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Student Voice · Elections 2027/28

Student Officer Elections

Your Voice. Your Choice. Your Union.
At JMSU, Student Officer Elections are your chance to shape the future of our university. By casting your vote, you help build a fairer, stronger, and more inclusive student community. Whether you want to improve wellbeing, champion equality, or drive positive change, elections give you the platform to lead with integrity and impact.
JMSU Big Vote graphic, with a tick inside the O of Vote.

Thinking of standing in 2027?

Our process is open, supportive, and designed to ensure every student's voice is heard and respected. Register your interest and we'll keep you updated.
JMSU Elections 2027 - Register Your Interest
Four full-time roles

What roles can you run for?

Read each role description to find out what the job involves. Want to see who's in the roles now? Meet this year's Student Officers.

SU President

Lead the student union, represent all students, and make big-picture decisions for the university community.
Find out more

VP Activities

Organise events, clubs, and societies. Build community and make student life vibrant and inclusive.
Find out more

VP Education

Improve academic experiences, advocate for learning quality, and ensure fairness in teaching and assessment.
Find out more

VP Community & Wellbeing

Support student wellbeing, safety, and inclusion. Focus on mental health, welfare, and overall student support.
Find out more

Officer role match quiz

Four quick questions to find the role that suits you best.
Question 1 of 4
 
The benefits

Why stand for election?

Make a real impact

Improve issues that matter to you.

Build leadership skills

Develop confidence and public speaking.

Boost your CV

Gain professional experience recognised by employers.

Paid full-time roles

Turn your passion into a career.

Represent your community

Shape policy and priorities.

Training + full support provided

You’re not doing this alone.
Step by step

How the elections work

Explore the steps that bring our elections to life.
  1. Step 1

    Learn About the Roles

    Read the role descriptions and other resources.
  2. Step 2

    Nominate Yourself

    Submit your nomination form when applications open.
  3. Step 3

    Get Elections Ready

    Attend the Candidate Briefing, we’ll give you training and support.
  4. Step 4

    Campaign & Engage

    Speak to students, share your ideas, be creative.
  5. Step 5

    Students Vote

    Voting opens across campus — every vote counts.
  6. Step 6

    Results Announced

    Celebrate with us at the Results Night.
Myth-busting

Election myths, busted

No experience needed

Fact
Enthusiasm beats experience — full training and support are provided.

Being an officer takes too much time

Fact
Officer roles are a full-time job for one year starting in July. Depending on your studies, you can take a sabbatical year and return afterward. If you're a postgraduate, we can support you to work around final deadlines.

You don’t need to be fearless

Fact
Officers come in all personality types — we’ll help you grow.

Campaigning costs money

Fact
Campaigning is completely free. We provide resources, a campaign budget, print credit, and guidance throughout the election period.

No huge friend group needed

Fact
Students vote for ideas, not popularity.

You must be a final-year student to run

Fact
Students in any year of study can run. You can take a sabbatical year to be an officer and then return to your studies — that’s why some officers are called “Sabbs”.
What officers have won

Past officer impact

See some of the amazing things previous officers have achieved.

Improved Mental Health Support

Introduced new wellbeing workshops and extended counselling access for students.

Campus Sustainability Plan

Expanded recycling points and created a sustainability volunteering programme.

Academic Improvements

Secured longer library opening hours during exam season.

Better Student Community Events

Expanded student-led events and funded new cultural societies.

Election rules and complaints

Our John Moores Students' Union (JMSU) Student Officer Elections and Student Group (Sports Club & Society) Elections are run under a clear set of rules and regulations. All candidates are expected to follow these throughout the election period.

If you believe one of the rules has been breached, please submit a complaint using the Complaint Form. All complaints will be reviewed by the Deputy Returning Officer, who may contact you for further information. If you have any questions, please email elections@ljmu.ac.uk.