Applications Open

Shape the future of student life at Southampton

The Leadership Elections are your chance to choose the students who will represent you and help shape life at the University of Southampton.

Sabbatical Officers work full‑time to improve the student experience, represent student voices in key University meetings, and lead real change across SUSU and the wider University. The role is paid (around £25,000) and can be taken on after your studies or as a year out — with opportunities to make an impact locally and even nationally.

Ready to lead student change?

Applications are now open for students who want to make a difference. As a Sabbatical Officer, you’ll champion student priorities, influence important decisions, and help build a better university experience for everyone.

No matter your background, if you’re passionate about improving student life, this could be your next step.

Apply now *Note this page will not be live and updated with this year's nomination system until Monday, 26th January: https://www.susu.org/elections/2025/leadership-elections-2026/nominate.html

The Organisers

We are the University of Southampton Students’ Union (also called "SUSU"). We are here to represent the voice of students at every level and ultimately make their university experience unforgettable. Independent from the University, we're run by students, for students!