TLSU President & Vice President Election 2026

Got great ideas? Feel like you can make a difference at Trinity Laban? Want to take on a leadership position?
This is your chance to join the SU
and make real change at our conservatoire!

Election Timeline

Nominations Open Monday 9th March – 9am
Nominations Close Monday 23rd March – 10pm
Candidate Briefing Wednesday 25th March – 8am
Campaigning Begins Wednesday 25th March – 9am
Hustings Wednesday 29th April – 6.30pm
Campaigning Stops Saturday 2nd May – 10pm
Polls Open Monday 4th May – 9am
Polls Close Tuesday 5th May – 9pm
Results Counted Wednesday 6th May
Results Declared Wednesday 6th May – 4pm
Officer Elections & Sub-Team Applications Post Summer Finals
Handover Period 1st July – 31st July

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Nominations for this years TLSU Election are now open.

The Positions You Can Run For

We’re looking for individuals to come forward and run TLSU for another year. There are 2 senior positions to run for so that every student at TL is represented and has a voice as best as possible. The winning candidates will form part of the TLSU Executive Committee and hold their positions from July 1st 2026 to July 31st 2027. So let’s get straight into the details!

➡️The President

There’s one full time, paid position – the President. The salary for the year is determined at the AGM but this year it was £24,480. This is a crucial role that brings all of TLSU and the team together. If you’re looking to make a difference for a year, you have some great ideas, love a party or organising stuff (or preferably both!) and want to get paid at the same time – this is the position for you.

➡️The Vice President

There is also The Vice President which is a part of the executive team. TLSU operates as a separate organisation to Trinity Laban and have a lot of tasks that need to be accomplished, the VP will support all officers, sub-team reps and The President and SU Administrator in the day to day running of the Student Union. Alongside  sitting on the Trinity Laban Board of Governors, supporting societies and managing lockers alongside other things. If you have a thing for admin, think you’re really organised and like helping out, this is the position for you! This is an honorarium position . Plus you’ll step in for the President if they are off.

Both the President and VP positions are critical to the smooth operation of the SU. You’ll liaise with your fellow students to get feedback on how everything is going and report back to the rest of the TLSU. Together, you’ll make a plan to run events, parties, classes and anything you can think of.

➡️The Presidency

  • President of TLSU (full-time & paid a salary)

➡️The Vice Presidency

  • Vice President of TLSU (part-time & paid an honorarium)

The President is a contracted position with a minimum commitment per week. The winning candidats will sign a contract of employment with TLSU

Send us your Nomination Form

➡️ Sound Good? Get Involved: Run for a Position

Nominations are open from the 9th of March at 9am and you can submit an application and manifesto to run for a position on the SU. Download the Election Pack to read all about the positions in more detail. This pack has a wealth of information including how the elections work and some advise on writing a manifesto.

Once you’re ready – submit your nomination form, a headshot and a manifesto to Ali Chahine (TLSU Returning Officer) at a.chahine@trinitylaban.ac.uk.

➡️ You’ve got until Monday the 23rd March @ 10pm to submit everything and stand for a position in this election!

Late entries may not be accepted, and is at the discretion of the returning officer.

YOUR VOTE ➡️ YOUR VOICE

➡️ Want to join the SU team?
➡️ Think you can do a good job?
➡️ Like helping students?
➡️ Think of yourself as a party planner?
➡️ Want to improve TL for everyone?
➡️ Want to earn some money for a year?
➡️ Want to take advantage of SU perks like free printing, cheap drinks, merch, office space?

Submit a nomination and run for a position on the Students’ Union!