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Thank you for your interest in becoming a Lead Rep. Lead Reps ensure that student issues and concerns are raised and dealt with at an appropriate level within their subject area, attending senior meetings in the Faculty. They work with Course Reps and their elected Student Officers to improve the student experience for those studying within their Faculty. The Lead Rep role provides more responsibility and a senior oversight of the subjects that fit into your area. The Lead Rep role works closely with the Course Reps they oversee to look for patterns & trends at the University.

 

Apply to become a Lead Rep

 

Applications to become a Lead Rep for the upcoming academic year are now open! The deadline to apply by is 9am on Wednesday 24th June 2026. If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact the Student-led Change team on student-representation@salford.ac.uk

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What does it involve?

 

  • Lead Reps act as the Senior Rep for their subject group, looking for patterns in student feedback across several programmes.
  • They act as the point of contact between all Course Representatives in their department and their Director/Subject Lead.
  • Lead Reps can represent students on senior University committees & panels, such as the School Education and Standards Committees.
  • They run campaigns & projects based on student feedback coming through, and can turn action into policy for Academic Exec.
  • They work with other Lead Reps to conduct further research into school-wide issues which they present to senior staff in their Faculty.
  • Lead Reps will develop good interpersonal skills, the ability to critically appraise and analyse data, and have a good understanding of the issues facing students within their Faculty.
  • Lead Reps can also act as Library Champions. This involves working with The Library on projects, new initiatives and service development, and helping develop library collections through the Library Champion fund.
  • Meet and work with the Student Officer team regularly, on their upcoming campaigns and projects.

 

 

What will I gain?

 

Lead Reps can gain and hone key employability skills including communication, organisation and planning, digital engagement, negotiation, and much more. Ultimately, you'll be making a positive impact on the experiences of your peers and future students within your School. You will also gain access to:

 

  • Training and development opportunities to gain skills like negotiation, problem solving, and mediation.
  • Exposure to senior decision makers with the Union and University.
  • Acting as the representative for your peers.
  • The opportunity to be a Library Champion giving you the chance to work collaboratively with The Library on a range of projects and make a real difference for the students you represent.
  • Last but not least, your very own School Rep hoodie.

 

Students can nominate themselves for the relevant position in their Faculty based on which department their course sits within when applications are open. If you are unsure which department you belong to in your Faculty, please email student-representation@salford.ac.uk and we can let you know.

 

Why should I do it?

 

  • You can get involved in rep exclusive socials and activities hosted by the SU.
  • Make some great changes for the student body.
  • Meet new people, socialise and network!
  • Enhance your employability and prepare yourself for the professional world.

 

 

Please email us for more details: student-representation@salford.ac.uk

This position will be paid via a stipend model in which students can receive up to £500 per trimester depending on their contributions within the role.