Join our Committee

The OU Politics, International Relations, and Policy society is running a co-option for vacant committee slots. 

OU PIPS is opening a co-option process to fill several vacancies on our committee — and as a growing society, this is your chance to step in, take ownership, and help shape what we become over the next year. We are entering an exciting phase. After a successful year of building the society and delivering our first major event programme, we are now focused on expansion, visibility, and long-term impact. These roles are not just about supporting the society,  they are about defining it. 

Media & Communications Officers 

Our Media & Communications Officers run our social media, but we want more than maintenance. We want boldness, creativity, and experimentation. This role is about:

• Bringing in new members through engaging and imaginative content
• Keeping current members connected to ideas, opportunities, and debates
• Showcasing OU PIPS as a space for serious discussion and real engagement
• Working with our Events Officers to promote events

Opportunities:

• Build a public-facing portfolio in digital communications
• Experiment with content formats (video, short-form, commentary, campaigns)
• Help define the identity and voice of a growing academic society

Newsletter Staff 

Help us develop and refine the intellectual voice of OU PIPS. You will:

• Write and edit newsletters, articles, and blog posts
• Translate complex discussions into accessible content
• Highlight key insights from speakers, events, and global developments

Opportunities:

• Gain published writing experience
• Build a portfolio in political and policy communication
• Develop editorial and analytical skills

Event Officers

Last year we built OU PIPS — this year we scale it. Event Officers will:

• Plan and deliver talks, panels, workshops, and social events
• Work directly with academics, practitioners, and guest speakers
• Help build a consistent and high-quality events programme

Opportunities:

• Gain experience in event planning and stakeholder coordination
• Build networks with academics and professionals
• Shape the intellectual direction of the society

Policy Officer

This is a role for those interested in ideas, analysis, and impact. You will:

• Help shape the themes and direction of society discussions
• Support the development of policy-focused content and initiatives
• Connect academic study with real-world issues and debates

Opportunities:

• Develop policy and analytical skills
• Contribute to deeper, more structured discussions
• Explore links between academia, advocacy, and practice

Why Get Involved?

You do not need extensive experience what matters is initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to contribute. This is an opportunity to:

• Build real, transferable skills
• Gain leadership and organisational experience
• Develop confidence, networks, and a public voice

Be part of shaping a society that is still evolving

OU PIPS is not fixed — it’s what we make it.

If you want to influence its direction, build something meaningful, and take ownership of your experience at the OU, this is your moment. Please apply here.