Mature, Part-Time & Carers Students' Officer

Student life needs student leaders.

Students understand what it is like to study, live and take part in life at UCL today. As the Mature, Part-Time & Carers Students' Officer, you will draw on your experience and listen to others to lead and shape the experiences of mature students, part-time students and students with caring responsibilities.

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:

• Listen to mature students, part-time students and students with caring responsibilities through conversations, Network activities and feedback.
• Identify shared ideas, experiences and priorities.
• Represent those priorities at Welfare & Community Zone meetings, which take place five times throughout the year.
• Work with the Welfare & Community Officer, Postgraduate Officer, Network members and Students’ Union staff to explore possible improvements.
• Contribute to community-building activities, social events, networking opportunities and skills support.
• Report back so students know what was raised, what happened and what comes next.
• Lead the Mature, Part-Time & Carers Students’ Network and oversee the development of an engaging, dynamic and rewarding community.

One way you could make an impact in this role is by listening to mature students, part-time students and students with caring responsibilities about the barriers they experience and working with the Welfare & Community Officer to represent their shared priorities to UCL.

The role requires approximately 15-20 hours per term. Some parts of the year may be busier, particularly around Network activities, events and campaigns

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 one of the following:

• Are a part-time student, 
• Are a student with caring responsibilities, including being a parent or responsible adult, 
• Have started an undergraduate course after the age of 21, 
• Have started a postgraduate course after the age of 24.

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 Welfare & Community Officer and Students’ Union staff.
• Opportunities to develop your skills in community building, representing others and influencing change.

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 experiences of mature students, part-time students, and students with caring responsibilities, 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.