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.
You can view our organisational chart here.
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 superhero: Black Panther
My weird skill: Doing a tortoise face
What I like best about working at the SU:
Our students are simply lovely – great people, funny, entertaining, down to earth, and kind.
There’s something very special about Worcester students and they make us want to keep doing the best we can for them.
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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, Student Communities and our Help & Advice service.
Antonia Rossiter-Eaglesfield (She/Her) - Director of Representation and Membership Services
Most played song: Taylor Swift- Anti-Hero
Favourite sport: Netflix?!
Favourite dinosaur: I think Dinosaurs are a conspiracy
What I like best about working within Students' Unions:
I’ve worked in Students’ Unions for over 11 years now and I could not imagine working anywhere else.
I love how ever-changing, boundary-pushing, proactive and exciting spaces Students’ Unions are, and working alongside students every day is such a boost of energy and pure joy.
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Vic Presdee (They/Them) - Student Voice Assistant.
Favourite Band: The Living Tombstone.
Favourite season: Autumn because of Halloween!
Favourite icecream flavour: Ben and Jerry's Half Baked.
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Mollie Parker (She/Her) - Academic and Welfare Advisor
Favourite Film: Pocahontas
Favourite Dinosaur: Turkey Dinosaurs?
Favourite Colour: Burgundy
Kim Dawson (She/Her)- Academic and Welfare Advisor:
Favourite book: The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
Favourite TV show: Sons of Anarchy
My cool skill: Tarot reading.
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Anna-Symone Bateman - Student Communities Coordinator
Favourite season + why? Autumn, because I love the colour the leaves turn
Most played song: Mariah Carey- Forever
Favourite holiday destination: So far, Scotland!
What I like best about working at the SU:
The thing I like most about working at Worcester SU is that it is hard to get bored.
Between society events, Wellbeing Fairs and Varsity, there is always something to get involved in and the Staff at the SU are the BEST!!
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Student Activities
Providing support to our Clubs and Societies and their members, Sophie, Barney and Hannah are the first point of contact for all SU Sport and Societies and any students looking to start up new Clubs or Socs.
Sophie Smith (She/Her) - Student Activities Manager.
Favourite film: Eurovision Song Contest- The Story of the Fire Saga
Favourite chocolate bar: Kit Kat Chunky
Favourite book: The Tiger That Came To Tea
What I like best about working at the SU:
I love how dynamic working in Students’ Unions is – every day there is something new and surprising.
At Worcester, I love supporting committee members, helping them to develop and celebrating their achievements! Winning Varsity isn’t too bad either …
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Barney Blake- BUCS Sport Administrator
Favourite Artist: Taylor Swift
Go-to meal deal: BLT, Walkers Max Paprika, Lucozade Sport
Favourite season: Spring as it's not too hot yet and it's the best part of the sports season!
What I like best about working at the SU:
What I like most about working at the SU is that no two days are the same!
Whether it is planning for a big event or working with a sports club committee to support them with the most random of issues, every day comes with a different challenge.
Seeing our sports teams in action fills me with pride for what our students can accomplish, and the icing on the cake this year was winning Varsity 2023!
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Hannah Heskin (She/Her) - Student Groups Assistant
Favourite superhero: Scarlett Witch
Favourite TV show: Doctor Who
Favourite sport: To do, Swimming. To watch, Basketball
What I like best about working at the SU:
In my job, I help oversee Societies and when I was a student, being a part of a society really made my University Experience.
It helped me make friends, led to fun social activities and taught me lots of useful skill I know use in my full-time job, it is so great to now support others to have this same experience.
I love working at WSU because of the people, we have the most wonderful staff team, and the students here are always friendly!
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Bar and Events
Matt and Shona 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
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Shona WIlliams (She/Her) - Venue and Events Supervisor
Favourite band: Peach Pit
Favourite holiday destination: Anywhere with a beach
Favourite dinosaur: Sauropoda
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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.
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Clement Servini (He/Him) - Marketing, Communications, and Commercial Manager
Favourite holiday destination: Seoul or Berlin
Favourite season: Winter because its cold and dark
My cool skill: Making home-made pasta
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Aimee Robinson-Clayton (She/Her) - Marketing and Communications Assistant
Favourite TV show: Jujutsu Kaisen or Supernatural
Favourite ice cream: Mint Choco
Favourite colour: Pastel pink and lilac
What I like best about working at the SU:
I like the variety which comes with working at the SU.
There’s always something going on and events to look forward to, and this means that each day is unique and fun in its own way.
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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 - Director of Finance & Commercial
Favourite film: Cling Film
Favourite book: Cheque book
Favourite dinosaur: Sophie Williams
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Nika Popovic- HR & Finance Administrator
Favourite film: Howl's Moving Castle
Favourite holiday destination: Croatia
Favourite artist: Brent Faiyaz.