Student Representative Committee (SRC)

The President leads the SRC and represents the student body to the College. This is a highly rewarding leadership role that provides opportunities to shape the student experience and strengthen communication between students and staff. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Lead and coordinate the work of the SRC and its officers. 
• Chair SRC and Student Association meetings, ensuring productive discussion and fair decision-making. 
• Represent the student body at Governing Body and College committee meetings. 
• Act as the main liaison between students and College leadership. 
• Ensure that decisions made by the SRC and Student Association are carried out effectively. 
• Maintain the President’s College email account and respond to messages within 48 hours. (student.president@stx.ox.ac.uk) 

The Vice-President supports the President in leading the SRC and acts as their deputy when required. The role also involves leading the planning of Freshers’ Fortnight — a central part of welcoming new students to St Cross. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Attend all relevant College and SRC meetings, deputising for the President as needed. 
• Chair SRC meetings in the President’s absence. 
• Lead the organisation of Freshers’ Fortnight (Weeks −1 and 0), including social and welfare events. 
• Work closely with other SRC members and College staff to deliver a welcoming and inclusive start to the academic year. 
• Maintain the Vice-President’s College email account and respond to messages within 48 hours. 

The Secretary ensures the smooth running of SRC administration and communication. This role suits someone who is organised, efficient, and enjoys keeping things on track. 

 Main responsibilities: 

• Record and distribute accurate minutes for all SRC, Common Room, and Student Association meetings. 
• Maintain up-to-date copies of the SRC Constitution, by-laws, and handbook. 
• Circulate the weekly student email, highlighting SRC events and notices. 
• Liaise with the College Communications Officer to keep SRC materials current. 
• Maintain the Secretary’s College email account and respond to messages within 48 hours. 

The Treasurer manages the SRC’s finances and ensures that student funds are used responsibly and transparently. This role offers valuable experience in budgeting and financial planning. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Maintain accurate financial records and oversee all SRC accounts. 
• Prepare and present the annual SRC budget. 
• Approve expenditure in line with the Constitution and SRC decisions. 
• Keep an inventory of Common Room property. 
• Represent students on the College Resources and Operations (ROC) Committee and at Governing Body.
• Maintain the Treasurer’s College email account and respond to messages within 48 hours. 

The Social Secretaries bring the St Cross community together through events and celebrations throughout the year. Creativity, teamwork, and enthusiasm are key. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Plan and deliver a range of College social events, including bops (up to three per term), Freshers’ Week events, and the annual Summer Ball or Party. 
• Chair and coordinate a working group for large-scale events. 
• Manage event budgets and liaise with College staff to ensure smooth delivery. 
• Promote events effectively to encourage participation across the student body. 
• Maintain the Social Secretaries’ College email account and respond to messages within 48 hours. 
• In the absence of the role of secretary being filled during elections, the social secretaries will take up the secretary's typical roles, alternated amongst themselves. 

The Quartermaster manages SRC equipment, decorations, and merchandise, ensuring all resources are well maintained and accessible. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Maintain and organise the SRC store cupboard and event materials. 
• Manage the storage, sales, and stock records for College merchandise. 
• Support the Communications Team with RedBird merch distribution and promotions. 
• Oversee merchandise sales at events such as Degree Days and Family Celebrations. 
• Record and report all profits to the Treasurer for inclusion in the SRC budget. 
• Maintain the Quartermaster email account and respond to messages within 48 hours. 

The Welfare Representatives provide confidential support to students and promote wellbeing across the College. They work closely with the College Welfare Team to help maintain a caring and inclusive environment. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Represent students at relavent College Committees. 
• Recruit and coordinate student “junior sponsors” to support incoming students. 
• Help organise welfare activities during Freshers’ Week in collaboration with the Vice-President. 
• Organise and host fortnightly “Welfare Tea & Cake” events during term time. 
• Attend College-provided welfare training as required. 
• Act as a friendly, approachable first point of contact for welfare-related concerns. 
• Maintain the Welfare email account and respond to messages within 48 hours. 

The Disabilities Representative supports students with disabilities and helps ensure College facilities and events are accessible to all. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Represent the interests of students with disabilities within the SRC and College committees. 
• Raise awareness of disability-related issues and promote inclusivity. 
• Work with College staff to ensure accessibility at events and in facilities. 
• Organise awareness activities or social events where appropriate. 
• Attend termly catering/operations meetings to help ensure accessibility needs are met. 
• Maintain the Disabilities email account and respond to messages within 48 hours.

The LGBTQ+ Representatives foster an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students and ensure their voices are represented in College life. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Represent and support LGBTQ+ students at St Cross. 
• Collaborate with other Oxford LGBTQ+ societies to host social and awareness events. 
• Organise the annual Rainbow Dinner in Hilary Term. 
• Provide information and signposting for students seeking support. 
• Maintain the LGBTQ+ email account and respond to messages within 48 hours. 

The BAME Representative supports and advocates for students from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Represent BAME students’ interests in the SRC and to College. 
• Organise social and cultural events that celebrate diversity and community. 
• Attend termly catering/operations meetings to raise relevant issues or suggestions. 
• Liaise with College staff to support inclusion initiatives, including the management of the College Prayer Room. 
• Maintain the BAME email account and respond to messages within 48 hours. 

The Family and Community Representative ensures that students with partners or families are supported and feel part of College life. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Represent the needs of students with families in College discussions. 
• Organise family-friendly events throughout the year (including outside term time). 
• Promote volunteering and social impact opportunities in Oxford and beyond. 
• Work with College staff to ensure College life remains inclusive for families. 
• Maintain the Family and Community email account and respond to messages within 48 hours. 

The Careers Representative helps students explore academic and professional opportunities, working closely with the Oxford Careers Service and the College Communications and Development Office. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Liaise with the Oxford University Careers Service and College staff to publicise relevant opportunities. 
• Coordinate and promote St Cross Talks, academic workshops, and skills training sessions. 
• Support organisation of study-skills sessions and divisional-level academic events. 
• Share information about University and College career events with students. 
• Maintain the Careers email account and respond to messages within 48 hours. 

The Arts Representative promotes arts engagement within the St Cross community and across the University. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Represent students at College Committees (where relevant).
• Organise and promote arts-related events such as exhibitions, performances, and workshops. 
• Curate displays of student artwork in the College bar and shared spaces. 
• Coordinate the annual photography competition and termly student performances. 
• Support the visibility of St Cross students’ creative work across Oxford. 
• Maintain the Arts email account and respond to messages within 48 hours. 

The Environmental, Health and Safety Representative promotes environmental awareness and student wellbeing, and ensures safety at College events. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Represent students at College Committees (where relevant).
• Share relevant safety information with the student body. 
• Recruit safety volunteers for College events. 
• Lead environmental initiatives and campaigns to promote sustainability. 
• Organise and publicise recycling and sustainability schemes in College. 
• Maintain the EHS email account and respond to messages within 48 hours. 

The Sports and Societies Representative supports student clubs and teams and encourages participation in extracurricular life. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Act as a point of contact for students involved in sport or societies. 
• Promote student sporting and recreational activities across College. 
• Manage applications for sports subsidies in collaboration with the Common Room and Student Association Presidents. 
• Support the establishment and smooth running of new societies. 
• Organise the annual Sports Dinner in Trinity Term and attend termly Sports Committee meetings. 
• Maintain the Sports and Societies email account and respond to messages within 48 hours. 

The Food and Drink Representative works with College staff to make dining experiences enjoyable and inclusive, and to support food-related student activities. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Liaise with College’s Catering and Events teams to represent student views. 
• Help coordinate catering for SRC and College events. 
• Contribute to menu ideas, themed dinners, and bar and café offerings. 
• Support initiatives such as the Whisky Club and tasting events. 
• Serve as a link between students and the Wine Committee. 
• Maintain the Food and Drink email account and respond to messages within 48 hours. 

The External Relations Representative builds connections between St Cross students and other Oxford colleges. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Represent St Cross on external student bodies and committees. 
• Organise inter-college events such as bar exchanges, dinners, and formal halls. 
• Ensure fair and transparent ticketing and ballot processes for external events. 
• Promote St Cross’s reputation within the wider Oxford community. 
• Maintain the External Relations email account and respond to messages within 48 hours. 

When a Ball or Summer Party/Soiree is held, the Chair leads its planning and delivery. This is a major organisational role and an excellent opportunity to gain event management experience. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Chair the Ball Committee and coordinate event planning. 
• Oversee budgeting and ensure compliance with College Ball Rules. 
• Liaise with College staff to ensure safety, accessibility, and smooth logistics. 
• Deliver a memorable and successful event for the St Cross community. 
• Maintain the Ball Chair email account and respond to messages within 48 hours.