Call for Returning Officer: Lead the 2026 UWE Student Elections! 

The Students' Union at UWE is seeking an experienced professional to act as Returning Officer for our 2026 Student Elections, with the potential to oversee By-Elections later in the year.

This is a vital opportunity to support a fair, inclusive, and transparent democratic process for one of the largest student memberships in the UK.

Are you an individual or organisation with expertise in student union elections, democratic governance, or the higher education/charity sector? We’d love to hear from you!

The role will focus on:

✅ Ensuring good conduct and administration of the elections
✅ Supporting inclusive engagement across our diverse student body
✅ Upholding fairness, transparency, and strategic alignment with our values
✅ Collaborating with our Elections Team and Deputy Returning Officer

🗓️ Deadline for proposals: 09:00 on Monday, 29 September 2025

Help us shape the future of student democracy at UWE! For the full invitation to tender, please email Rachel Colley (Director of Engagement) on SUElections@uwe.ac.uk