Student Officer Elections

The Student Officer Elections happen every year to decide who’ll take the place of your new Student Officer team.

This is an exciting chance to vote for who you think should lead The Union. Check out below how to get involved.

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What is a Student Officer?

All eligible Manchester Met students can stand in our annual election to become one of five Student Officers, and every student can vote to decide who they'll be.

Elected for one year into a full-time paid position, earning ~£24k. Please note, you'll need to seek permission from the trustee board to take on additional paid work if you become an elected officer
Represent students at every level of decision-making in the University, the local community, and on national campaigns.
Campaign for positive change on anything that affects student life.
Accountable to their electorate (students).
Lead the political direction of The Union.
Also, a trustee for The Union (we are a registered charity with 10 trustees). Many organisations actively seek out Students' Union officers for recruitment.
From public speaking and chairing meetings to campaign planning and organising, there’ll be opportunities to gain unique work experience.
Each Student Officer role is different, but all start with team building and training.

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I've loved building meaningful relationships during my time as Wellbeing Officer, with both students and the staff at The Union. It's been such a memorable year, which has been pivotal to my growth, both personally and professionally.

Iqra Iftikhar, Wellbeing Officer 2022-23

Benefits of being an officer

Represent 39,000 students
Lead campaigns for change
Gain career-boosting skills
Work in a full time, paid role

Find out more benefits

Being an Officer - from start to finish

Stage 1: Nominations period

Nominations open on 2 December and close on 7 February. This is the time to nominate yourself as a candidate for an Officer role.

Stage 2: Candidate training

Now candidates will receive training to help them run a fair and successful election campaign.

Stage 3: Campaigning begins

Manifestos are confirmed and candidates are revealed (19 February). Candidates will start their campaigns around campus, convincing students that they’re the right person for the job.

Voting and new Officers elected

After the candidates have campaigned for their chosen position, students will vote from 24 - 27 February, and elect a new Officer team.

1 July – New Officers start

The newly elected Student Officers will take their position leading The Union.

There's loads of training and support available to help you in your role, it's brilliant for your professional development, and another year of student discount is a bonus!

Amy Kittle, Education Officer 2015-16

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