LGBT+ Officer

Adelaide Miles-Nilsen (she/her)

Contact details: adelaide2.miles-nilsen@live.uwe.ac.uk

The visibility of queer women has been tremendously low within UWE, and I seek to change that throughout the university, and create a more inclusive students union for not only LGBT people as a whole, but especially for queer women. While UWE has been good at focusing on and uplifting individual identities, intersectionality has been long overlooked.

I want to hear your ideas on how to improve the Student's Union resources and visibility for queer people and queer women.

TERM 1 2024/25 WINS

Collaborated with Trans Welfare Officer to launch Gender Expression fund to support students exploring their gender identity - over 20 students supported with more in the New Year
Collaborating with Opportunities team to support clear information on how Trans students can engage with sports clubs and competitions at UWE
Supporting the training of students and staff on inclusive language and identities

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LGBT+ Officer Purpose of Post:

To represent and seek the views of LGBT+ students at UWE Bristol.
To communicate and liaise with The Students’ Union Executive Team.
To campaign on issues that affect LGBT+ students.
To work alongside societies at UWE Bristol who represent the interests of LGBT+ students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To be a member of, attend and regularly engage with The Students’ Union Executive (8 times a year).
To represent LGBT+ students, their issues and opinions at The Students’ Union Executive, in the wider Student’s Union and to the University.
To regularly obtain feedback from students via GOATing (Go Out And Talk) sessions and present this to ensure The Students’ Union accurately reflects the needs and wants of its members.
To hold office/digital hours (normally one hour a week) - you can utilise the desk space in any of The Students’ Union Offices on any campus or we can book you a space.
To maintain your personal and official email account for The Students’ Union, replying to emails and queries as and when they come in within a reasonable time.
To actively promote yourself via social media and promote the work of The Students’ Union to encourage students to engage and maximise the opportunities available to them.
To encourage other students to be involved with the democratic processes of The Students’ Union.
To ensure Student Ideas are taken forward and actioned wherever possible.
To support activities such as Open Days, Freshers’ events and other events run by The Students’ Union.
To uphold the core values of The Students’ Union and be an ambassador for The Students’ Union.
To build a community of LGBT+ students though running events or engaging with LGBT+ students however else you deem appropriate.
(Optional) To attend the NUS Liberation Conference.

Benefits of the Role:

Gain an in-depth knowledge of the workings of The Students’ Union and University.
Training and personal development opportunities tailored to the individual role.
Gain experience of leading, developing and supporting campaigns for change.
Bid into the campaigns budget to gain financial and resource support for your campaign ideas.
Meetings and 1-2-1 support with The Students’ Union staff.
Practical real-life experience.
Develop leadership skills and gain experience of leading an organisation.
Documented on your HEAR.
A reference for future employers