LGBQ Students Officer

About the Role

The Students' Union LGBQ+ Officer plays a pivotal role in championing the rights and well-being of individuals who self-identify as Queer at Edge Hill University. As part of our framework for advocating for student groups tied to the NUS Liberation Networks, this position is integral to our Liberation Network’s mission to promote inclusivity, equity, and protection for all, especially those within this community. Working closely with the Elected Officers and student union staff, the LGBQ+ Officer will contribute to improved engagement with students and secure positive student-led change at the University.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with students identifying as LGBQ+ across the student body.
• Collaborate on events, initiatives, and campaigns that support and uplift LGBQ+ students' voices.
• Lead and develop the EHSU Queer Network in collaboration with the Trans Students Officer.
• Serve as one of our LGBQ+ representatives within the Students’ Union, advocating for and highlighting the needs and concerns of the LGBQ+ student population.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and forums to advocate for LGBQ+ rights and highlight relevant issues.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies that promote inclusivity and protect the rights of LGBQ+ individuals.
• Regularly review and provide key insight to update existing policies, ensuring they remain relevant and effective in promoting LGBQ+ inclusivity.
• Gather feedback from LGBQ+ individuals and communities to continually improve advocacy initiatives.
• Encourage and facilitate the creation of student-generated content for the organisation's social media channels, ensuring alignment with our mission and values.
• Participate in the annual Student Led Staff Award shortlisting panel, contributing to the selection process and recognising staff achievements.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled as a student at Edge Hill University.
• Commitment to the purpose and values of a Students’ Union.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

• Experience in advocacy, support, or community work, particularly within the LGBQ+ community (desirable).
• Experience building and maintaining diverse communities online or offline (desirable).
• Excellent oral and written communication/presentation skills (desirable).
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team (desirable).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, able to structure work in an organised way and effectively manage own time (desirable).
• Understanding of the role of student representation and student unions, and of the importance of an effective academic representation structure for students (desirable).

Pay

£12.71 an hour.

Schedule

Part-time - 16 hours per week.

Eligibility

This role is open to all current students at Edge Hill University who identify as LGBQ+. You must be a student at EHU to be eligible for the role, and you will no longer be eligible upon graduation.

How to Apply

Please submit, via email, an up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement (max. 300 words) outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the person specification. Send your email to: SUPeople@edgehill.ac.uk with the subject line: “LGBQ Students' Officer – [Your Name]”. In your supporting statement, address the following:

• Your motivation for applying.
• The skills, experience, or perspectives you would bring to the role.
• How you could contribute to supporting and enhancing the student experience.

Close date for applications: 11:59 PM, 8 October 2026. Interview Date: TBC.

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