Being a student officer is just like riding a bike… whilst doing a spot of juggling… and did I mention the bike is on fire?
And managing those sabbatical officers to be effective during their time in post is another rollercoaster in itself – especially when you are juggling so many other things in your own role. You want to promote effective activism, you want student voice to be well represented and you would love it if there was a little more help along the way.
That’s where I can help you
Your officers have a lot to learn before they hit the ground running, and the academic year is packed with stress points and dips in engagement.
Which is why you need training that is tailored to your challenges and needs.
Does any of this sound familiar…
It may feel the same year after year. But imagine if things looked different…
You want sabbatical officers who are confident in their leadership, able to communicate their vision, who can negotiate, manage their projects and look after their wellbeing in the process.
Let me ease the load by planing a programme of skills development for your officers that genuinely bridges the gap between knowing and doing.
Every SU looks a little bit different which is why we start with a chat about what your team needs. Then I’ll create your bespoke proposal full of juicy skill building activities and professional development content to ramp up your officer team.
I come to your site to deliver interactive sessions that help your team bond, gain confidence and bring their best selves to the role.
Your package will be tailored to your team, but after 8 years of working in the sector I’ve got a few helpful suggestions to get you started…
Initial induction training for your sabbs could involve 1-3 days of:
Just before the madness of freshers give your student officers 1-2 days of preparation:
Every sabbatical officer will face dips in their motivation and wellbeing. Book in a range of skills sessions to pre-empt those difficult periods and help your leaders stay on track:
Your investment is £900 per full day and £450 per half day of training. This includes VAT and resource packs for your officers. 1:1 coaching sessions are charged at £60 per hour. Additional travel costs may be added for some locations and overnight stays.
I’m Gemma Perkins, a Personal Development Trainer. I help organisations supporting students to create confident, resilient and emotionally intelligent leaders. I have been working with student unions and higher education providers for the last 9 years to deliver practical and fun learning programmes. I am passionate about equipping young people to handle life’s challenges so that they can use their strengths to contribute to society in a meaningful way.