The Vice President works closely alongside the President to help lead GDSC Exeter and ensure the society delivers ambitious, accessible and high-quality opportunities for students throughout the year. You will act as the President’s primary support and should be prepared to step in wherever needed across the society.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the President to lead, support and coordinate the wider committee.

Help build and maintain a team of dedicated, creative and proactive committee members.

Support the planning and delivery of GDSC events, including workshops, courses, hackathons, talks and collaborations.

Propose new events, initiatives and partnerships that can help push the society forward.

Help coordinate with the University, Google/GDG, sponsors, external organisations and other student societies.

Support committee members and students who bring forward strong ideas, helping turn well-developed concepts into successful events.

Help ensure projects remain organised, responsibilities are delegated effectively and the committee follows through on its commitments.

Step in for the President when required and help make wider strategic decisions for the society.

What we're looking for

You should be proactive, dependable and comfortable taking responsibility. You do not need to be the most technically experienced person in the room, but you should have a genuine interest in technology and in building a strong developer community at Exeter.

A core part of the role is making technology accessible. Events should provide value whether someone has been coding for years or is opening a terminal for the first time.

We strongly believe students can be some of the most impactful teachers for other students. The VP should therefore help create opportunities for students to teach, build, collaborate and share their knowledge with the wider community.

Most importantly, this is a team role. Good leadership means knowing when to delegate, when to support others and when to ask for help.