Welfare Rep (Societies)

Student life needs student leaders.

Students understand what it is like to study, live and take part in life at UCL today. As a Welfare Rep (Societies), you will draw on your experience and listen to others to lead and shape students' welfare and well-being in of students in societies.

The Union is here to make more happen, and will provide the training and support you need to get started!

Welfare Rep (Societies) at a glance:

Could this be you?

You do not need to be an expert in the Students’ Union or have held a leadership role before. Your experience as a student is your starting point.

This role could suit you if you are willing to:

• Listen to students and take different experiences seriously.
• Notice the ideas, opportunities and challenges affecting your community.
• Share students’ priorities with the people who make decisions.
• Work constructively with other students and staff.
• Follow up and keep students informed.

You are not expected to speak for everyone based only on your own experience. We will help you gather feedback, identify shared priorities and represent a range of student perspectives.

Sound interesting? Nominate yourself today, or read on to learn more!

What the role involves

During a typical term, you will:

• Identify shared ideas, experiences and priorities to improve the welfare of all Societies members.
• Represent those priorities at Welfare & Community Zone meetings.
• Explain why students’ experiences matter when decisions are being made.
• Work with the Societies Officer, Welfare & Community Officer and the Activities & Engagement Officer to explore possible improvements.
• Contribute to discussions about the welfare and wellbeing of students in societies.
• Report back so students know what was raised, what happened and what comes next.

One way you could make an impact in this role is by collecting feedback from society presidents on their members' welfare needs and bringing these issues to the Welfare & Community Zone.

The role requires approximately 10-15 hours per term.

Listen, represent, report back

1. Listen to different student experiences.
2. Identify the priorities students share.
3. Represent those priorities where decisions are made.
4. Report back on progress and next steps.

Who can stand?

You can stand for this role if you:

• Are a member of a society.

Job shares are not permitted.

Not sure whether you are eligible? Contact [email protected] before nominations close.

Training and support

You bring valuable knowledge of what it is like to be a current student. We will help you build the skills needed to listen to others and use that insight effectively.

You will receive:

• An introduction to the role and the Students’ Union.
• Training in gathering feedback and representing different perspectives.
• Guidance on identifying shared priorities.
• Support to prepare for and contribute to meetings.
• Guidance on reporting back and signposting students to support.
• Ongoing support from the Students' Union Societies Team, the Welfare & Community Officer and the Activities & Engagement Officer
• Opportunities to develop your skills for active listening, inclusive practice and supporting others. 

Mandatory training

If you are elected into the role, you will be required to attend mandatory training:

Date: Saturday 24 October 2026
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
Location: TBC

If you need an adjustment to take part in the training or role, contact [email protected]. 

Ready to stand?

Your experience of student life is crucial to making change happen.

If you would like to listen to your community, bring students’ priorities into decision-making and help improve the welfare and wellbeing of students in societies, consider standing for a Welfare Rep (Societies).

You do not need to have every answer or a complete plan. Tell students why you are interested, what you have noticed and what you would like to understand or improve.

• Nominations close: Monday 12 October 2026
• Questions & accessibility: [email protected]

Stand to be a Welfare Rep (Societies)