Black Minority Ethnic Officer

mo ebengho (they/them)

Mo's Manifesto

1. Championing Representation
   • I will work with students, faculty, and equity officers to tackle racial disparities in education, wellbeing, and opportunities.
2. Creating Safe & Inclusive Spaces
   • I will expand cultural events, networking opportunities, and support systems so Global Majority students feel seen, heard, and empowered.
3. Amplifying Our Community
   • I will build mentorship programs and career pathways by partnering with local businesses, community leaders, and organisations.
4. Education & Empowerment
   • I will organise workshops, guest speaker events, and career support tailored to Global Majority students ensuring our voices shape the future.
5. Driving Institutional Change
   • I will push for real action on decolonising the curriculum and hold the university accountable in its commitment to racial equity.

BME Officer Purpose of Post:

1. To represent and seek the views of BME students at UWE Bristol.
2. To communicate and liaise with The Students’ Union Executive Team.
3. To campaign on issues that affect BME students.
4. To work alongside societies at UWE Bristol who represent the interests of BME students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To be a member of, attend and regularly engage with The Students’ Union Executive (8 times a year).
• To represent BME students, their issues and opinions at The Students’ Union Executive, in the wider Student’s Union and to the University.
• To regularly obtain feedback from students via GOATing (Go Out And Talk) sessions and present this to ensure The Students’ Union accurately reflects the needs and wants of its members.
• To hold office/digital hours (normally one hour a week) - you can utilise the desk space in any of The Students’ Union Offices on any campus or we can book you a space.
• To maintain your personal and official email account for The Students’ Union, replying to emails and queries as and when they come in within a reasonable time.
• To actively promote yourself via social media and promote the work of The Students’ Union to encourage students to engage and maximise the opportunities available to them.
• To encourage other students to be involved with the democratic processes of The Students’ Union.
• To ensure Student Ideas are taken forward and actioned wherever possible. 
• To support activities such as Open Days, Freshers’ events and other events run by The Students’ Union.
• To uphold the core values of The Students’ Union and be an ambassador for The Students’ Union.
• To build a community of BME students though running events or engaging with BME students however else you deem appropriate.
• (Optional) To attend the NUS Liberation Conference.

Benefits of the Role:

• Gain an in-depth knowledge of the workings of The Students’ Union and University.
• Training and personal development opportunities tailored to the individual role.
• Gain experience of leading, developing and supporting campaigns for change.
• Bid into the campaigns budget to gain financial and resource support for your campaign ideas.
• Meetings and 1-2-1 support with The Students’ Union staff.
• Practical real-life experience.
• Develop leadership skills and gain experience of leading an organisation.
• Documented on your HEAR.
• A reference for future employers