CAMPAIGNS AND ACTIVITIES OFFICER

JOB PACKgoldsmithssu.org/elections

Thank you for your interest in running for an elected role at Goldsmiths Students’ Union. This pack will provide you with all the information that you will need to stand as a candidate.

ABOUT GOLDSMITHS STUDENTS’ UNION

Goldsmiths Students’ Union is a charity representing over 10,000 students studying at Goldsmiths, University of London. We’re here to provide support and advice to make university life easier, whilst representing students on the issues that matter.

Goldsmiths Students’ Union is a democratic organisation, run for students by students. We represent the views of Goldsmiths students through our team of elected Officers, who are elected annually and are supported by a permanent staff team. In addition to being the voice of Goldsmiths students, we also run commercial services such as the SU Shop, the SU Cafe, the Nursery, which fund services for students such as clubs, societies and the Advice Service.

Every year we run elections to find the students who can shape the organisation for the year to come. Could you be one of the next Full-Time Officers to lead our organisation in 2020?

FULL TIME OFFICER ROLE

Our Full-Time Officer roles are full-time, paid jobs. If elected, your contract of employment will start on 8th June 2020.

During the first few months of your employment, you will be required to attend training courses so please try to avoid booking annual leave during July and August 2020.

KEY CONTACTS:Deputy Returning Officer:Howard Littler (Howard.littler@goldsmithssu.org)

Campaigns and Democracy Coordinator: Sarah Hazlehurst (Sarah.hazlehurst@goldsmithssu.org)

KEY DATES:DROP IN SESSIONS:

• Drop-in with the President• Tuesday 11th February 12pm- 1pm• Drop-in with the Liberation & Welfare Officer• Thursday 13th February 12pm-1pm• Drop-in with the Education Officer• Tuesday 18th February 12pm-1pm• Drop-in with the Campaigns & Activities Officer• Thursday 20th February 12pm- 1pm• Drop-in with the whole Officer team• Monday 24th February 12pm- 1pm

CANDIDATE BRIEFINGS:• 27th February 4pm- 5pm• 28th February 4pm- 5pm

CANDIDATE TRAININGS:

‘Election Campaign 101’ Workshops• 2nd March 2pm• 4th March 1pm• 6th March 12pm• 9th March 2pm

‘Paint your banner/ digital poster making’ Workshops• 2nd March 3pm• 4th March 2pm• 6th March 1pm• 9th March 3pm

PURPOSE:• To lead the development of student campaigns and activities for Goldsmiths

students • To be a member of the Full-Time Officer team • To be a member of the Trustee Board of Goldsmiths Students’ Union (the highest

decision making body of the organisation).• To represent the views of Goldsmiths students to the University, the wider community

and nationally on matters relating to campaigns and activities • To campaign on issues affecting Goldsmiths students locally and nationally on

matters relating to campaigns and activities VALUES:To be dedicated to the organisational values of:• Empowering students to make change• Being proactive on liberation, equality and social justice• Creating accessible activities for all• Leading in a democratic and open organisationSALARY AND BENEFITS:• £23,511 • 24 days annual leave, plus College closure days and Bank Holidays • This role is full time (35 hours a week) and can be done as either a job upon

graduation or as a year-out from your studies. The role will commence on 8th June 2020 for one year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Along with the Officer team, to help represent the views of Goldsmiths students

through regular meetings with the College, the Warden and Senior Management Team, with a focus on campaign and activities matters

• To be a member of committees of the College Council.• To attend the Trustee Board (4 meetings a year) • To attend Student Forum (minimum of 4 meetings a year) and present an

accountability report • To attend sports captains meetings and communities and societies leaders forum

each month• To meet with individual student leaders to help them with campaigns.• To regularly gather student feedback and campaign on issues relating to student

activities • To support activities such as Welcome Week, Awards Night, Varsity, Elections and

other students’ union events

CAMPAIGNS AND ACTIVITIES OFFICER ROLE DESCRIPTION:

• To support the work of the Sports Officer, the Societies Officer and the Campaigns Officer

• To support the development of Student Media at Goldsmiths Students’ Union and work with the Wired Station Manager and Editor of Smiths magazine.

• To champion anti-racism work and liberation alongside the Welfare and Liberation Officer

• To help ensure students involved in campaigns, activities and communities have a safe and comfortable space in which to be involved

• To work closely with the Development and Communities team to contribute to ongoing student-led activities

BENEFITS AND SKILLS:• You will gain a good understanding of campaigning and student activities • You will gain experience of building relationships with a range of stakeholders • You will gain experience of planning and leading campaigns • You will have access to training and development opportunities • You will gain experience of working in a team and working collaboratively • You will gain leadership skills • You will receive a competitive salary

CHECKLIST:To do: Before nominations close

(Wednesday 26th February)Completed?

To do: During the training period(26th Feb- 10th March)

Completed?

To do: During voting week (11th- 19th March) Completed?

To do: Once voting closes (Thursday 19th March 11am) Completed?

Complete nominations form at goldsmithssu.org/elections

(Items with a * next to them are not compulsory but will support you in running an effective campaign)

Attend a ‘Election Campaigning 101’ session• 2nd March 2pm - 3pm• 4th March 1pm - 2pm• 6th March 12pm - 1pm• 9th March 2pm - 3pm

Attend a ‘Paint your banner/ digital poster making’ workshop• 2nd March 3pm - 4pm• 4th March 2pm - 3pm• 6th March 1pm - 2pm• 9th March 3pm - 4pm

Collect a candidate pack from the Students’ Union

Read the election rules and confirm your understanding

Prepare your campaign materials.*

Put up a banner*

Vote (you can vote for yourself)*

Collect your free allocation of printing*

Attend Candidate Question Time on Wednesday 11th March 5pm*

Talk to students*

Attend Coffee with Candidates event*

Uploaded your photo and maximum 600 word manifesto with your nomination

Take down all banners and posters across campus and collect them in the recycling bins provided.

Attended the Candidate Briefing on either 27th February 4pm - 5pm or 28th February 4pm- 5pm

Submit your receipts to the Welcome Desk or through the candidate expenses form by 12pm on Thursday 19th March.

Attend Results Night from 5pm in the SU Venue on Thursday 19th March.

Submit your poster requests to the Students’ Union by Wednesday 4th March at 5pm