Pay: approx. £25,000 (full-time 12.5 month fixed contract)
Application Process: Cross-campus election
Who can stand: All students who self-define as Black or Minority Ethnic
Deadline: Friday 22 February 2019
Start and end date: 1 July 2019 – 15 July 2020
Pay: approx. £25,000 (full-time 12.5 month fixed contract)
Manifesto Deadline: Friday 22 February 2019
Purpose of the job
Students’ Union UCL is the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) 37,000 students. Students’ Union UCL is a not for profit charity employing over 75 full-time staff who work with seven elected student Sabbatical Officers to deliver a wide range of services and representative functions to one of the most diverse student communities in the world.
The Black and Minority Ethnic Network represents the views of students’ at UCL who self-define as BME, including but not limited to, students with African, Asian, Arab and Caribbean heritages. As the Black and Minority Ethnic Students’ Officer, you will lead the Union’s campaigns against white supremacy, racism and discrimination and work towards improving the visibility and experiences of BME students at UCL. You will represent BME students’ interests to UCL, the Union and external organisations such as NUS to make sure that issues relevant to BME students are addressed. You will also have the opportunity to lead your own campaigns on campus.
Main Responsibilities
Throughout the year, you will be given the resources and opportunities to devise and lead your own campaigns such as Decolonise UCL, and be supported in representing the voices of BME students to achieve change at UCL and within the Union. With training and support from Union staff, you will:
- Communicate with the student body to ensure the students are influencing your decision making
- Be a leader of the student body and debate on their behalf
- Effectively action informed policies or intiatives that fall under your remit to better reflect student needs
- Attend mandatory training, meetings and committees
- Create and run campaigns on issues faced by BME students on campus and work with like-minded campaigns at a national level
- Convene the BME Network to build a strong and supportive community
- Shape and contribute to ongoing projects such as Black History Month
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
An understanding of barriers faced by UCL students
An understanding of the Students’ Union and it’s democratic structures
Experience
Experience of campaigning
Experience of debating
Experience of administrative work
Experience of event support/delivery
Skills
Strong writing and speaking communication skills
A well organised individualable to prioritise their workload
Proficiency with Microsoft packages
Ability to work within a team, and use own initiative when working alone
Confidence in public speaking
Values, attitudes and personal style
Identify as BME
An enthusiastic and approachable personality
Commitment to high standards of service to the student body
Punctuality