What are the Positions available?
There are 5 Sabbatical Officer roles available:
Guild President
Student Support Officer
Welsh Affairs & UMCA President
Activities Officer
Education Officer
As a Sabbatical Officer you will have the opportunity to develop skills in
Leadership Communication,
Teamworking Planning
Problem Solving Presentation
Lobbying Motivating others
The role is a paid and you will receive an annual payment of circa £15,350.
It is hard work but very rewarding!
There are 8 Executive (non sabbatical) Officers available:
Sustainability & Ethics Officer
Societies Officer
Sports Officer
Deputy Student Support & Campaigns Officer
Welsh Language Officer
Equal Opportunities Officer
Non-Portfolio Officer
Guild Chairperson
Executive Officers work alongside Sabbatical Officers whilst continuing with their studies. “Exec Officers” work to raise the profile of, and represent the interests in, their specific areas and, together with the Sabbatical Officers, make up the Guild Executive Committee. They will also work with Sabbatical Officers to lobby the University, the Council, the Assembly and the Government on your behalf to effect change on issues that affect you.
Who can become a Exec Officer?
Any student currently enrolled at Aberystwyth University can become an Executive Officer.
Why become a Exec Officer?
Undertaking the role of an Executive Officer can be demanding but the benefits of being part of a team and making a difference are extremely rewarding. As an Exec Officer you can develop a range of skills in Communication, Team working, Planning and Problem Solving.
What do NUS Conference and NUS Wales Conference delegates do?
What is NUS Conference?
Aberystwyth University Guild of Students is affiliated to the National Union of Students (NUS). NUS is a national body made up of affiliated students’ unions from universities and colleges across the UK. Its mission is to promote, defend and extend the rights of students and to develop and champion strong students' unions.
Each year, every Union that is a member of NUS elects a delegation of students to its National Conference. This year’s Conference takes place in Gateshead, Newcastle between the 12 -14 April 2011. The role of the Conference is to set the policies that will guide the NUS and direct its
activities for the next twelve months. Delegates also elect NUS’ own National Executive Committee which is responsible for managing the affairs of NUS, and co-ordinates their campaigns, services and training.
The Conference debates motions on a wide range of policy issues.
Each Union is sends a specific number of delegates relative to the size of the University and Aberystwyth’s delegation number is four. The President (as delegate leader) and the President-elect automatically attend the Conference, which means that the Guild needs two other students to complete its delegation.
Travel and accommodation at the conference will be provided for the elected delegates. It is an experience not to be missed, and is a great introduction into the world of student politics.
What is NUS Wales Spring Conference?
NUS Wales is an autonomous ‘special region’ of NUS UK. NUS Wales sets its own policy, elects its own executive committee and campaigns on issues that affect students studying in Wales. This year’s Spring Conference takes place in LLandrindod Wells on 31 March and 1 April 2011. The role of the Conference is to set policies that will guide NUS Wales and direct its activities for the next twelve months. Delegates also elect NUS Wales President and Deputy President. Aberystwyth have a delegation number of 4. The President (as delegate leader) and the President-elect automatically attend the Conference which means that the Guild needs two other students to complete its delegation. However, NUS Wales have a gender balance regulation which requires that at least half of the delegation must be female.
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