Recruiting Department Reps

Timing

Department Reps are typically recruited in April/May, and will begin their role in September/October of the same calendar year.  Department reps are recruited and paid by the Students’ Union.

This timing is also used for recruitment to other student positions, such as student society committees, sports club committees, part-time and full-time Students’ Union representatives and Students’ Union standing committees. Students on one-year courses and first-year students can still be recruited at the start of the year.

The second round of recruitment usually takes place between the end of September and middle of October.

Further information on timing is available on the Students’ Union website

Recruitment process

Recruitment is facilitated by the students’ union, in partnership with colleges and departments.   All students wishing to apply to be a Department Rep need to follow an application process which is available through the students’ union website.

Existing Course Reps and those with comparable experience may wish to apply. The students’ union will carry out a selection process based on the needs of each academic department.

Induction and training for Department Reps will also be carried out by the students’ union, in collaboration with colleges and academic departments.