We have a dedicated team of core staff who support our Officers and help them achieve their aims. The team also manages the day-to-day activities of the Students' Union.
Chief Executive
Sophie supports the Officers during their time in office to help them achieve their manifesto aims. She also leads the core staff team, ensuring the continuous strategic development of WSU.
Sophie Williams (she/her)
Favourite colour: Orange
Favourite TV show: Below Deck
Favourite superhero: Black Panther
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Student Engagement
Our Student Engagement team look to involve all our students across a wide range of activities including Student Voice, democracy, governance, Societies, Volunteering, RAG, and our Help & Advice service.
Tim Hewes-Belton - Student Engagement Manager
Favourite film: Coyote Ugly
Favourite holiday destination: Israel
Favourite dinosaur: Brachiosaurus
Jack Moore (he/him) - Student Engagement Coordinator
Favourite band: Queen
Favourite chocolate bar: Galaxy
Favourite TV show: Homes Under The Hammer
Kate Gynn (she/her) - Academic and Welfare Advisor
Favourite colour: Yellow
Favourite holiday destination: Greek islands
Favourite book: The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
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Sport
Providing support to our Clubs and their members, Sophie and Dan are the first point of contact for all SU Sport and any students looking to start up new Clubs.
Sophie Smith (she/her) - Sport Development Coordinator
Favourite film: A Cinderella Story
Favourite chocolate bar: Kit Kat Chunky
Favourite book: The Tiger That Came To Tea
Dan (he/him) - Student Sport Administrator
Favourite film: Bend it Like Beckham
Favourite holiday destination: Thailand
Favourite dinosaur: Barney
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Bar and Events
Matt and Jenko are responsible for The Hangar bar and the entertainment it provides. They work hard to ensure The Hangar is a vibrant and safe venue for students to socialise in.
Matt Birbeck - Venue and Events Manager
Favourite TV show: The Boys
Favourite chocolate bar: Kit Kat
Favourite superhero: Hulk
Joe 'Jenko' Jenkins - Venue and Events Supervisor
Favourite band: Arctic Monkeys
Favourite ice cream flavour: Rum and Raisin
Favourite book: Anything with pictures in it
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Marketing & Communications
Our marketing team support all of our campaigns and events. They manage the SU website, social media platforms, and produce a range of physical and digital media.
PICTURE COMING SOON. MAYBE.
Clement Servini (he/him) - Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Favourite band: 65daysofstatic
Favourite holiday destination: Seoul
Favourite film: The Fifth Element
Alannah Williams (she/her) - Marketing & Communications Assistant
Favourite band: The Strokes
Favourite chocolate bar: Terry's Chocolate Orange
Favourite holiday destination: Hawaii
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Finance & HR
Our Finance & HR team manage and review the finances of the SU. They also provide financial support to our Clubs and Societies, and negotiate our commerical contracts.
Rob Cox - Finance Manager
Favourite film: Top Gun
Favourite sport: Basketball
Favourite dinosaur: Sophie Williams
Bev Hemming (she/her) - Finance & Commercial Assistant
Favourite TV show: Death in Paradise
Favourite holiday destination: Rome
Favourite ice cream flavour: Mint Choc Chip
Samina Fiaz (she/her) - HR & Admin Coordinator
Favourite book: Memoirs of a Geisha
Favourite chocolate bar: Lindt
Favourite ice cream flavour: Salted Caramel