► Our Strategy

Strategic Priorities

• Build a better understanding of our members and their needs

The diversity of our membership presents both benefits and challenges, hence understanding the collective needs of our members is essential.
Utilise market research to build organisational knowledge of our members.
Continually strengthen a culture of listening to our membership base and canvassing opinion to ensure we deliver services that meet their diverse needs.
Improve communication in order to establish an ongoing conversation about the student experience.
Harness the work undertaken by student groups to inform policy development and support member activity in key areas where gaps are identified .
Target development and support for members who demonstrate ability and commitment.

• Develop the understanding of LGoS as a lobbying organization

We communicate to all stakeholders our role in bringing about positive change for students by providing the University with evidence based feedback and working with it to develop policy.
Improve our engagement with the University in order to increase our scrutiny and lobbying roles.
Continue to deal with issues affecting large group of members, applying our expertise to ensure a fair University system.
Develop governance systems that promote increased student involvement .
Implement and constantly review the progress of a flexible governance system that is focused on policy development.
Communicate our impact and celebrate success.

• Champion the role of students in wider society

We will be the voice of students at the University of Liverpool, promoting their rights and celebrating the positive contributions of students in shaping civil society.
Better support more student groups and their events, placing this activity at the heart of our programme.
Facilitate opportunities that support the local community, aiding integration, and breaking down barriers that may exist.
Educating students in their role as active citizens and equipping them to make a positive contribution.
Work in partnership with the University to offer an international experience to members.
Drive change that creates an environment for the next generation of leaders to emerge.

• Realise student potential by developing people, processes and practices

We support members with their informal learning by providing them with opportunities to take responsibility, engage in enterprise and demonstrate leadership.
Recognise that elected representatives, staff and students often act as volunteers and invest in and reward them with training and development opportunities.
Develop a flexible and committed workforce that focuses on delivering positive outputs and outcomes.
Employ students as staff where possible to provide a direct financial benefit to students and contribute to their holistic University experience.
Foster a staffing culture that develops the ability of our participating members.
Critically evaluate processes and practises to ensure they promote involvement and enterprise.

• Ensure that the organisation remains fit for purpose and committed to wider social responsibility

In order for us to remain legitimate, responsible and sustainable, we must balance our social responsibilities whilst retaining the efficient use of resources.
Diversify income and operate efficiently to remain financially secure.
Develop the estate to provide safe social spaces that support informal learning, peer support and community cohesion.
Continually improve our practices in terms of environmental sustainability.
Engage with the corporate social responsibility agenda undertaking activity responsibly, trading to our values and promoting student led events.
Act as an agent of change and encourage members to do likewise.

The Guild

Hello and welcome to Liverpool Guild of Students!

As a University of Liverpool student, you are automatically one of over 17000 members of the Guild. We are run by 4 elected students, who are supported by staff and volunteers.

The Guild aims to make students lives better, through campaigning with you to make positive change and providing you with a huge range of opportunities to meet other people, gain new skills and have fun.