Your Role

Work closely with societies related to social mobility and supporting students from a low socioeconomic background. Represent the collective interests and needs of these students to decision-making bodies within the Union. Working alongside and supported by the Equity & Inclusion Officer to represent these collective interests to UCL and beyond. The Social Mobility & Class Officer will work with all officers on projects that affect those from these backgrounds.

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:

  • Represent the welfare needs and concerns of students from a low socioeconomic background
  • Be an active member of the Welfare & Community Zone.

Meetings You Will Attend

  • Welfare & Community Zone – Five meetings throughout the year

Your Eligibility

Current UCL students from a low socioeconomic background.

Time Required For Role

This is a part-time, unpaid position. You are expected to attend Welfare & Community Zone meetings and a range of additional events, 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. This includes a two day training session at the end of May/Start of June.

If you have any questions, please email - su.elections@ucl.ac.uk.