Every year one student is elected to lead GCU Students’ Association. Elected by their peers they help voice the opinions of London students to the university, representing 2,000 students. 

 

Can I be a London Officer?

Any registered GCU London student is eligible to stand to be a London Officer. That means if you are currently a registered student studying at GCU then you can do it.

 

How do I become a London Officer?

1. Deciding to stand

Take a look at the Role Description and find out about campaigning in Officer Elections.

 

2. Nominating yourself
 

The easy bit, just follow the self nominate link.  You will need to be logged into our website to nominate yourself. (Live from Monday 6th Oct 2025)

You need to upload a photo of yourself when submitting your manifesto when you submit your nomination.

If you have problems submitting your nomination email ellie.neilson@GCUstudents.co.uk well before the close of nominations on Thursday 16^th October 12pm, to give us a chance to resolve any issues.

A manifesto is what you hope to achieve whilst in the role and why people should vote for you. A website manifesto is required. Submit your manifesto by the deadlines below. 

 

3. Getting elected

To be successful you’ll need to convince your fellow students that you’re the best person for the job. That might sound daunting, but there’s plenty of support on offer to you.

Previous officers have overcome all sorts of challenges whilst campaigning—don't let the election myths stop you from standing!

We’ll be putting campaign advice online to help you start planning, and all candidates will be invited to attend a Candidates’ Briefing session as well as optional manifesto writing and online campaign training.

You will also get £10 from us to fund your campaign.

London Officer Candidate Resources

Check out our candidate resources to find out more about campaining, if you have any questions please email ellie.neilson@GCUstudents.co.uk

 

Key Dates

Nominations Open: Monday 6th October 2025 at 10am

Nominations Close: Thursday 16th October 2025 at 12pm

Candidates Briefing:  Friday 17th October 2025 at 3pm (All candidates or their designated nominee must attend the Candidate’s Briefings (Full Time Officers and GCU London Officer elections only) and any further meetings called by the Returning or Deputy Returning Officer. Failure to attend or send a nominee to the Candidate’s Briefing will result in disqualification from the election.)

Deadline for Candidate Video, Manifesto Flyer and Social Media links: Wednesday 22nd Oct at 12noon

Voting Opens: Monday 27th Oct 2025 at 10am

Voting Closes: Thursday 30th Oct 2025 at 2pm

Expenses: Must be submitted to the Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) by Thursday 30th October at 3pm

Complaints: Any complaints must be submitted to the DRO within one hour of the close of polls.

Results announced: Friday 31st Oct 2025 at 12pm, Instagram Live

Start Date for elected London Officer: Tuesday 4th November 2025

 

Nominations

Nominations close on Thursday 16th October 2025 at 12pm

 

Documents

Election Rules

London Representative Role Description