Officer Training


Alkhemy Group

Officer Training

Training sessions designed to equip student officers with the skills, confidence, and tools to lead, campaign, and thrive. Practical, experienced-led, and built for the realities of SU life.

Alkhemy officer training

What makes Alkhemy training different

Built from experience

Our trainers bring first-hand SU leadership experience. We understand the officer role, its pressures, and its politics from the inside.

Practical, not theoretical

Every session is built around applied learning. Officers leave with tools, frameworks, and plans they can use immediately.

Flexible delivery

All courses are available in-house, online or in person, and can be shaped around your SU’s calendar and officer structure.

Our training courses

Choose from individual courses or combine them into a one or two-day programme tailored to your officer team’s needs.

1

Creating Positive Change Campaigning 101 to Expert in One Day

  • Explain the core principles of impactful student-led campaigning, including power mapping and strategy design
  • Identify the difference between awareness-raising, influencing, and organising tactics
  • Develop a campaign plan with clear objectives, messaging, stakeholders, and timelines
  • Analyse risks and opportunities to maximise influence within the SU and wider institution
  • Reflect on previous SU campaigns to draw lessons and avoid common pitfalls
  • Introduction to our tried and tested LUCIE campaigning model

A residential model is also available for officers and staff wanting to go deeper into the LUCIE model in practice. Get in touch to discuss a bespoke package.

2

#SabbCare Being a Sabb and Looking After Yourself

  • Recognise the unique emotional and professional demands of being an elected officer
  • Apply practical tools for boundary-setting, managing energy, and avoiding burnout
  • Explore techniques for self-compassion, identity maintenance, and peer support
  • Identify internal and external support structures available to sabbatical officers
  • Create a personalised wellbeing action plan for the year ahead
3

Organising and Empowering Students Leading to Activate Your Grassroots

  • Understand the distinction between leading for students and leading with students
  • Apply community organising techniques to mobilise and sustain student-led action
  • Identify and develop new student leaders within your networks
  • Use storytelling and shared purpose to strengthen participation and belonging
  • Design an engagement plan that supports grassroots activity beyond your term of office
4

Making the Most of Your Time Working Effectively with Staff

  • Prioritise goals using practical frameworks including SMART objectives
  • Understand the dynamics of working within a staff-led organisation as a student leader
  • Build effective, respectful, and mutually accountable relationships with SU and university staff
  • Communicate your vision in ways that inspire buy-in and action
  • Navigate common tensions between autonomy and collaboration
5

Team Building Creating an Effective Team Dynamic

  • Identify your personal working style and those of your team members
  • Understand the stages of team development and how to support team cohesion
  • Use practical tools for giving feedback, resolving conflict, and celebrating success
  • Co-create team norms and values that foster trust, respect, and shared accountability
  • Reflect on how identity, privilege, and power dynamics shape team interactions
6

Getting Things Done Practical Workshops

  • Apply project management tools to priority campaigns or projects
  • Set realistic goals and track progress through reflection and task management
  • Identify barriers to implementation and strategies to overcome them
  • Engage stakeholders effectively to build momentum and visibility
  • Share peer tips, templates, and resources for managing officer workloads
Alkhemy campaigning training

Investment

1 Day Course

£595
+ VAT per SU

A full day of training, delivered in person or as two half-day sessions online.

2 Day Course

£995
+ VAT per SU

Two full days of training, delivered in person or as four half-day sessions online.

Looking for something bespoke or want to partner with other SUs? We are flexible to your needs and happy to discuss group or cross-SU delivery options. Get in touch for a conversation.

Ready to get started?

Book a free 30-minute call with Ollie to talk through your officer training needs, or email us directly. We will have a straightforward conversation before you commit to anything.

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