Job Description:                     RAG Secretary

Term:                                      1^st August 2024 to 31^st July 2025

Relationships with:                Students’ Union Staff, Elected Officers, Trustees, Students, University staff, University Governors and external agencies

How to Qualify for the Role

• You must be a current 1^st or 2^nd year student of the University
• You must be available for 5-10 hours per week to fulfil the duties of your role including attending regular Student Executive Committee meetings
• Attend mandatory induction training sessions at times to be agreed during June, July, August and September (estimated 3-4 days)
• You must be available to attend handover meetings during the Summer terms of 2024 and 2025
• You must attend the Students’ Union AGM
• You must not have been subject to any University or Students’ Union disciplinary procedures

Main Purpose of the Role

The RAG Secretary is a part-time, voluntary, elected student representative who will support the RAG Chair in developing, organising, publicising and delivering on all RAG activities throughout the year, including RAG week.

Benefits of the Role

• The opportunity to participate in student democracy and to share the voice of all students
• In-depth knowledge of the workings of the Students’ Union and the University
• Training and personal development opportunities tailored to the individual role
• Experience of leading, developing and supporting campaigns for change
• Support from Students’ Union staff and the opportunity to build relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Development of transferrable skills such as collaborative/team working
• A reference for future employers

As the Students’ Union RAG Secretary, you will:

• Be an Ambassador for the Students’ Union, safeguarding its good name and values
• Be a member of the Students’ Union Executive Committee, attending all meetings, holding the President to account, advocating on behalf of all matters related to RAG
• Coordinate regular RAG Committee meetings (3 times per year) and be responsible for ensuring accurate minutes are taken from all RAG meetings, ensuring that copies are circulated as appropriate
• Liaise with the Sabbatical Officers, Union staff and RAG Secretary to identify suitable RAG Charities, where the final decisions will be decided by a student vote
• Work with the RAG Chair and to provide a full RAG calendar of events in a timely manner

• Partner with the RAG Chair, President, Vice President, Entertainments Officer, and other officers to organise and coordinate RAG Week events and other student fundraising activities throughout the year
• Promote RAG Week and its programme of fundraising activities via social media and other relevant channels
• Ensure all communication with RAG charities and supporters is efficient, prompt and professional.

• Be the main contact between RAG and its nominated charity partners
• Encourage new events to support your fundraising during RAG Week and throughout the year and work
• Actively encourage feedback and idea from students around RAG activities
• Ensure a commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across all Students’ Union activities
• Provide student representation on University committees as required
• Work closely with the Students’ Union staff and the elected officers to support the effective management of the Students’ Union