LEAD LIKE A STUDENT

PART-TIME JOB THAT WORKS AROUND YOUR COURSE

Applications are now open to be the next East15 President.

You have until 23:59 Monday 4 May to submit your application.

Apply here

 

The Perks

Lead Essex SU

Really! As a member of the Student Leadership Team you’ll be at the top of the SUs hierarchy.

Represent Students

You'll be a voice for 100s of students at East15, making sure that their needs are understood and represented.

1 year contract

You'll work part-time (around 10 hours per work) from July 1st 2026 to June 30th 2027.

No Interviews

You’ll be part of our exciting, all-student election, where you’ll be picked based on votes, not interviews!

The ultimate CV booster

You'll gain a bunch of transferrable skills to add like: time management, people management, communication, strategic thinking and public speaking.

Rated 5 Stars*

“There’s no other job like it. From the variety of work, to the skills you gain and people you meet. The experience helped me to get on a competitive 2-year graduate scheme.”

— Nashwa Alsakka, SU President 2022-23 and VP International 2021-22

"Being VP Community and Engagement gives you a sense of leadership which helps when applying for roles as you learn how to delegate and check on progress."

— Flazzi Adekanmbi, VP Community & Engagement, 2022-23

"It’s an incredibly underrated opportunity. This is a chance for you to gain wide-ranging experience and to develop in a huge way — all while helping life get better for students. As VP Education, you get the chance to work alongside senior university staff and to ensure student views on their education are heard!"

Callum Broadbent, VP Education 2020-22

“It was an honour to be trusted by Essex students to lead the SU and represent them at the highest levels of the university and nationally, but especially during the height of the pandemic.”

Asha Ali, SU President 2019-20 & VP International 2018-19

“The skills I learnt including: negotiation skills, diplomacy and listening to all views, have been essential for me and have helped me to be the best SU President I could be.”

Kieran Phillips, SU President 2023-24, Union Chair 2021-23, Colchester Campus Chair 2020-21

*From people who have been there, done that, got the t-shirt.

INTRODUCING THE
EAST15 PRESIDENT

Not quite sure what being the East15 President involves? Keep reading 👇

 

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Who you'll be

  • Passionate about improving the student experience at Loughton.
  • A confident leader who inspires and builds strong relationships.
  • Adaptable, creative, and able to think outside the box.
  • Ambitious, decisive, and self-driven.

What you'll do

  • Represent the educational and welfare needs of students on the Loughton campus.
  • Attend relevant meetings, report activities, and represent the Students’ Union on internal and external committees.
  • Encourage and support students to organise their own activities and groups on campus.
  • Ensure regular communication is sent to students on the Loughton campus.
  • Build relations and liaise with key personnel at E15 school.
  • Have flexibility in working hours to ensure that events held in the evenings are fully attended and covered as required within the role.
  • Prepare a comprehensive handover document for your successor.

As East15 President, you'll also:

  • Be elected by students, not interviewed, in our East 15 Loughton President election.
  • Work a one-year, part-time contract (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026).
  • Adhere to the Union’s governance, bylaws, policies, and accountability procedures.
  • Work with the Student Leadership Team when relevant.
  • Monitor and implement SU policy while upholding the Students’ Union’s reputation.
  • Fairly represent SU members’ opinions and interests internally and externally.
  • Encourage member participation, lead campaigns, and support initiatives based on student feedback.
  • Attend relevant meetings, report activities, and represent the Students’ Union on internal and external committees.
  • Collaborate with staff to achieve goals set by the Trustee Board and Student Council.
  • Prepare a comprehensive handover document for your successor.

 

Already know you’ve got what it takes?

That's great!

You have until 23:59 Monday 4 May to submit your application.

Apply here

 

 

So How Does it all Work?

Essex SU is run by students, for students

The SU Leadership Election is broken down into these stages...

This is the phase where you can apply (put yourself forward) for a role.

All candidates will be announced by Essex SU as an official candidate in the SU Leadership Election 2026/27.

You can start promoting that you are running for a position in the SU Leadership Election!

It is your chance to do everything that you can to get the most votes in your category.

Use this period to convince the student body that you are the best person for the role and that they should vote for you.

Use posters, social media posts, leafleting and campaigning on campus.

And voting is open! Now’s the time to make sure your audience are voting!!!

All eligible students can vote for who they want to lead Essex SU. Voting is available online. This is when campaigning gets to its most intense and you’re pushing to get as many people to vote for you as possible.

Students vote in order of preference.

The results of the SU Leadership Election 2026/27 are announced. If you’re a candidate, you cross your fingers that it’s you. Good luck!

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