WILS AGM 2026

Women In Leadership

Nominations Start
1 April 2026 at 12:00 PM
(1 month ago)
Nominations End
15 April 2026 at 23:59 PM
(2 weeks ago)
Voting Start
16 April 2026 at 12:00 PM
(2 weeks ago)
Voting End
20 April 2026 at 23:59 PM
(1 week ago)

Women In Leadership AGM 2026

Founded in 2017, the Leeds Women in Leadership Society has grown to one of the biggest societies on campus with over 700+ members by providing career opportunities and a community to all students, including but not limited to business, law, STEM, Arts and Humanities students. We seek to empower students to be leaders within their communities in both their careers and academic lives, by providing practical skills to reach their full potential irrespective of gender, ethnicity, and socio-economic status. 

If you align with this mission and are enthusiastic about driving change, why not consider applying to join our executive committee? This year we have vacancies for 10 different positions:

  • President*
  • Conference Director*
  • Vice-President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Social Media Manager
  • Events and Social Director
  • Head of Podcasting
  • Head Newsletter Editor
  • Mentoring Scheme Director

We have also created a handbook which contains a comprehensive set of information about each role and several common questions! This can be found below:**

https://canva.link/83y5lles2q9jb2z

Nominations will be open from the 1/04 at 12:00pm and will close on the 15/4 at 23:59 (UK time). Voting will shortly commence on the 16/4 12:00 UK time. If you require any assistance, feel free to contact us via the email:

luuwomeninleadership@gmail.com or Instagram (@luuwils).

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST UPLOAD AT LEAST A POSTER BEFORE VOTING CLOSES. YOU CANNOT BE ON INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.

Everyone applying must be a current University of Leeds student enrolled for the next full academic year (25/26).

*As stated within the 2024-2025 constitution, only those who have previously been on the executive or sub-committee can apply for the position. Anyone found who does not meet the prerequisites will be immediately disqualified.

**Please note the handbook above contains an up-to-date version of the committee role descriptions. 

 

Election Positions

President

Nominations are from 1 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 15 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Voting is live from 16 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 20 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Elects 1 Role

Only active members of Women In Leadership can vote in this election

Vice President

Nominations are from 1 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 15 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Voting is live from 16 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 20 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Elects 1 Role

Only active members of Women In Leadership can vote in this election

Secretary

Nominations are from 1 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 15 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Voting is live from 16 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 20 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Elects 1 Role

Only active members of Women In Leadership can vote in this election

Treasurer

Nominations are from 1 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 15 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Voting is live from 16 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 20 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Elects 1 Role

Only active members of Women In Leadership can vote in this election

Events Secretary

Nominations are from 1 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 15 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Voting is live from 16 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 20 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Elects 1 Role

Only active members of Women In Leadership can vote in this election

Mentorship Scheme Coordinator

Nominations are from 1 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 15 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Voting is live from 16 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 20 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Elects 1 Role

Only active members of Women In Leadership can vote in this election

Newsletter Secretary

Nominations are from 1 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 15 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Voting is live from 16 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 20 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Elects 1 Role

Only active members of Women In Leadership can vote in this election

Head of Podcasting

Nominations are from 1 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 15 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Voting is live from 16 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 20 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Elects 1 Role

Only active members of Women In Leadership can vote in this election

Conference Director

Nominations are from 1 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 15 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Voting is live from 16 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 20 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Elects 1 Role

Only active members of Women In Leadership can vote in this election

Social Media Sec

Nominations are from 1 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 15 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Voting is live from 16 Apr 2026 12:00 PM to 20 Apr 2026 23:59 PM
Elects 1 Role

Only active members of Women In Leadership can vote in this election