Halls Committees

The role of the Halls Committee

Halls Committees are formed at Kirkstall Brewery, Opal 1&2, Sugarwell Court, Woodhouse Flats and Carnegie Village to improve student engagement, the student voice and the student experience within halls. Working closely with the Residences Team the Halls Reps get to plan events, create community spirit amongst residents and feedback issues experienced by the wider halls community. This is a great way to get your ideas heard and Halls Committee meetings take place once a month with the Residential Officer Team.

Why become a Halls Rep

Becoming a Halls Rep has a number of benefits which including:   is a great way to make friends, gain valuable experience for your CV and become part of the Leeds Met community.

Get paid
Halls Reps will receive £120 for the full academic year in three instalments (Dec, Mar, and May) of £40. This is to reward Halls Reps who have continuously upheld their duties and responsibilities.

Gain new skills for your CV
As a Halls Rep you will gain valuable experience to add to your CV and ultimately increase your employability. You will develop skills in communication, teamwork, meeting skills, problem solving, planning, organisation and time management.

Have your say
You will get the chance to put your opinion across on a range of halls related issues and represent the views of your community.

Halls Rep hoodie
Each representative will receive a free Leeds Metropolitan Halls Rep hoodie.

Responsibilities for Halls Committee members

• Attendance at monthly halls committee meetings. This will include liaising with property management, The Residences Team, Student Union Exec and commercial services. Attendance at the Students Union's housing forums.
• To increase communication in the halls by being visible, talking to students, listening to students, and generally getting to know residents within your halls.
• To be responsible for voicing the concerns of residents and to be a representative of the student voice within your halls.
• To promote a positive behaviour within halls and help to build a greater community spirit amongst all residents.
• To enhance the student experience by helping to plan and promote student led initiatives and events.
• To assist in promoting the Students Union, the Residential Team and other support services across the university
• To represent the university in a professional manner and to encourage other residents to do the same.