Union Assembly Chair
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As the Union Assembly Chair, you will play an integral role in overseeing the running of Union Assembly, be a part of the newly formed Union Assembly Committee, and implementing the approved Union Assembly and Policy byelaw.
You will bring students together in an inclusive way, facilitating deliberative discussions on student policies that have been submitted on issues that are either important to them or their wider community. We are looking for a student to fill the role who will be skilled at chairing meetings, facilitating discussions and contentious issues.
The role of Union Assembly Chair is to make sure that students understand items on agendas and the impact that they can have on the student body. You will empower a range of voice from our diverse student body ensuring different viewpoints and perspectives are heard. You will also have autonomy to decide the deliberative process that will be used for students to discuss items and deciding whether amendments can be accepted at meetings following the process set out in the byelaw.
A key part of the role will include communicating with policy proposers on any decisions that have been made, providing them with updates on the role and identifying key students groups who should be specifically invited to Union Assembly to participate.
This role aligns with all organisational values though there will be a focus on butting students at the heart of our work, being open and transparent, and being inclusive. The impact that you have in this role could have a legacy for University of Manchester students for years to come.
There will be no interviews for this role. Applicants for this role will go through a shortlisting process. Any applicants that are successful in being shortlisted by the panel will then face an election to become the Union Assembly Chair as per the byelaw. The election will take place from 7th – 10th October and all current University of Manchester students will be eligible to vote.
This will be an office-based role, however, there may be opportunity to work from home to do the administrative tasks of the role.
Details
Company: Manchester Students Union
Location: Manchester
Contract: Zero Hours
Wage: £12 an hour + holiday pay
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