Mature, Part-time & Carers Students' Officer

Student life needs student leaders.

You will lead the Mature, Part-time & Carers Students' Network and oversee the development of an engaging, dynamic and rewarding community of mature, part-time and students with caring responsibilities and represent their interests and needs to the Union. 

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

Mature, Part-time & Carers Students’ Officer 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 for mature, part-time and carers.
• Represent those priorities at Welfare & Community Zone meetings, which take place five times throughout the year.
• Explain why students’ experiences matter when decisions are being made.
• Work with the Welfare & Community Officer to explore possible improvements.
• Contribute to discussions regarding the experience of mature, part-time and carers.
• Report back so students know what was raised, what happened and what comes next.

The role requires approximately 15-20 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:

• UCL student who is registered as a part-time student at UCL or began an undergraduate course after the age of 21, or a postgraduate course after the age of 24. Or Any continuing UCL student with caring responsibilities. 

Job shares are welcome! If you want to do this role alongside a friend, nominate together.

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 Union President and the Students' Union UCL East team.
• Opportunities to develop your representing others, influencing change and relationship building skills.

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 experience of mature, part-time and carers students, consider standing for the Mature, Part-time & Carers Students' Officer.

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 the Mature, Part-time & Carers Students’ Officer