The Students' Union is run by a group of students who were elected in by other students. They are the sabbatical team (meaning they are taking a year out to work for the SU) and they're more widely known as "the Sabbs".
The President - Kishor Krishnamoorthi
president@essex.ac.uk
Ask him about Students' Union democracy, elections, university issues and national campaigns.
Vice President Services and Communication - Jevanni Letford
vpservices@essex.ac.uk
Ask him about entertainments, Student TV, radio and newspaper, communications, external companies, vars and venues and commercial services.
Vice President Sports and Societies - Zoe Lester
vpsportsandsocs@essex.ac.uk
Ask her about clubs, societies, sports federation, societies guild and starting up a new club/society.
Vice President Education - Alex Reily
vpeducation@essex.ac.uk
Ask him about course reps, academic issues, careers fairs, education, campaigns and higher education issues.
Vice President Welfare and Community - Ashley Rudge
vpwelfare@essex.ac.uk
Ask him about welfare, advice centre, student rights, campaigns, volunteering, accreditation schemes and housing.