Champion Student Success & Transform Education

Position: Education President
Term: 7th July 2025 – 10th July 2026
Salary: £26,389 per year (inclusive of London weighting)

Ready to drive forward the academic student experience and be the voice of Brunel students in shaping their learning? This role places you at the heart of academia, helping students thrive by working to enhance teaching, resources, and support. From graduations to course reps, you’ll be the lead representative on all things academic, ensuring every student has the tools they need to succeed.

Why This Role is Perfect for You

Drive Academic Excellence: Work with university leaders to shape teaching, learning, and student support.
Empower Student Voices: Lead campaigns that drive improvements in standards, raise awareness of issues, and ensure student feedback drives real change.
Build a Legacy: Influence major university decisions and leave behind a stronger academic experience for our students.

What’s in it for You?

Competitive Salary: £26,389 per year (inclusive of London weighting).
Exclusive Perks: Free TOTUM card, Union Sport Membership, and access to Union club nights.
Time Off: 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays and university closure days.
Skills for Life: Build leadership, communication, and decision-making skills for your future.
Development Opportunities: Access specialised training and resources to support your success.

What You’ll Do

Collaborate with University Leadership: Work closely with the Executive Board and Heads of Colleges and Departments to make sure academic issues are addressed and student voices are heard.
Support Course and Department Reps: Coordinate rep activities, making sure student feedback sparks real change that benefits everyone.
Enhance the Learning Environment: Drive improvements in both physical and online resources, distance learning, and skills development, ensuring students have the tools and resources to succeed.
Student Lead on Academic Initiatives and Graduation: Take the lead on key academic programs like scholarships, the Academic Skills Service (ASK), the Professional Development Centre (PDC), and graduations.
Represent Brunel Nationally: Work with other unions, NUS, and national bodies to make sure Brunel’s academic experience is continuously improved and meets the needs of our students.
Advocate for Academic Excellence: Champion initiatives that push for better academic provisions for students.
Handle Misconduct, Appeals, and Complaints: Take an active role in managing misconduct cases, appeals, and the Union’s complaints and disciplinary processes, ensuring fairness and accountability.

Governance Responsibilities

As Education President, you’ll also step into key governance roles and have a seat at the top tables.

Union of Brunel Students Trustee: Sit on the Union’s Board of Trustees, helping guide its direction and ensure its success.
University Council: You may be nominated to sit on the University Council, representing student needs and shaping university decisions.

Term of Office

The role spans 53 weeks, starting at the end of the academic year and including a one-week transition period to ensure a smooth handover.

Are You Eligible?

To run for this role, you must:

Be a current Brunel University London student at the time of election.*
Be a full member of the Union of Brunel Students.
Meet the legal requirements to serve as a Trustee and Company Director under Charity and Company Law.

You can run in your final year and take up the position after graduating or do it as a placement year within your course (please note, you will need to check that this counts as an eligible placement for your course. Drop us a message for any advice on this).

Why This Role Matters

The Education President is the voice that ensures students’ perspectives shape their education. From improving facilities and teaching quality to making academic support more accessible, you’ll lead the drive for impactful change that directly benefits students.

Ready to Lead?

If you’re passionate about education and making a difference, this is your chance to step up and be the voice for academic success at Brunel!

To read the full job decription for this role click here.