• They represent all University of Plymouth students
• They influence decision making at all levels of the Students' Union and University
• They work with specific groups of students to ensure the student voice is represented, even if that group is not the majority.
• They support and empower individual students and student groups to run campaigns and activities.
• They lead on the development of new initiatives to support students and enhance their student experience
• They keep up to date with what is happening in Higher Education and at other SU's so they can be proactive at identifying threats to students and understand how best to address them.

Make a difference
This is your chance to make a real difference at your University and Students' Union! As a Sabbatical Officer you will have the power to make the changes you want to see!

Great opportunity
The opportunity to work in a fun, ever changing environment, where you can decide what you want to work on, set your own projects and challenges. You will get as much out of the role as you put in.

Career development
Get a kick start to your career by gathering essential experience that future employers will be looking for!

Self-development
Just by standing in the elections, you will be developing skills you never even knew you had! Just by asking people to vote for you, you will be developing self-confidence and communication, project management and leadership skills and project management!

Do something different everyday
One minute you could be lobbying MPs and the next you could be accompanying a student to talk to the University about a problem with their course. There's no other role in which you'll gain so many diverse skills in so little time.

• Step 1. Choose a role
  What position do you want to run for? Look at the positions available to stand in a consider if you would suit the role. See the roles
   
• Step 2. Read the elections rules
  Have a read through the UPSU elections rules and double check if there if there is anything unclear. Download Rules
   
• Step 3. Write your manifesto
  Now you've chosen a role you like, you need to think about why. The manifesto is your official statement which sets out your experience, goals and the reasons why students should vote for you. For advice on writing your manifesto, speak to one of the current Sabbatical Officers or visit the Student Voice office in the SU.
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• Step 4. Complete the online nomination form
  Simply login with your university login details on upsu.com and then complete the online application. Deadline for nominations is 12pm on Friday 15th February 2019
   
• Step 5. Attend the candidate training
  All candidates must attend the candidate training, date and locations to be confirmed. It’ll be a chance for you to get to know your fellow candidates, familiarise yourself with the election rules and get some last minute campaigning tips!
   
• You're a candidate! What next?
  Congratulations, you’re standing in the Student Elections! Voting takes place between 12pm Friday 2nd March to 12pm Friday 9th March. Get campaigning and win those votes.