NOTICE: This is only an indicative description. Sabbaticals are paid through the University of Bradford as a fixed term contract. International students should contact the University's visa support team to discuss visa implications.

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Main Purpose:

Lead Sabbatical officer for Student & Union Affairs. Responsible for Governance and Communication, representing the student body to the University and UBU Governance bodies. Chair of Trustee Board.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary representative of student views to University and national bodies.
• Trustee of the Students’ Union.
• Guardian of the UBU Constitution.
• Work with CEO on UBU strategy and financial procedures.
• Oversee democratic functions (General Meetings, Council, Elections).
• Primary point of contact to NUS.

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Main Purpose:

Lead Sabbatical representative for student welfare, safety, inclusivity, and diversity. Leads on community volunteering and promotes UBU spaces (Room 101, Prayer Room, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

• President of Campaigns and welfare committee.
• Represent student interests regarding welfare, safety, and diversity.
• Promote community volunteering and good citizenship.
• Support UBU Campaigning officers.
• Work with staff on community issues and neighbourhood integration.

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Main Purpose:

Lead Sabbatical Officer for activities representation (sports clubs, societies, micro-societies). President of UBU Sports and Activities Committees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee budgetary process for sports and societies.
• Advisor for existing and new societies.
• Lead student representative for sport to HE sectors and BUCS.
• Ensure training of sports and society executives.
• Represent students regarding social spaces and sports facilities.

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Main Purpose:

Lead Sabbatical Officer for Educational Representation. Lead for Academic Assembly (Student & Faculty Reps).

Key Responsibilities:

• President of the Reps Assembly.
• Lead on academic-related decisions and misconduct panels.
• Report to University Learning and Teaching Committee.
• Main contact for NSS, BSS, and other surveys.
• Liaise with Library, IT Services, and Careers Service.

Note: Candidates must define themselves as being Black.

Main Purpose:

Represent students in matters relating to race and ethnicity, working intersectionally. A voice for racial equality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lobby on policies relating to racial equality.
• Coordinate campaigns (e.g., Black History Month).
• Provide specific representation for Black students.
• Liaise with relevant societies.

Note: Candidates must define themselves as a member of an ethnic minority.

Main Purpose:

Represent students in matters relating to race and ethnicity. A voice for racial equality in UBU and the University.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lobby on policies regarding racial equality.
• Coordinate campaigns relating to ethnic minorities.
• Coordinate with the Black Students' Officer.

Note: Candidates should self-define as having a disability.

Main Purpose:

Represent students in matters relating to disability and accessibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lobby for accessibility in University policy.
• Fight for a disability-friendly campus.
• Coordinate campaigns and educational events on disability issues.

Note: Candidates must be an international student.

Main Purpose:

Represent the voice and interests of international students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent international students in University policy.
• Coordinate with the International Office and help students settle in.
• Liaise with International Societies.

Main Purpose:

Represent students regarding equality of opportunity. Voice for Mature Students, Home-based Students, Students with Dependants, and under-represented groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lobby for inclusive University policies.
• Represent students identified as "falling through the gaps."
• Coordinate campaigns on equality, inclusion, and diversity.

Note: Candidates must define themselves as belonging to an LGBTIQA+ group.

Main Purpose:

Represent the student body in matters of gender equality, sexuality, and related issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lobby on policies relating to LGBTIQA+ equality.
• Coordinate LGBT+ History Month and related campaigns.
• Liaise with relevant societies.

Note: Candidates must define themselves as a member of the Trans+ community.

Main Purpose:

Represent Trans+ and non-binary students, and the wider student body on gender identity equality issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lobby on Trans+ equality policies.
• Work towards a safe and friendly campus for Trans/non-binary students.
• Coordinate specific campaigns and educational events.

Note: Candidates must self-define as a woman.

Main Purpose:

Represent women students in matters relating to biological sex, gender, and equality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lobby on sex and gender equality policies.
• Coordinate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.
• Campaign for a safe campus for women.

Main Purpose:

Champion environmental protection and ethical behavior in UBU and the University.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with UBU Democracy Committee on environmental policy.
• Lobby the University on environmental/ethical impact.
• Coordinate Earth Day and Fair-Trade Fortnight events.

Note: Must be registered as a Post-graduate student.

Main Purpose:

Represent all Post-graduate Students (Taught and Research).

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent PG interests in learning, teaching, and social life.
• Co-convene the Post-graduate Students Network.
• Liaise with Inclusion Officer regarding Mature Students.

Main Purpose:

Trustee of UBU. Responsible for chairing UBU Council meetings and ensuring smooth running and adherence to procedure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Chair UBU Council meetings (casting vote).
• Attend UBU Trustee Board meetings.
• Ensure UBU Constitution is applied correctly.

Main Purpose:

Represent the voice and opinion of all student members. Raise issues and resolve problems brought to Council.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend all UBU Council meetings.
• Scrutinize Executive Officer reports.
• Stand for election to UBU Council committees (e.g., Democracy, Elections).