Your Role
Please note that this role has changed from BME Officer following an Amendment to the Governing Documents.
You will lead the Union’s People of Colour (POC) Network in continuing to build an engaging, dynamic, and rewarding community of POC students and make sure that the Network caters to and is inclusive of all its members. You will represent the collective interests and needs of POC students to decision-making bodies within the Union. Working alongside and supported by the Equity & Inclusion Officer, represent these collective interests to UCL and beyond.
Issues You May Work On
As a Student Officer, you will work closely with students and Sabbatical Officers. Issues may vary depending on student concern. However, previous Officers have worked on issues such as:
- Developing an engaging programme of events to encourage students to learn about Black history as part of Black History Month.
- Campaigning to Decolonise UCL in both academic content and by raising awareness of UCL’s past links to eugenicists.
- Organising events to build a strong and engaging POC network.
Meetings You Will Attend
- Hold voting rights in all three Policy Zones (Education Zone, Welfare & Community Zone, Activities Zone)
- Union Executive – Eight meetings throughout the year
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Your Eligibility
Any continuing UCL student who self-defines as a Person of Colour.
Time Required For Role
This is a part-time, unpaid position. You are expected to arrange meetings of the BME Network Committee and associated events, attend Zone meetings and Union Executive meetings, approx. 15-20 hours per term. Job shares are welcome.
Welcome and Training
The role is supported by a full programme of training, development and support to help build all of the skills and knowledge required and to support longer term personal development.
Questions: email [email protected]