Top 10 reasons to run for election as our next President or VP
Wednesday 20-01-2021 - 11:15
Nominations are open in our Full-time Officer and Part-Time Officer elections. We've compiled our Top 10 reasons to run for office as our new President or one of our five Vice-Presidents. The roles are open to any Lancaster student, so don't miss out on this chance to lead your union!
1. You get to boost your CV
Being a Full-Time Officer brings you a level of responsibility that most people won’t get in their first ‘proper’ job 📝
2. You get to represent students at Lancaster
Take a lead role in pushing for improvements to the student experience 🎓
3. You get commercial experience, like being part of the team behind the Sugarhouse
Helping to manage our multi-million pound revenues will impress a future employer 💷
4. You get to be involved in organising our annual Roses tournament
Be part of the team that takes on York in the biggest sporting event of the year 🏆
5. You get to gain experience of leading a charity as a member of our Trustee Board
Learn new skills and look at the big picture by being part of the team legally responsible for your SU 💼
6. You get to work with our JCRs and student groups
Be part of delivering amazing activities like Welcome Week and Extravs 🎆
7. You get to work with important student bodies such as our Liberation Groups, Academic Reps and student media teams
Support the students who give up their time to build communities and make student life better 👊
8. You get to plan for your future
Use the opportunity to get involved in different things and steer your future career direction 🧭
9. You get paid!
Successful candidates in our Full-time Officer Elections are paid a salary of more than £19k from the day they take office 💰
10. You get to stay in Lancaster for another year
It’s a great place to live, so here’s an excuse to stick around… 🌹
Interested? Nominations close at noon on February 12 2021.
