Leadership Elections 2025


Use your student voice!

The Students’ Union Elections are run each year so students can decide who represents them. There are 6 full-time paid positions up for grabs in this Election, and these are the leadership positions at the Students' Union. Nominations open on Monday 20 January, this is your chance to represent students and be their voice.


Being an elected rep is a fantastic experience' one where you’ll be able to improve your CV, meet new people, build new skills and earn £30,000+ for the year. All students can run for a full-time position and either take a year out from their studies or complete the role after they graduate.


Take the opportunity to lead the Students' Union, create change at Queen Mary and run campaigns and projects to improve students' lives.


Positions available Nominate yourself here

Key Election Dates

  • Nominate Yourself
    Mon 20 Jan, 12pm (Midday)

    Make sure you submit your online nomination by midday on 12 February to be included in the Elections!

  • Manifesto Deadline
    Wed 14 Feb, 12pm (Midday)

    Show your flair, or why you care! You'll need a photo, a short 50 word statement and manifesto to become an official candidate.

  • Everyone Votes
    Mon 24 Feb, 10am - Thu 27 Feb, 4pm

    You'll need some votes to win the election, so get out there and tell students why you're the best person for the role and get students to vote for you..good luck!

  • Results Party
    Thu 27 Feb, 7pm at Drapers

    Join us at the Elections Results Party 2025 to find out who's been elected to lead the Students' Union next academic year!

Make personal growth your 2025 goal



Development opportunities
  • Get training, support and the chance to progress
  • Develop skills that boost your CV
  • Stand out to employers
  • Join national discussions on important topics


Make a difference
  • Support a student community that's important to you
  • Work with staff to make students feedback happen
  • Get support to run events and campaigns to create change


Plus benefits!
  • Earn £30,000+ for the year
  • 30 days annual leave + 4 closure days
  • Get rewards and 20% off in all Students' Union outlets
  • Free Qmotion gym membership
  • Social events and sports opportunities
  • Meet new people, make memories and have an amazing time

Features

Think elections aren’t for you? Time to debunk some myths

Curious about Elections or not sure about nominating yourself? Read on to see some of the common elections myths and why they aren’t true.

 
Top 5 Reasons to Run for Election

Check out some of the great reasons you should put yourself up for election this year!

 
Exec Alumni - Redwan Shahid

Redwan is a former Executive Officer. We talk to him about his experience of running in the Elections and his memories from his year in office.

 
 

Events

Leadership Elections 2025: The BIG Campaigning Kick Off
13th February 3pm - 6pm
Students' Union Hub & Garrod Building
Our campaigning kick-off is an opportunity for all candidates to get in the election spirit and start their campaign! All candidates can get some freely printed copies of their posters/manifestos to help with costs and start vote week the right way!
Alcohol Free | Free | Elections
Leadership Elections 2025: BLSA Candidates Debate
20th February 6pm - 8pm
Old Library (Garrod Building, Whitechapel)
The Barts and The London Candidates Debate is your opportunity to find out more about the elections candidates and what they want to do to improve your university experience.
Alcohol Free | Free | Elections
Leadership Elections 2025: Question Time
24th February 6pm - 8pm
Blomeley Rooms, Students' Union Hub
Candidate Question Time is your opportunity to find out more about your 2025 Executive Officer candidates.
Alcohol Free | Free | Elections
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Recommend a friend

Do you know someone who would make a great candidate in the Elections? Is your friend always full of ideas or opinions about Queen Mary? If the answers yes, then why not recommend them! Tell us a bit about them and why they would make a great candidate. We will then get in touch with them with your anonymous recommendation and tell them everything they need to know about getting started in the Elections!



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