The Sports Union Elections are just around the corner, with nominations opening on Wednesday 11th February 2026 for the positions listed below. The SU Executive Committee consists of seven voluntary roles (six Officers and the Vice-President) and is chaired by the Sports Union President, a full-time salaried sabbatical position within the University. In addition, three members of the staff team sit on the Committee.

The SU Executive Committee is responsible for assisting with the management of the Sports Union’s affairs, including:

  • Reviewing the SU finances in line with the projected budget
  • Considering matters of strategy and policy
  • Shortlisting Sports Ball and Blues & Volunteers Awards
  • Recommending disciplinary matters to the Club Forum
  • Ratifying WattMark Awards
  • Recommending new clubs to the Club Forum for constituted club status
  • Leading teams of Ambassadors throughout the year and especially during Welcome Week

The Executive Committee meets approximately three times each semester, and additionally if there are urgent matters to discuss.

Sports Union President

The Sports Union President works full-time alongside the staff team and is the figurehead for the SU, positively representing us and the University. They also manage the SU Executive Committee, lead our volunteers and oversee the journey from prospective students right through to alumni. It is a very busy but rewarding role and a huge step on the career ladder.

Sports Union President Application

Sports Union Job Description

Vice-President

If you’re comfortable in the spotlight and can inspire everyone around you with your leadership style, VP is the role for you!

  • Coordinate all SU volunteers to deliver big events including Welcome week
  • Make the big speech at the annual Sports Ball
  • Deputise for the SU President where required
Sports Union Vice President Application

SU Executive Officer Remits

Each Executive Officer has their own remit for the year and is supported by a number of Lead Ambassadors. At present these remits are as follows:

Sports Union Executive Office Application

Alumni Officer

One of the newest roles within the SU Executive, this is an exciting opportunity to make your mark on our alumni engagement programme.

  • Support Club Alumni Officers to improve alumni engagement. 
  • Centrally coordinate SU engagement and communication with SU Alumni.
  • Support clubs and Alumni staff to improve alumni engagement events. 

Events & Fundraising Officer

This remit is perfect for someone with excellent organisation and relationship-building skills.

  • Lead on the SU’s annual Strictly fundraising event in Semester 1
  • Support clubs to deliver their own fundraising activities
  • Coordinate the Movember campaign

Community Impact

In this role, we’re looking for someone who is as passionate about equality and diversity as we are and who will support us to develop our work in these key areas.

  • Work with the SU team to develop wider community engagement across all clubs
  • Partner with the wider student sport network on equality initiatives such as the Rainbow Laces campaign

Health & Wellbeing Officer

This role needs someone who is keen to promote various health and wellbeing initiatives and help ensure fellow students know where to turn.

  • Lead on Mental Health Week
  • Support the SU’s Movember campaign in highlighting men’s health issues
  • Support the Active Wellbeing team

Participation & Inclusion Officer

If you have what it takes to motivate others to get involved, this remit is for you.

  • Work closely with the team to promote Inclusion & Sustainability
  • Supporting clubs to deliver activity that attracts potential new members
  • Leading on non-club specific recreational activity

Promotion & Comms Officer

This is a busy and exciting role throughout the year and ideal for fans of social media!

  • Support the SU Staff Team with engagement of the wider SU and University community.
  • Promoting the SU through social media, with a focus on managing our Instagram
  • Design work using the SU brand

“Being on the Sports Union Executive Team has given me the chance to help shape what’s offered to students and get involved in organising events. I’ve met lots of new people, developed teamwork and problem-solving skills, and gained confidence working on real projects that make a difference to the student experience.”

Holly Dunlop, SU Exec 25/26

Why join the SU Executive Committee?

Members of the Sports Union Executive get real hands-on experience of running the business of the Sports Union and play a key decision-making role in shaping the direction of our organisation. Each individual remit also provides the opportunity to really own that area and drive it forward. And it promises plenty of future job interview material!

How do I get involved?

The positions of Sports Union President, VP and Executive Officer are all elected by Sports Union Members in March each year, following a short period of campaigning around campus (or online!).

Anyone who has been on a Club Committee or served as an SU Ambassador, for at least one academic year, can stand for election to the role of SU Executive Officer. This also applies to the VP position. Once elected to an Executive Officer position, remits are then decided based on personal preference and suitability. While remits cannot be guaranteed, the SU President will endeavour to place each person in their preferred role.

If you want to go for the role of SU President, you must have served one year on the SU Executive or as two year’s as a Club President. Only in rare circumstances would someone who has not been on the SU Executive be able to stand for President.

The timeline for voting week and results night in March is in the Events Calendar.

Please check the SU Election Policy before submitting your nomination. If you are unsure if you are eligible, or have any other questions, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.