Branch Representatives

Purpose

The UKSEDS Representatives programme aims to outline the key responsibilities required to improve two-way engagement, communication and collaboration between UKSEDS and its Branches. In essence, the UKSEDS Representative will act as a point of contact to liaise as required, with some examples detailed below.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact between a Branch and the assigned Regional Coordinator from the UKSEDS Membership Team.
• Use the Branch Guide and inform the Branch about UKSEDS activities, resources, competitions and events. Curated information will be provided.
• Receive and distribute UKSEDS merchandise and promotional materials.
• Communicate the needs and any relevant information of the branch to the Regional Coordinator and ensure engagement throughout the year.
• Help to foster events, apply for grants, ensure NSSC representation, etc.
• Generate one-page reports to the Membership Team, template will be provided.
• Liaise with the UKSEDS Competitions team whenever appropriate.
• Ensure that the Regional Coordinator, UKSEDS Competitions and UKSEDS Resources handover takes place at the end of the committee’s term.

Benefits

• Network and engage with UKSEDS Staff and have the chance of joining the Team.
• Gain communication, management and proactivity skills.
• Access to UKSEDS Resources and receive advice from the Membership Team.

Requirements

• Be a member of UKSEDS.
• Stand up in elections for a UKSEDS-affiliated branch committee.
• This role may be included by branches in the next committee elections, either as an additional role or in combination with an already existing one.
• Upon Branch re-registration with UKSEDS, include the details of the new UKSEDS Representative in the ‘Your Details’ section of the form.
• Questions? Email us at membership@ukseds.org or contact your local branch.