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SU Executive Positions

Please find below the Students' Union SU Executive positions. The Terms of Reference for these positions are available on our website and in BYE LAW 3 of the Constitution which can be accessed online.

Although these positions have a ‘term of reference’ you will have the power to make the position your own and focus on the things that really matter to you and your peers.

President of the Union

To represent Harper Adams University students and ensure that student voice is effectively heard by university senior management, within academic and administrative structures, and externally.
Actively contribute to the development of the Union Strategy and objectives- identifying targets and measuring achievements as appropriate.
To be an active leader in advancing and promoting the agreed strategy of the Students’ Union. To uphold the democratic system of the SU and be accountable to the membership.
To ensure that SU policies are adhered to and updated accordingly.
To ensure that the activities of the Union reflect the demographics of the membership and that their interests are recognised appropriately.
To ensure an effective social programme is in place for the academic year, ensuring activities adhere to the expected standards of the University and reflect the diversity of interests and needs of the union’s membership.
To ensure that the SU finances are managed sustainably and in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Commission and all relevant legislation.
To oversee the activity and support of the Clubs and Societies of the Union, as appropriate.
To be the Student Governor on the Harper Adams University Board of Governors, delivering such responsibilities as defined within the governing documents (including reporting on Union activity and presenting the Union’s audited accounts).

Vice-President of the Union

To represent Harper Adams University students and ensure that student voice is effectively heard by university senior management, within academic and administrative structures, and externally.
Actively contribute to the development of the Union Strategy and objectives- identifying targets and measuring achievements as appropriate.
To be an active leader in advancing and promoting the agreed strategy of the Students’ Union.
To ensure effective engagement with the membership, delivering varied and appropriate communication across campus.
To ensure that the Union engages with and supports the student representatives within university structures (such as Academic Champions).
To be the lead and main contact for the students’ union delivery of support for international students, ethnic minorities, students with disabilities, postgraduate students, parents and carers.
To ensure the effective representation and engagement of underrepresented students at Harper Adams, including the delivery of a programme of Union activity encouraging participation.
To actively represent the students and the students’ union on university committees (particularly those related to community and engagement), including academic board.
To take the lead in supporting and developing the students’ union volunteering opportunities.

Academic Undergraduate Rep

The Academic Undergraduate Rep will champion campaigns related to Course Rep feedback and student issues to ensure that the student body’s academic interests are reflected through the activities of the Union.

As the Academic Undergraduate Rep your purpose will be to:

• Represent Course Reps

• Campaign on issues relevant to Course Reps

• Work with the President and Vice President and wider student body on issues relating to undergraduate students

• To positively contribute and address other issues relating to the wider student experience as a Students’ Union Executive member

As the Academic Undergraduate Rep, you will:

Attend Harper Adams University Academic Board
Represent Course Reps and Undergraduate students by gathering regular feedback
Campaign on issues relevant to Course Reps
Run AT LEAST one campaign or event in your time as a Rep
To run any campaign or event spending past the relevant SU staff member
Have a mini success plan so your students can hold you to account in your role and so you can map your plans for your role
Be part of the SU Executive WhatsApp group for organisational purposes
Attend SU Executive Meetings
Attend all training provided by the Students’ Union

Academic Postgraduate Rep

The Academic Postgraduate Rep will champion campaigns related to Course Rep feedback and student issues to ensure that the student body’s academic interests are reflected through the activities of the Union.

As the Academic Postgraduate Rep your purpose will be to:

Represent Course Reps
Campaign on issues relevant to Course Reps
Work with the President and Vice President and wider student body on issues relating to postgraduate students
To positively contribute and address other issues relating to the wider student experience as a Students’ Union Executive member

As the Academic Postgraduate Rep, you will:

Attend Harper Adams University Academic Board
Represent Course Reps and postgraduate students by gathering regular feedback
Campaign on issues relevant to Course Reps
Run AT LEAST one campaign or event in your time as a Rep
To run any campaign or event spending past the relevant SU staff member
Have a mini success plan so your students can hold you to account in your role and so you can map your plans for your role
Be part of the SU Executive WhatsApp group for organisational purposes
Attend SU Executive Meetings
Attend all training provided by the Students’ Union

International

The International Student Rep will champion campaigns related to international students and student issues to ensure that international students’ interests are reflected through the activities of the Union.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be registered as an International Student

• You must be a current member of Harper Adams University and a member of the Students’ Union

As the International Student Rep your purpose will be to:

To act as a voice for international students and to lead the Students’ Union work in this area
To facilitate a forum for international students to feed into the work of the Students’ Union
To represent the interests of international students at a variety of meetings inside and outside the Students’ Union
To convene projects, events, campaigns and other activities relevant to these students.
To positively contribute and address issues relating to the wilder student experience as a Students’ Union Executive member

As the International Student Rep, you will:

Represent students by gathering regular feedback
Campaign on issues relevant to International students
Run AT LEAST one campaign or event in your time as a Rep
To run any campaign or event spending past the relevant SU staff member
Be part of the SU Executive WhatsApp group for organisational purposes
Attend SU Executive Meetings
Attend all training provided by the Students’ Union

BAME Rep

The BAME Student Rep will champion campaigns related to BAME students and student issues to ensure that BAME students’ interests are reflected through the activities of the Union.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must identify as a ‘Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic’ student

• You must be a current member of Harper Adams University and a member of the Students’ Union

As the BAMEl Student Rep your purpose will be to:

To act as a voice for international and BAME students and to lead the Students’ Union work in this area
To facilitate a forum for BAME students to feed into the work of the Students’ Union
To represent the interests of BAME students at a variety of meetings inside and outside the Students’ Union
To convene projects, events, campaigns and other activities relevant to these students.
To positively contribute and address issues relating to the wilder student experience as a Students’ Union Executive member

As the BAME Student Rep, you will:

Represent students by gathering regular feedback
Campaign on issues relevant to BAME students
Run AT LEAST one campaign or event in your time as a Rep
To run any campaign or event spending past the relevant SU staff member
Be part of the SU Executive WhatsApp group for organisational purposes
Attend SU Executive Meetings
Attend all training provided by the Students’ Union

Women’s Rep

The Women’s Rep will champion campaigns related to all women (including both cis and trans women, as well as those with complex gender identities who associate in some way with the term woman) and student and national issues to ensure that Women’s interests are reflected through the activities of the Union.

As the Women’s Rep your purpose will be to:

To act as a voice for Women students and to lead the Students’ Union work in this area
To facilitate a forum for Women students to feed into the work of the Students’ Union
To represent the interests of Women students at a variety of meetings inside and outside the Students’ Union
Lead the Union’s Women’s Network in continuing to build an engaging, dynamic, and rewarding community of women students and make sure that the Network caters to and is inclusive of all its members
Represent the collective interests and needs of women students to decision-making bodies within the Union
To convene projects, events, campaigns and other activities relevant to these students

As the Women’s Rep you will:

Represent Women students by gathering regular feedback
Campaign on issues relevant to Women students
Run AT LEAST one campaign or event in your time as a Rep
To run any campaign or event spending past the relevant SU staff member
Be part of the SU Executive WhatsApp group for organisational purposes
Attend SU Executive Meetings
Attend all training provided by the Students Union

LGBTQ+ Rep

The LGBTQ+ Rep works to represent and support all members of the LGBTQ+ Community within Harper Adams University. They usually help deliver the student contribution to local Pride festivals, LGBTQ+ History Month, and attend and represent the SU. Represent the collective interests and needs of LGBQ+ students to decision-making bodies within the Union.

As the LGBTQ+ Rep your purpose will be to:

Represent LGBTQ+ students
Campaign on issues relevant to LGBTQ+ students
Work with the President and Vice President and the wider student body on issues relation to LGBTQ+ students
To positively contribute and address issues relating to the wilder student experience as a Students’ Union Executive member

As the LGBTQ+ Rep you will:

Represent students by gathering regular feedback
Campaign on issues relevant to LGBTQ+ students
Run AT LEAST one campaign or event in your time as a Rep
To run any campaign or event spending past the relevant SU staff member
Be part of the SU Executive WhatsApp group for organisational purposes
Attend SU Executive Meetings
Attend all training provided by the Students’ Union

Disabled Students Rep

The Disabled Students Rep will champion campaigns related to Disabled Students feedback and student issues to ensure that Disabled Students interests are reflected through the activities of the Union.

As the Disabled Students Rep your purpose will be to:

Represent disabled students
Campaign on issues relevant to disabled students
Work with the President and Vice President and the wider student body on issues relation to Disabled students
To positively contribute and address issues relating to the wilder student experience as a Students’ Union Executive member

As the Disabled Students Rep, you will:

Represent students by gathering regular feedback
Campaign on issues relevant to Disabled students
Run AT LEAST one campaign or event in your time as a Rep
To run any campaign or event spending past the relevant SU staff member
Be part of the SU Executive WhatsApp group for organisational purposes
Attend SU Executive Meetings
Attend all training provided by the Students’ Union

Commuter Student Rep

The Commuter Students Rep will champion campaigns related to commuter students’ feedback and student issues to ensure that commuter students interests are reflected through the activities of the Union.

As the Commuter Students Rep your purpose will be to:

Represent commuter students
Campaign on issues relevant to commuter students
Work with the President and Vice President and the wider student body on issues relation to commuter students
To positively contribute and address issues relating to the wilder student experience as a Students’ Union Executive member

As the Disabled Students Rep, you will:

Represent students by gathering regular feedback
Campaign on issues relevant to commuter students
Run AT LEAST one campaign or event in your time as a Rep
To run any campaign or event spending past the relevant SU staff member
Be part of the SU Executive WhatsApp group for organisational purposes
Attend SU Executive Meetings
Attend all training provided by the Students’ Union

Student Welfare Rep

The Student Welfare Rep will champion campaigns related to the welfare of our students by gathering feedback and student issues to ensure that the welfare of students is reflected through the activities of the Union. The student welfare rep will lead on ensuring that the Union promotes members mental, physical and social wellbeing.

As the Student Welfare Rep your purpose will be to:

Represent student welfare within the SU
Campaign on issues relevant to student welfare
Work with the President and Vice President and the wider student body on issues relation to student welfare
To positively contribute and address issues relating to the wilder student experience as a Students’ Union Executive member

As the Disabled Students Rep, you will:

Represent students by gathering regular feedback
Campaign on issues relevant to student welfare
Run AT LEAST one campaign or event in your time as a Rep
To run any campaign or event spending past the relevant SU staff member
Be part of the SU Executive WhatsApp group for organisational purposes
Attend SU Executive Meetings
Attend all training provided by the Students’ Union

Sports & Societies Rep

The Sports & Societies Rep will champion campaigns related to sports club and societies feedback and student issues to ensure that the membership of Sports clubs and societies issue are reflected through the activities of the Union.

As the Sports Club Rep your purpose will be to:

Represent sports clubs and societies
Campaign on issues relevant to sports clubs and societies
Work with the President and Vice President and wider student body on issues relating to sports clubs and societies students
To positively contribute and address other issues relating to the wider student experience as a Students’ Union Executive member

As the Sports Club Rep you will:

Attend meetings with the Sports and Societies Officer
Support the creation and integration of new clubs and societies
Represent sports clubs and societies by gathering regular feedback from club and society execs
Campaign on issues relevant to members
Run events in your time as a Rep
To run any campaign or event spending past the relevant SU staff member
Be part of the SU Executive WhatsApp group for organisational purposes
Attend SU Executive Meetings
Attend all training provided by the students’ union

RAG Rep

The RAG Rep will be the ambassador for all of RAG’s activities, and ensure that where possible all activities are reflected through the activities of the Union.

As the RAG Chair your purpose will be to:

Chair RAG meetings
Work closely with the RAG committee
Attend the SU Executive meetings and report on RAG’s progress
Ensure that all committee members are fulfilling their roles successfully.
Adhere to all HASU policies
To positively contribute and address issues relating to the wilder student experience as a Students’ Union Executive member

As the RAG Rep you will:

Attend meetings with the HASU Finance Officer to review activity and the RAG account
Support the creation and development of RAG activity on campus
Support sports clubs and societies with RAG activity
Represent and promote the RAG chosen charities across fundraising activity
Maintain accurate accounts for RAG and lead all on major RAG events
Run AT LEAST one campaign or event in your time as a Rep
To run any campaign or event spending past the relevant SU staff member
Be part of the SU Executive WhatsApp group for organisational purposes
Attend SU Executive Meetings
Attend all training provided by the students’ union

Students’ Union Charity Trustees (2 Positions available)

As an Elected Student Trustee your purpose will be to:

Ensure that HASU acts in accordance with its charitable objects, constitution and other guiding documents and, in particular, remains true to its Mission, Vision and Values.
Ensure that HASU complies with all relevant legislation and regulations including relevant charity acts and education acts.
Ensure that HASU does not undertake activities that put its financial stability, members or reputation at undue risk.
Work with other Trustees, staff and volunteers in a constructive manner.
Participate fully in Board meetings and join one of the Board’s sub-committees.
Use personal skills and experience to ensure HASU is well run and efficient.
Seek external professional advice where there may be material risk to HASU or where the Trustees may be in breach of their duties, or at any other appropriate moment.
Add value to the Board and HASU through generating ideas, challenging the status quo, broadening thinking and supporting and promoting innovation and creativity.

As an Elected Student Trustee you will:

Represent students at Harper Adams by gathering regular feedback.
Campaign on issues relevant to students.
Run at least one campaign or event in your time as an officer.
Be a part of the union council officer WhatsApp group for organisational purposes.
Attend SU Executive meetings.
Attend all training provided by the Students’ Union.

Please note: the Student Trustee cannot work in a paid capacity for HASU.

Notes on being a Students’ Union Charity Trustee

To run for this position, you must be able to confirm the following:

You do not have an unspent conviction for one or more of the offences listed here*
You must not have an IVA, debt relief order and/or a bankruptcy order
You must not have been removed as a trustee in England, Scotland or Wales (by the Charity Commission or Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator)
You must not have been removed from being in the management or control of any body in Scotland (under relevant legislation)
You must not have been disqualified by the Charity Commission
You are a disqualified company director
You are not a designated person for the purposes of anti terrorism legislation
You are not on the sex offenders register
You have not been found in contempt of court for making (or causing to be made) a false statement
You have not been found guilty of disobedience to an order or direction of the Charity Commission