your community at East 15, making sure that every students needs are understood and represented.

Variety of Positions

With 5 positions available, there’s one to suit you.

Work withamazing people

You'll work with students, elected Student Leaders, SU Staff and University staff.

RATED 5 STARS*

“Taking on a role in SU Council allowed me to develop so many skills whilst also making lots of new friends. The skills I learnt including: negotiation skills, diplomacy and listening to all views, have been essential for me and have helped me to be the best SU President I could be.”

— Kieran Phillips, SU President 2023-24, Union Chair 2021-23, Colchester Campus Chair 2020-21

“Being the Women's Officer has not only allowed me to blossom as a person but has given me the opportunity to support a community that has done so much for me. my favourite thing about my role is that you can make the role your own, whether this is through campaigns, events, or the Instagram account. It has been incredible to on events and use my voice to raise the concerns/issues of my community.”

— Mariah Atsev, Women's SCO 2023-24

*BY THE PEOPLE WHO’VE BEEN THERE, DONE THAT AND GOT THE T-SHIRT.

REGISTER TO VOTE

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WHAT IS A LOUGHTON EXECUTIVE MEMBER?

Members of the Loughton Executive:

  • Represent all students at Loughton fairly at SU Council
  • Support the East15 Loughton President in collecting student feedback and representing their voice further
  • Support engagement activities/events where relevant
  • Build relationships within the Loughton community
  • Are a key contact for people to talk about Loughton East 15
  • Encourage members to participate in all areas of the Students’ Union at Loughton
  • Engage with relevant communities and act as the gateway to them
  • Work as a team with other Loughton Exec members and the East15 Loughton President

There are 5 positions available.

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Know you've got what it takes? Save the Date!

Applications open Monday 7 October 10:00.

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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 Communities Election is broken down into these stages...

BY 23:59 SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER

Interested in running? Let us know by expressing your interest by 23:59 Sunday 6 October.

It’s the first step towards becoming a 2024-25 Student Community Officer or Council Rep.

10:00 MONDAY 7 OCTOBER - 14:00 SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER

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

You can only nominate yourself for one role.

CHOOSE FROM:

  • Tuesday 22 October | 14:00-15:00 | 4SW.6.18 | Colchester Campus
  • Wednesday 23 October | 19:00-20:00 | Online
  • Thursday 24 October | 11:00-12:00 | 4SW.6.18 | Colchester Campus

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 Communities Election. It is also an opportunity to find out anything you want to know before campaigning starts.

You will have to attend one of the two sessions available to receive the full candidate briefing.

MONDAY 28 OCTOBER

All candidates will be announced by Essex SU as an official candidate in the SU Communities Election 2024/25.

MONDAY 28 OCTOBER - THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER

You can start promoting that you are running for a position in the SU Communities 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.

WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER 10:00 - THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER 16:00

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.

FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER

The results of the SU Communities Election 2024/25 are announced and you will find out who will be leading your communities. If you’re a candidate, you cross your fingers that it’s you. Good luck!

HOW TO CREATE A CAMPAIGN

The ultimate step-by-step guide to creating your campaign!

START PLANNING YOUR CAMPAIGN NOW

The Rules

The election is free, fair, competitive and safe.

The following rules have been designed to ensure this…

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