OU Pride Committee

Who are the OU Pride Committee?

Chair of OU Pride

Tasks

The Chair leads the Committee in creating a strategy for the Group and will support the Committee to be effective in their roles to deliver this. Duties will include but are not limited to (depending on the agreed strategy of the Committee)

Working closely with Vice-Chair to share managerial tasks

Coordinating and delegating tasks to other Committee members

Empowering Committee members by identifying support needs and communicating these to OpenSU staff.

Ensuring the Committee and members of the Group adhere to relevant OU and Association rules and regulations

Maintaining a safe environment for the Committee and members to participate in discussions

Producing a quarterly report on the work and impact of the Group to the Student Leadership team

Representing the Group in an official capacity at the OU and the Students Association by making public announcements and attending or taking part in events

Liaising with Open SU staff, the Student Leadership Team, the OU’s PROUD staff network and other student-led Support Groups to collaboratively drive forward improvements related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion nd to address intersectionalities among students

Working with the Communications Officer to moderate the Group’s online platforms

Developing ideas for events in partnership with the Group Committee

Vice-Chair of OU Pride

Tasks

The Vice-Chair will work closely with the Chair of the Committee and agree on sharing certain tasks between yourselves. Your shared aims will be to lead on creating a strategy for the Group and to support the Committee to be effective in their roles to deliver this. Duties will include but are not limited to (depending on the agreed strategy of the Committee):

Deputising for the Chair (attend meetings, make decisions in their absence)

Working closely with the Chair to share managerial tasks

Coordinating and delegating tasks to other Committee members

Empowering Committee members by identifying support needs and communicating these to Association staff

Ensuring the Committee and members of the Group adhere to relevant OU and Association rules and regulations

Maintaining a safe environment for the Committee and members to participate in discussions

Producing a quarterly report on the work and impact of the Group to the Student Leadership team

Representing the Group in an official capacity at the OU and the OpenSU Staff by making public announcements and attending or taking part in events

Liaising with OpenSU staff, the Student Leadership Team, the OU’s PROUD staff network and other student-led Support Groups to collaboratively drive forward improvements related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and to address intersecionalities among students

Working with the Communications Officer to moderate the Group’s online platforms

Secretary of OU Pride

Tasks

The Secretary is responsible for providing administrative support to the Committee to deliver the agreed strategy of the Group. Duties will include but are not limited to (depending on the agreed strategy of the Committee):

Supporting the Committee with agreed administrative tasks

Coordinating and communicating Committee meetings

Taking and distributing Committee meeting minutes

Overseeing important dates and deadlines relevant to the Group, populating calendars

Supporting Chair in ensuring the Committee and members of the Group adhere to relevant OU and OpenSU rules and regulations

Performing quality assurance tasks by creating tools to measure the impact of the Group

Liaising with OpenSU staff, the Student Leadership Team and other student-led Support Groups to collaboratively drive forward improvements related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and to address intersectionalities among students

Working with the Communications Officer to moderate the Group’s online platforms

Communications Officer of OU Pride

Tasks

The Communications Officer works with the Committee in creating a strategy for the Group and will help to deliver this. Duties will include, but are not limited to (depending on the agreed strategy of the Committee).

Developing ideas for events in partnership with the Group Committee

As Communications Officer, you will work with the Committee in creating a strategy for the Group and help to deliver this. Your duties will include, but are not limited to (depending on the agreed strategy of the Committee):

Coordinating/creating internal and external communications for the Group, for example; social media, forums and newsletters.

Ensuring that all communications from the Group are accessible

Moderating and coordinating the moderation of the Group’s online platforms

Being a point of contact for communication-related matters with relevant staff at the OpenSU, the Student Leadership Team and other student-led Support Groups

Reviewing communications by gathering feedback from the Committee and Group members.

Events Officer of OU Pride

Tasks

The Events officer will work with the Committee in creating a strategy for the Group and will help to deliver this. Duties will include, but are not limited to (depending on the agreed strategy of the Committee):

Developing ideas for events in partnership with the Group Committee
Planning and delivering events for the Group by taking on an Events and Meet up host role
Collaborating with the Secretary and Communications Officer on timelines for events
Working with the Communications Officer to ensure the Group membership is kept informed on events
Encouraging members to suggest ideas for events and to actively participate
Ensuring events are accessible
Maintaining a safe environment for members to participate in discussions
Regularly reviewing events by gathering feedback from the Committee and Group members
Liaising with OpenSU staff, the Student Leadership Team and other student-led Support Groups to collaboratively drive forward improvements related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and to address intersectionalities among students
Working with the Communications Officer to moderate the Group’s online platforms

Benefits, Skills and Training for OU Pride Committee Roles

Benefits

Develop transferrable skills, including leadership skills

Make a difference by helping to create a community

Improve representation for students like you

Make friends through volunteering

Students who join Support Groups can feel less isolated and feel more empowered to make their voice heard. Students can make friends, benefit from informal student-to-student support and have fun!

Training

Four online induction and training sessions run in MS Teams

Mandatory e-learning modules and online self-study core training for volunteers

Skills

Opportunities for optional personal development training

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Initiative

Applications open for OU Pride Events and Communications Officers on 27 June 2025.