Why Should You Run?

There are so many reasons why you should run to be a Students' Union Officer, but here are five of the best:

1 You will directly impact on the student experience at the University of Sheffield.

The Students' Union has a huge impact on the lives of students here in Sheffield. For example, 75% of students are in a Students' Union club or society; Students' Union Officers are currently helping lead the re-development of University House as well as supporting over 700 course representatives.

2 You will help fight for thousands of students at the University of Sheffield.

One of your most important roles will be to represent students. From diverse issues such as learning & teaching to standards in University accommodation, you will ensure that the student voice is heard loud and clear.

3 You will be a leader of a unique organisation.

As an Officer you will be one of the 8 people responsible for leading the Students' Union. You will have the opportunity to shape the direction and work of an organisation (with an annual turnover of £11million) in a way you may never have again. Complete with your own office and an army of staff to support you, you have a great opportunity to make some big changes.

4 You will have experiences that will shape your life.

The experiences you have as an officer will stay with you for the rest of your life. One day you could be meeting the Deputy Prime Minister and the next, you could be filming a promotional video along side 400 other students or accepting the University of the Year Award at a glitzy dinner in London.

5 The skills you gain will help you out for years to come.

Being a Students' Union Officer is an incredibly diverse job. Whichever position you run for, the skills you gain will make you stand out from the crowd. As an Officer, you will have to organise large events like the Activities Fair, negotiate agreements with the University, give presentations to thousands of students and work as part of a team of 7 other officers.