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Apply to be our next Student Leader

To apply to be a Student Leader you need to fill out the Student Leader Application Form and attend a candidate briefing. You will then have the opportunity to campaign to get as many votes as you can!

To ensure our elections are fair there are Election Rules. 

These rules outline acceptable and expected behaviour especially around campaigning and suitable behaviour surrounding collecting votes.

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The roles you can apply for

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Students' Union President

As Students’ Union President

You will create positive change for students at the highest levels of the University and your role will be to represent and empower every student and be the main student representative to the University. 

  • Be the lead liaison for the Students’ Union and the student body with the University.
  • Be the Student Governor of Canterbury Christ Church University.
  • Be a Trustee of Christ Church Students’ Union as a charity.
  • Be a Director of Christ Church Students’ Union as a company
President role description
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President (Student Life)

As President (Student Life)

Your role is to lead on creating and supporting life-changing student communities, to break down barriers that hinder participation, and to actively
celebrate diversity.

  • Represent the student body at the highest level with student groups, ensuring our members engaged with sports clubs and active and interest societies are represented.
  • Be a Trustee of Christ Church Students’ Union as a charity.
  • Be a Director of Christ Church Students’ Union as a company.
President (Student Life) role description
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President (Academic Life)

As President (Academic Life)

You are one of a team of three Sabbatical Officers. Your role is to represent the academic matters of the student body to ensure all voices can be heard and amplified to help ensure Canterbury Christ Church students receive the best quality education.

  • Represent the student body at the highest level on academic matters, including at Academic Board.
  • Be a Trustee of Christ Church Students’ Union as a charity.
  • Be a Director of Christ Church Students’ Union as a company.
  • Be the Student Governor of Canterbury Christ Church University if the Students’ Union President role becomes vacant.
President (Academic Life) role description
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Do you know someone who would be a perfect Student Leader?

Do they embody qualities such as leadership, drive and ambition? Then nominate a friend using the form provided. 

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