President terms of reference (job role)
General Duties:
All Officers are responsible for the day to day running and management of the Union as an organisation, including but not limited to: ensuring it complies with the law and relevant acts, in particular the Education and Charity Acts, funding and budget monitoring, compliance with Health and Safety legislation, ensuring Union Policies and Procedures are adhered to and representing students. All Officers are also required to be actively involved in collective work and be willing to accept work at the request of an appropriate body.
President (Sabbatical role):
The Newman Students' Union President represents roughly 2800 students from a variety of backgrounds with a diverse range of needs. The President is responsible for leading the Executive team, challenging, motivating and encouraging them to achieve the best results in all work. They will also be expected to take the lead with organising and training Course Reps and running the election process. They are the direct link between the SU and the University and sit on many Boards and Committees to ensure there is student representation at decision-making bodies within the University. They are also Chair of the Board of Trustees and work directly with the General Manager to lead the organisation.