COUNCIL REPS

What is a Council Rep?

A Student Council Representative (Council Rep) helps represent their community alongside their Student Community Officer (SCO). As a Council Rep, you'll aid your relevant SCO in running events and advocating for your community.

You do many things within the Council Rep role, from becoming an activist on topics that matter to your community, helping plan, promote, and get involved with a range of events throughout the year catered to your community, and providing direct support to your community as one of the first points of contact they can access support from.

Before we dive into the role in detail, here are each of the positions...

Academic Representation Rep x1

To apply for this role, you must already be a Course Rep

Asian Rep x2

Black Rep x2

Blades Rep x2

Care Experienced Rep x1

Estranged Rep x2

Faith Rep x2

International Rep x4

LGBTQ+ Rep x1

Living Off-Campus Rep x1

Mature Rep x1

Minority Ethnic Rep x2

PGT Rep x1

PGR Rep x1

Refugee Rep x1

Safety Rep x1

Services Rep x1

Societies Rep x2

Student with Disabilities Rep x1

Student with Hidden Disabilities Rep x1

Student Parent & Carers Rep x1

Student Staff Rep x1

Trans+ Rep x1

Women's Rep x3

VTeam Rep x2

Who you'll be

Passionate about improving the student experience at Essex
Ambitious, self-motivated, and adaptable.
Empathetic and care about student issues.
Open, inclusive, and non-judgemental.
Diplomatic, influential and approachable.
A confident leader who inspires others and builds relationships.
Detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and eager to drive change.
Resilient and determined – no BS this role takes grit!

What you'll do

Campus Democracy and Student Activism:

Work with the Student Leader team and communicate regularly with fellow elected officers.
Attend and engage with Student Council by providing regular updates and feedback from your community and the actions within your role.
Assist your SCO in planning, promoting, and running campaigns on key student issues impacting your relevant student community.
Collect and listen feedback from your community.
Monitor key issues and problems affecting student community and ensuring the SU takes necessary action.

Community Engagement:

Maximise contact with students you represent in your role by engaging with your student community.
Be one of the first points of contact for your community to provide guidance and support.
Build connections within your community and promote the number of students who engage with the community.

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The perks...

No Interviews

Be elected by students, not interviewed, in our all-student election.

Represent Students

Be a voice for your community, making sure their voices are heard.

The ultimate CV booster

Gain valuable skills & training in leadership, communication, strategy, and public speaking.