Students’ Union Elections 2026

Be a student
leader.

The Students’ Union Elections give you the chance to represent students and help shape change at Queen Mary. With 6 paid full-time Executive Officer roles and 10 voluntary part-time Student Representative roles available, this is your opportunity to lead campaigns, build skills and be the student voice.

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View the candidates

View the candidates standing for each role - candidates will be posted online after the photo & statement deadline.

6 Executive Officers

Full-time £31,000+ Year out / Grad job

Paid, full-time leadership roles representing students and leading campaigns at the Students’ Union.

View Executive Officer roles →

10 Student Representatives

Part-time Voluntary Alongside studies

Flexible roles alongside your studies, representing student communities and helping shape change.

View Student Rep roles →

Why should I apply?

Here's a few good reasons why you should apply (and why it's worth it).

Make a change

Lead campaigns and improve student life on the issues you care about.

Build skills

Grow confidence, communication and leadership skills which is great for your CV!

Represent students

Be the voice for students in meetings with the University and the SU.

Find your community

Meet new people and work with students across Queen Mary.

Key dates

Here's an overview of the key dates and stages in the Elections process.

Apply & submit

9 Feb – 2 Mar

Apply by 2 March, 12pm

Upload photo, statement & manifesto by 4 March, 12pm

Candidates briefings

2 & 11 March

Blomeley Rooms, SU Hub, 6pm

Voting

23 – 26 March

Opens: Mon 23 March, 10am

Closes: Thu 26 March, 4pm

Results

26 March

Drapers Lounge, 7.30pm