Duties

• To ensure student views are represented in delivering an exceptional student sports experience, working with the sports management team and Athletic Union.
• To deliver on student priorities for sport, being accountable to AU Council.
• To promote and bring about change based on changing student needs.
• To maximise opportunities for participation and minimise barriers to physical activity and sport, including leading on initiatives to increase opportunities for all students. 
• To work with the Sports management team and Athletic Union on all sports-related matters, to ensure that all actions are representative of the student voice and student experience is at the heart of all decision-making.
• To develop and support a comprehensive training programme for all student club officials via appropriate induction, courses, and mentoring
• To oversee and maintain relationships with key partners; including Timepiece Ltd and Playerlayer.
• To represent the University at all S.W. Region Representative Committees of BUCS and the BUCS AGM and Conference Council. 
• To work closely with the Welfare Consultant (Sport) to ensure all club welfare officers, receive appropriate training and are supported in their work within their constituent clubs.
• To work closely with the Global Advancement team to support alumni engagement and funding opportunities for sport.
• To produce the Athletic Union Section in the Freshers’ & Returners’ Handbook 
• Ensure coverage of sporting events and activities across all social media and print
• To organise the Athletic Union Fresher’s Fair
• To work with the University’s Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity team to ensure that all sport activity and programmes align with University’s broader strategic aims. 
• To support Athletic Union Staff members with the internal organisation and administration of all constituent clubs
• To organise Annual Events and Tournaments to promote student sport including; Grecian Shield, Athletic Union Dinner, Varsity Matches and Annual Colours and Awards Reception. 
• To facilitate student working groups, which seek to benefit the sporting experience of all students.
• To work closely alongside the Guild

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