Neurodivergent Representative Role Description

Student life needs student leaders.

Students understand what it is like to study, live and take part in life at UCL today. As a Neurodivergent Representative, you will draw on your experience and listen to others to lead and shape the experiences of neurodivergent students within the Disabled Students' Network and wider community.

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

Neurodivergent Representative 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.
• Signpost students towards appropriate support and resources.
• 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 signpost students in the right direction, and ensure that they have the necessary support.

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

What the role involves

During a typical term, you will:

• Listen to the needs of neurodivergent students through conversations, activities and events.
• Identify shared ideas, experiences, and priorities.
• Represent those priorities at Network meetings and, where relevant, Policy Zones.
• Work with the Disabled Students' Officer, Equity and Inclusion Officer and the Networks Team to share information and explore possible improvements for student experience.
• Ensure that the perspectives of neurodivergent students are represented by the Network.

This might involve supporting Disabled Students' Network activities, helping to organise inclusive events, or bringing the perspective of neurodivergent students into Network discussions, and, where relevant, Policy Zones.

Through this work, you could help ensure that neurodivergent students' perspectives are heard and represented within the Network and Union activities.

The role requires approximately 12-15 hours per term. Some parts of the year may be busier, particularly around Liberation Months.

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:

• Self-identify as neurodivergent within the Disabled Students' Network.
• Are a student for the 26/27 academic year.

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 Networks Development Coordinator and relevant Network Student Officer and Sabbatical Officer.
• Opportunities to develop your communication, organisation, and advocacy 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 neurodivergent students at UCL, consider standing for Neurodivergent Representative.

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]

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