• Support JMSU’s strategic direction, focusing on academic experience and student success.
• Work with the CEO to support SU objectives related to teaching, learning and representation.
• Regularly engage with students about academic needs and course experiences.
• Oversee democratic processes connected to education and representation.
• Represent students to LJMU academic leaders and staff.
• Sit on university committees relating to education, quality, assessment and student experience.
• Participate in student appeals and disciplinary panels where appropriate.
• Collaborate with NUS on national education-related campaigns.
• Speak on behalf of students to the University and external organisations.
• Present to students at major LJMU events, including Welcome Week.

• Lead the Course Representative system and ensure reps are supported, trained and empowered.
• Champion academic recognition and student experience awards.
• Sit on key LJMU academic committees to ensure student voice shapes educational decisions.
• Work with feedback and insight to drive improvements in teaching and learning.

This list reflects the main duties but is not exhaustive.

1. Deliver your academic improvement manifesto commitments.
2. Represent students in decisions that shape teaching, learning and assessment.
3. Lead the Course Rep system and support educational enhancement.

• Meeting with Course Reps and academic staff
• Quality and education committee meetings
• Campaign events focused on learning and teaching
• Contributing to university working groups
• Filming or creating content to update students on academic changes
• Senior Leadership Team check-ins
• Officer team meetings
• Student feedback and insight analysis
• Manifesto progress sessions
• Email/admin work
• TOIL where needed during busy academic periods

• Academic recognition events
• NUS Lead & Change Conference
• JMSU working groups
• All Staff Briefings
• Flexi working
• Wellbeing 1-to-1s
• Meetings with LJMU schools and faculties
• Student meetings and academic signposting

Ask yourself:

• Why do I want to be VP Education?
• What academic issues matter most to students?
• What changes would positively impact learning and teaching?
• How will I use my seat on academic committees?

Include experience such as Course Rep roles, peer mentoring, tutoring, academic society involvement or student feedback work.

Focus on three achievable commitments that will enhance teaching, assessments, resources or academic wellbeing. Keep wording clear and accessible.

• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Relevant
• Time-bound

Share your ideas with Course Reps, classmates, or academic societies to refine your commitments.

Template Example 1

Hi, my name is… I am running for VP Education because…

I have experience in…

If elected, I will:

• Commitment 1
• Commitment 2
• Commitment 3

Vote for me…

Template Example 2

Hello, my name is… I am running for VP Education because…

My key campaign points are:

1. Campaign Point 1 – why it matters & how I’ll deliver it
2. Campaign Point 2 – why it matters & how I’ll deliver it
3. Campaign Point 3 – why it matters & how I’ll deliver it

Please vote for me!

Ensure students know what the elections are, how to vote, and what the VP Education role involves.

Connect with Course Reps, academic societies, classmates and friends — they are your biggest supporters.

Ask supporters to amplify your message, share your posts, and help you reach more students.

• Add alt text to images
• Use captions for videos
• Ensure good colour contrast

Use engaging visuals, clear messaging, and academic-themed campaigns to stand out.

Reach students who may not usually vote — especially those who want better academic experiences.

Choose 1–2 key messages and repeat them consistently across your campaign.