Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association (ENSA) exists to enable students to make the most of their university experience. We do this by representing, supporting and developing Edinburgh Napier students to be successful in their studies; to try out new things; to engage in, and contribute to, university life; to be healthy and happy; to bring about positive change; and to have fun.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the sporting experience at Edinburgh Napier, whether your interests lie in fairness, funding, wellbeing, performance pathways, or community building, your perspective will directly contribute to positive change.
Board members attend a monthly meeting, typically on Thursday afternoons (up for discussion with the incoming board member's needs), with additional opportunities to support projects, panels, and events throughout the year.
Key Responsibilities
Awards & Recognition
- Blues, Half Blues, Colours and Sports Ball Awards. Panel Review nominations, shortlist top candidates, and contribute to final award decisions recognising outstanding students, athletes, volunteers and clubs.
Funding & Development
- Sports Development Fund Panel Assess funding applications from sports clubs, approve allocations for impactful projects, and provide constructive feedback to unsuccessful applicants to support future improvement.
Policy & Governance
- Policy Review & Approval Evaluate proposed policy updates, identify gaps or improvements, and work collaboratively with ENSA staff to strengthen governance across student sport.
Disciplinary & Conduct
- Potentially participate in Disciplinary Panels hearings, consider evidence, and support fair, balanced decision‑making on disciplinary outcomes.
Events & Engagement
- Sports Awards Ball & Varsity Assist in planning major sports events, contributing to decisions on entertainment, décor, logistics, and event experience.
- Sports Forums Attend forums to gather student feedback and support the Co‑President in representing the student voice.
Campaigns & Promotion
- Club of the Week Select and highlight standout clubs to celebrate achievements and boost visibility.
- Sports Campaigns Support university‑wide campaigns focused on wellbeing, inclusion, safety, and community engagement.
Incentives & Benefits
- Free Macron Sports Advisory Board kit.
- Discounted Awards Ball ticket (based on engagement).
- A direct platform to influence the future of sport at Edinburgh Napier.
- Skill development in leadership, governance, communication, and decision‑making.
- The chance to contribute meaningfully to the Edinburgh Napier sports community.
How to Apply
Please submit a maximum 200-word statement explaining why you would like to join the ENSA Sports Advisory Board to a.brunton@napier.ac.uk by the closing date.
Eligibiility
- You should be an Edinburgh Napier University Student who is a member of a Napier Sports Club.
Closing date: 23:59 on Monday 14 September
Important dates
- 21 & 22 September - initial discussion/ interviews
- Thursday 8 October - first board meeting.