Student VoiceElected March 2026
Meet the Student Officer Team
Meet Hassan, Josh, LJ and Lucia, your Student Officer team for 2026/27. They were elected by you in March 2026 to represent all 27,000 students here at LJMU.
Your team for 2026/27
Your Student Officers
Over the course of their time in post, your Student Officers will take the lead on all aspects of the student experience, from supporting activities to running campaigns, and above all, making sure your views are heard and improvements are made where necessary. They work closely with senior leaders at the University and in Liverpool City to represent you.
Elected by you, in 2026
18.17%
turnout
12,811
votes cast
3,614
voters
Elections 2027/28
Could you be next year's officer?
Do you have a passion for democracy, change and representing the student voice? You could become a full-time Student Officer and represent over 27,000 students here at LJMU, while getting paid a salary.
Countdown to nominations
Nominations for the 2027/28 elections open in January 2027. Register your interest and we'll keep you updated with everything you need to know.
Becoming an officer, step by step
Being a Student Officer comes with a salary, but securing your place on the team doesn't need an interview. The positions are filled each year through our Student Officer Elections.
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Step 1
Nominate yourself
Put yourself forward to become an official candidate. -
Step 2
Get campaign training
Our team trains and supports you through workshops and wellbeing meet-ups. -
Step 3
Campaign on campus
Grab some friends and campaign to win votes when candidates launch in March. -
Step 4
Get elected
Winners are announced at Officer Elections Night, and we'll support you every step of the way.
What is a Student Officer?
Student Officers are responsible for leading change on a local, regional and national scale. No two days are the same, but prioritising the needs of students is at the heart of the role.
They plan activities, lead campaigns, attend university meetings, and are the voice for 27,000 students. We currently offer four Student Officer roles:
- President
- Vice President Education
- Vice President Community and Wellbeing
- Vice President Activities
How the elections work
We offer candidates support throughout their entire Student Officer nominee journey.
Each year in March, we launch our candidates to the wider LJMU student body after a series of workshops, training sessions and wellbeing meet-ups. This involves encouraging students to vote, speaking to students about the Students' Union and what we have to offer, and encouraging them to get involved in your campaign. Student Officers are allowed to run for two terms.
Once all votes have been counted at the end of the voting period, candidates are invited to our Officer Elections Night, where the winners are announced.
What happens after the election?
The newly elected team embark on a new journey together: a series of training away days, team building exercises, meeting the wider JMSU and LJMU staff team, and refining their manifesto points before their term starts.
They are introduced to JMSU's democratic structures, Trustee Board and policies, and begin their journey as JMSU's leading staff members.
Any burning questions about Student Voice?
Get in touch with our dedicated team, who will do their best to answer any queries.
