Brighton Students' Union
Volunteer Recruitment Pack
Campus Action Team
2016/17
What are we looking for?
Brighton SU is a democratic organisation. It is, in part, through the election of student leaders to the major
and other offices of the Union that we ensure that the Union is responsive to the needs and interests of
the membership.
We are looking for enthusiastic members to join our Campus Action Team. We have Campus Action Teams
based at Hastings, Eastbourne, Falmer, Moulsecoomb and Grand Parade whose job is to make life better
for students on their campus by creating events that create community and campaigning for
improvements.
Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate so the only essential requirements are an
enthusiasm for creating positive change at the University of Brighton and a full commitment to the role.
However, this role may be of interest to people looking to develop their skills in public event planning and
campaigning.
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You will have the opportunity to gain a number of skills in this role including experience of chairing
meetings, public speaking, negotiation, campaigning and project management.
You will be given a continuous programme of training and development sessions including
communications, community organising and creating campaigns. You will be provided with a volunteer
handbook that includes all of the policies and procedures of the Union including how to claim back any
expenses you incur as part of the role. You will be given a termly one to one support session with the
Student Communities Project Coordinator (Democracy & Campaigns) to discuss your personal
development.
You will be invited to the Union’s showpiece event, The Excellence Awards where we celebrate the
contributions of all of our volunteers. You will receive a certificate for your work at the last Union Council
of the academic year.
Important dates and information
Deadline for applications
Nominations are open from Monday 4th January 2016 with elections taking place 4th – 11th March 2016.
Part Time Officer Handbook & Volunteer Handbook
You will be provided with a Part Time Officers Handbook that outlines all of the specific information
regarding the role. It will also give you a detailed outline of the Union’s decision making processes and how
Part Time Officers fit into the Union’s structures.
You will also receive a Volunteer Handbook that outlines all of the policies and procedure that we have in
place to support volunteers.
Meeting Dates
The dates for all the meetings can be found at www.brightonsu.com/changethings/committees.
For more information please contact: Student Communities Project Coordinator (Democracy & Campaigns)
Tom Foy – [email protected]
Campus Action Team - Role Description
This role is recruited via:
Election
This role is supported by:
Student Communities Project Coordinator (Democracy &
Campaigns)
This role requires a time commitment of roughly:
The duration of this role is:
This role is based:
22 hours per term (2 per week)
June 2016 – May 2017
All Campuses
Duties and Responsibilities
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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Main duties of all officers and representatives
Representing the needs and interests of the membership (All University of Brighton students)
Promoting and defending the rights of the membership
Being accountable to the membership
Encouraging participation and engagement with the Union
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
Meetings, Events & Campaigns
3
3.1
Projects, Sub-Committees & Other Work
You will be required to attend regular Campus Action Team & invited to attend Union Council
You will create events around their campuses that create a sense of community.
You will campaign to improve the experience for students on your campus.
3.3
From time to time you may be asked to join project groups or sub-committees to work on ideas
passed at Union Council.
You may be invited to attend University Committees, focus groups or conferences to help provide
student opinion.
You may be invited to attend external events on behalf of the Students’ Union.
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What you can gain from this role
Key Skills
3.2
Public Speaking
Campaigning
Project/Event Management
2
Training
Full induction to Brighton Students’ Union
Campaign Training
Communications Training
3
Other
Networking opportunities with other Students’ Unions & other non-profit organisations
Potential to attend external events and conferences
Free Hoody
Expenses Covered
Campus Action Team – Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
and Training

Be a current student of the
University of Brighton.
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Experience
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No experience necessary.
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Skills
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Passionate about representing
students.
Passionate about improving the
student experience.
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
Public Speaking
Knowledge of campus based issues
Able to commit to four meetings
per term (2x Campus Action
Team and 2x Union Council
meetings per term, 8 hours in
total).

Willing to represent Brighton
Students’ Union at University and
external events.
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Other Factors
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