• Support JMSU’s strategic direction and student experience goals.
• Work with the CEO to enhance activity-based opportunities.
• Engage regularly with clubs, societies, and student groups.
• Oversee democratic processes linked to student activity governance.
• Represent student groups to LJMU staff and senior leaders.
• Sit on relevant university committees relating to student life and activity.
• Participate in appeals/disciplinary panels when required.
• Collaborate with NUS on activity-related campaigns.
• Act as a spokesperson for student groups and events.
• Welcome and present at major student engagement events.

• Develop and support sports clubs and student societies.
• Lead JMSU’s presence at Fresher’s Fair.
• Approve and oversee budgets for student groups.
• Promote opportunities for students to join and participate in activities.

This list reflects the main duties but is not exhaustive.

1. Deliver your manifesto commitments for improving student activity.
2. Represent student groups and advocate for activity growth.
3. Support societies, sports clubs, and activity leaders.

• Meeting with club & society committees
• Planning major events and campaigns
• Attending activities committees and working groups
• Supporting student-led events and showcases
• Filming or creating content with clubs/societies
• Senior Leadership Team check-ins
• Officer team meetings
• Risk assessment reviews and safety planning
• Manifesto progress sessions
• Email/admin work
• TOIL where needed for evening/weekend events

• Fresher’s Fair preparation and delivery
• NUS Lead & Change Conference
• JMSU working groups
• All Staff Briefings
• Flexi working
• Wellbeing 1-to-1s
• Meetings with LJMU departments supporting student activity
• Student group meetings and signposting

Ask yourself:

• Why do I want to be VP Activities?
• What changes will most benefit student groups?
• How can I improve participation and inclusion?
• What challenges do clubs and societies face?

Include experience such as society leadership, volunteering, events, coaching, or community involvement.

Condense your ideas into three realistic commitments that improve student activity, participation or support. Keep language clear and student-friendly.

• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Relevant
• Time-bound

Share your draft with society leaders, teammates, or student volunteers to get feedback on your ideas.

Template Example 1

Hi, my name is… I am running for VP Activities because…

I have experience in…

If elected, I will:

• Commitment 1
• Commitment 2
• Commitment 3

Vote for me…

Template Example 2

Hello, my name is… I am running for VP Activities because…

My key campaign points are:

1. Campaign Point 1 – why it matters & how I’ll deliver it
2. Campaign Point 2 – why it matters & how I’ll deliver it
3. Campaign Point 3 – why it matters & how I’ll deliver it

Please vote for me!

Ensure students know what the elections are, how to vote, and what the VP Activities role involves.

Reach out to people you know — society members, teammates, friends, and classmates.

Ask supportive students to promote your campaign and help widen your reach.

• Add alt text to images
• Use captions for videos
• Ensure good colour contrast

Create engaging visuals, fun content, or activity-themed campaigns to stand out.

Reach students who may not usually vote — especially those active in student groups.

Choose 1–2 key messages and repeat them consistently throughout your campaign.