Whether you’re just starting out on your journey as a Student Leader, or you’ve been part of a committee for years, we’ve got some useful advice and information here. 

Roles and Responsibilities

Committee responsibilities will differ between groups and have often been honed over years of trial-and-error. The following are suggested role and responsibility guides for core positions.

President Role Description Secretary Role Description Treasurer Role Description Equality Officer Role Description Welfare Officer Role Description

The Code of Conduct sets out the expected behaviour of all members and affiliated groups when participating in any activity under the name of Bristol SU, both in person and online.

Section 9 of the Byelaws sets out the rules, policies and minimum standards of student groups.

Year Guides

President Year Guide Club Captain Year Guide Secretary Year Guide Treasurer Year Guide Equality Officer Year Guide

Most groups will follow the annual cycle.

Peer Support

Student leaders are encouraged to join these peer support Facebook groups:

Society Presidents Group Societies Network Group Bristol SU Welfare Officer Support Bristol SU Social Sec Support

Make sure you check out our Training and Support page to find out how we can help you have a fantastic year!

Training

We offer a full range of bespoke, in-house live training for Student Leaders both in-person and virtually. 

Take a look at our Training Calendar for the latest information.

We also offer free, self-led e-training courses over on the Bristol SU Learning Space

Development Meetings

If you need specific help with something, we strongly encourage you to book a meeting with us. 

We can help with a wide variety of things including things like committee issues, concerns going into the new term, finance worries, or just being a soundboard for you to bounce around ideas!

Book a Development Meeting

Working effectively

Strategic planning guide for student groups Strategic planning template Equality Action Plan toolkit