Student Elections

What is it all about?

LBSU is hosting the biggest democratic event of the year on campus in March, the Student Elections! If you haven’t gotten involved yet, this is your moment! The elections provide an opportunity for discussions around student issues, for students to campaign for a position at the SU and for you to elect your representatives for the 2026/27 academic year. The elections directly impact your university experience at Leeds Beckett and give you a chance to have your say!

We use community organising to empower students to create change together. Our student elections are part of that journey: they’re not just about choosing leaders, but about building power, talking about what matters for students, and developing new organisers every year. By standing, voting, or getting involved in a campaign, you’re helping to shape a stronger, more connected student community at Leeds Beckett.

The elections will take place on the 24th and 25th of March where you’ll be encouraged to speak to candidates on campus, read their manifestos, get involved in discussions with coursemates and vote online. 

Roles available this year!

These elected roles will form the Union’s Student Executive Committee and play an essential role in the Union’s decision-making processes. Influencing our priories and empowering student communities to campaign for the changes they want to see at Beckett.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Officers: Full-time paid roles, from July 2026 to July 2027, focused on representing the undergraduate and postgraduate student voice within the University, locally and nationally. Click to read the job descriptions for the roles of Undergraduate Officer and Postgraduate Officer.

School Officers: One voluntary position per school, open only to students within the respective school active within the SU*. The School Officer role requires a small time commitment of around one hour per week. Further opportunities for participation may also be available throughout the academic year. Click to read the School Officer job description.

To apply, you need to be a student at Leeds Beckett during the Elections. 

*To be eligible to stand for election as School Officer, students must have completed the training provided by the Students’ Union as either a Course Representative, a Student Community Organiser, a Community Leader or a Student Group Leader.

How can I apply?

Students who wish to apply for a leadership role at LBSU need to attend a 121 meeting with a member of our team before 12 December 2025 by clicking on the button at the top of the page. Pick ''Election 121'' and choose a time that works for you!

We'll arrange an in-person chat with you on campus to discuss the role, the SU priorities, skills development opportunities throughout the election process and the candidate journey. After your meeting, we'll give you access to the application page.