SU Officer elections: roles, dates, nominations and support
Get paid to lead an area of the SU. You'll support activities, address issues, and bring student ideas to life - ensuring everyone can hear your voices loudly and clearly.
On this page you will find:
Roles
Officer role descriptions:
- Full-Time SU Officer Role Descriptions
- Part-Time SU Officer Role Descriptions
- Student Trustee Role Description
The second round of elections are the Spring Elections, taking place in May-June 2025. Find out more about Officer or Trustee roles, ask a question or express an interest in the Spring Election roles using this form.
Roles are:
- PGR Officer (part time)
- Welfare Officer (part time)
- Student Trustees (voluntary)
Wages and hours
Full-time Officer
- Salary: £23,623 minimum (currently under review)
- Hours: 35 hours per week
Part-time Officer
- Wage: £12.60 per hour (this is in line with the Living Wage Foundation)
- Hours: 7 hours per week with some flexibility
Student Trustee
- Voluntary
- Hours: approximately 6 per term
Key Dates
Spring Elections
19 May: Nominations open.
6 June: Nominations close.
11 June: Candidate training.
16 June: Candidates announced and voting opens
19 June: Welfare event
20 June: Voting closes and results announced.
23 and 24 June: Part-Time Officer induction for successful part-time Officer candidates
25 June: Student Trustee training for successful Student Trustee candidates
16 July: First Board meeting for successful Student Trustee candidates
Election Process
- Nominate yourself by midnight on 6 June.
- Attend the first candidate campaigns workshop on 11 June, 14:30-16:00, Dunelm House where you’ll learn about election rules, how to campaign and have photos taken for social media content.
- Voting will be open 16-20 June. This is your time to campaign!
Candidate Support
- We know that elections can be stressful, so SU staff members will be available to provide support throughout the elections process.
- If you have any questions or need support, you can get in touch at su.elections@durham.ac.uk
- Further details on candidate support will be communicated during campaigns workshops.
Please note, SU staff members are not an alternative to professional or emergency mental health support. If you do need some support during the election period, take a look at Durham University’s Student Support Hub or Durham SU’s Wellbeing Advice.
