Lead Team Brunel & Build an Unstoppable Campus Spirit

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

Are you ready to push Team Brunel to new levels? Is BUCS Wednesday your favourite day of the week? Or do you love getting together with your friends to improve your skills or share a common interest? This is your chance to champion student sport and societies, inspire thousands of students, and create a united community. From BUCS fixtures to unforgettable events, you’ll be at the heart of everything that makes Brunel brilliant.

The Ideal Person Will

Be A True Team Brunel Champion – You live and breathe sport, thrive on the buzz of BUCS Wednesdays, and always back our teams in blue and yellow.
Be A Community Builder – Passionate about bringing students together through sports clubs and societies—because they’re the heartbeat of Brunel life.
Make an Impact – Ready to push for better facilities, more resources, and greater support for student sports clubs and societies.
Leave a Legacy – Determined to strengthen Team Brunel, boost participation, and make student groups more inclusive for all.

What’s in it for You?

• A Competitive Salary: £26,389 per year (inclusive of London weighting).
• Exclusive Perks: Free Union sport membership, TOTUM card, and access to Union club nights.
• Time Off: 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays and university closure days.
• Skills for Life: Develop leadership, public speaking, and decision-making expertise for your future career.
• Development Opportunities: Access exclusive leadership training and resources to help you grow.

What You’ll Do

Champion Team Brunel – Be the voice of sport, working with our Student Activities Team and Brunel Sport to help teams shine, push for better facilities, and make sport more inclusive.
Promote Wellbeing – Lead campaigns to support mental health and wellbeing, including initiatives like Active@Brunel.
Build the One Brunel Community – Bring students together through events and initiatives that create a sense of belonging.
Support Clubs and Societies – Help student groups grow, access funding, and create more opportunities for their members.
Represent Brunel Nationally – Advocate for students at NUS and BUCS, ensuring Brunel’s voice is heard on the national stage.
Create an Unmissable Social Scene – Develop and promote Party Brunel, running exciting events that bring students together and make sure campus life is not to be missed!
Drive Sustainability and Fundraising – Lead green initiatives and student-led fundraising efforts to make a real impact.
Empower Student Voices – Ensure clubs and societies are democratically run, and students have a say in shaping their experience.
Handle Misconduct, Appeals, and Complaints – Play a key role in managing student misconduct cases, appeals, and complaints, ensuring fairness and accountability.

Governance Responsibilities

As Student Activities 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 in key university decisions.

Term of Office

This full-time role spans 53 weeks, starting at the end of the academic year, with a one-week transition period for 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 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

As Student Activities President, you’ll be working every day to create an unforgettable campus experience—shaping the moments students will cherish long after they graduate.

Ready to Lead and Inspire?

If you’re passionate about sport, student activities, and making a difference, step forward and take the first step towards becoming the next Student Activities President.

To read the full job description for this role, click here.