VICE-PRESIDENT EQUALITY & DIVERSITY

Outline of the role:

Represent the welfare needs and interests of specific groups from protected characteristics (including those that identify as LGBTQ+, disabled and/or from an ethnic minority)
Plan and execute campaigns, initiatives and events relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, leading on this work in collaboration with the President and wider Executive Committee, including work with Student Services
Sit on the College’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee alongside the President, and help recruit student representatives to join and sit on relevant Sub-Groups
Establish, maintain contact, and provide information from groups and organisations which work on equality, diversity, and inclusion issues
Represent the needs and interests of Welsh language speaking students and promote awareness of the Welsh language

In addition to the specific responsibilities, each Vice President will also:

Be responsible for the coordination of the welfare, rights, campaigns, and advice services of the Union
Supply information, but shall not attempt to counsel students who have welfare problems, respecting confidentiality always
Be concerned with students’ safety inside and outside of the College
Develop and maintain a system for the election, training, and the induction of Course Board Representatives/Student Council Members, in collaboration with the Student Voice Officer
In the absence of the President, represent the Union on College committees
Attend conferences and training events relevant to the post as required
Develop and maintain a Union communication strategy, through existing social media and website channels
Ensure that all relevant information is published on the appropriate forum