Elections
Campaigning and voting week has begun!
A huge thank-you to all students who have shown interest in our Officer Elections so far. The candidates are now campaigning for your votes. During voting week, all Postgraduate Students will have the opportunity to vote for their top choices to join the 2023/2024 GSA Officer Team.
The full list of candidates can now be viewed here, click on their photo’s to read their manifestos. Candidates write a manifesto to share information about themselves and their priorities, if you’re unsure who to vote for we’d recommend giving them a read!
What is a manifesto?
A manifesto is a short piece of text which includes information about a candidate’s Election campaign. We encourage you to read these to help you make the most informed choice.
The Timeline
Monday 17th April at 9am – Nominations Open
Friday 12th May at 3pm – Nominations Close
Friday 26th May at 3pm – Manifesto Deadline
Monday 29th May at 9am – Candidate Reveal
Tuesday 30th May at 9am – Voting Opens
Friday 2nd June at 9am – Voting Closes
Friday 2nd June at 6pm – Results Announced
The above timeline outlines key Officer 2023 Election dates. Links to access the briefings and Question time sessions can be found in our newsletter and in your inbox if you are a candidate.
Rules & Regulations
To access the Official Rules & Regulations click here.
The Positions
START DATE: Monday 21st August 2023
CONTRACT & WORKING HOURS: 1 year Full time – 37.5 hrs per week with 30 days (pro-rata) paid holiday.
SALARY: £21,114 per annum, subject to inflationary increase.
WHO CAN STAND FOR THIS ROLE?: All postgraduate students studying at the University of York may stand.
PLACE OF WORK: The Graduate Students’ Association, The University of York, Heslington, York,YO10 5NG.
WHAT DOES THE JOB ENTAIL?:
- Act as a figurehead for the Graduate Students’ Association and ensure the needs of Postgraduate Students are met.
- Lead on supporting the work of Colleges and their Postgraduate Communities..
- Campaign and carry out projects in-line with student needs and arising difficulties within Postgraduate student life at the University of York.
- Be a Trustee of the Organisation (full-training provided).
START DATE: Monday 21st August 2023
CONTRACT & WORKING HOURS: 1 year Full time – 37.5 hrs per week with 30 days (pro-rata) paid holiday.
SALARY: £21,114 per annum, subject to inflationary increase.
WHO CAN STAND FOR THIS ROLE?: All postgraduate students studying at the University of York may stand.
PLACE OF WORK: The Graduate Students’ Association, The University of York, Heslington, York,YO10 5NG.
WHAT DOES THE JOB ENTAIL?:
- Ensuring the academic needs of postgraduate students is taken into consideration by the University when making decisions.
- Planning and running the GSA’s academic campaigns.
- Support in the recruitment and oversee the work of academic representatives to deliver feedback and issues to the University.
- Be a Trustee of the Organisation (full-training provided).
START DATE: Monday 21st August 2023
CONTRACT & WORKING HOURS: 1 year Full time – 37.5 hrs per week with 30 days (pro-rata) paid holiday.
SALARY: £21,114 per annum, subject to inflationary increase.
WHO CAN STAND FOR THIS ROLE?: All postgraduate students studying at the University of York may stand.
PLACE OF WORK: The Graduate Students’ Association, The University of York, Heslington, York,YO10 5NG.
WHAT DOES THE JOB ENTAIL?:
- Ensuring the wellbeing of postgraduate students is taken into consideration by the University when making decisions.
- Planning and running the GSA’s wellbeing campaigns.
- Design & Develop a social activities programme alongside GSA staff (trips, events & sports).
- Be a Trustee of the Organisation (full-training provided).
Welfare
Representation
Academic
Events
Sports
Community