Join NHHS!
Do you want to join one of Scandinavia’s most active student unions? Now you have the chance! A position in the student union will provide you with many useful experiences, challenges and opportunities to work with something you are passionate about. You will get to know students across classes, as well as establish many new friendships.
A position in NHHS is developing, educational and not least social. Theoretical knowledge from school is admittedly important, but practical experience from NHHS is extremely valuable later in life. There is a wide range of positions that can be applied for, and it is easy to find something you are interested in.
Whether you are attending your first year at NHH or are an experienced NHHS member who wants to have fun or are passionate about influencing the subjects at NHH, there is a position that is right for you! All we expect is that you want to learn something new and spend some time at the student union.
Available positions
The Executive Board
Sitting on the Executive Board is an experience that isn’t easily described, but let’s give it a try anyway. The Executive Board is the umbrella over the entire student association. We aim to make it as rewarding, fun, and challenging as possible to be a part of NHHS, whether you are involved at the highest level in a subcommittee or a member of an interest group. The Executive Board is responsible for the day-to-day operations of NHHS and ensures that the student association functions as it should. Over the past nine months, all board members have put in a lot of effort to provide the best possible conditions for the operation and development of all subcommittees and interest groups. Throughout the calendar year, the Executive Board also organizes a variety of events and plays a role in shaping events like “Førstekullsuken» and the «Tillitsvalgseminar.» This, of course, requires both time and planning, but there’s nothing more enjoyable than creatingsomething that brings happiness and satisfaction to so many. This year has been largely characterized by the need to think innovatively, and the Executive Board has had to make many tough decisions. This is a significant responsibility, and if you wish to run for the Executive Board, you must be prepared and motivated for it.
Another of the Executive Board’s tasks is to represent NHHS in various contexts. Everything from conferences to other representation around Norway and the Nordic countries is attended by NHHS, not to mention all the exciting things happening at NHH. These tasks can be enjoyable, but at the same time, they are very important. The Executive Board consists of eight people who work closely together, and by the end of the year, the other seven will know you better than many others. The office will, in many ways, feel like your second home, and you will spend a lot of time here. Therefore, it’s important that the Executive Board members get along well and have good teamwork within the board. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the optimal composition of the Executive Board, but one commonality is the advantage of having a diverse group of people with different experiences. This way, you will bring forward as many perspectives as possible when discussing an issue and be well-equipped to make the best decision for the majority of NHHS.
In the Executive Board, you will be involved in major decisions in NHHS and discuss central issues within the association. The Executive Board processes applications, initiates new projects, and advocates for issues with the leadership at NHH. A common thread in the work you do is that you always try to act in the best interest of NHHS as a whole. This comes with a lot of responsibility, a steep learning curve, but also a lot of joy! You will become skilled at organizing and planning, and you will learn to make quick decisions in pressured situations. You will become organized because such planning and execution require both effort and discipline. Speaking in front of larger gatherings will also become something you are comfortable with, and your debating skills will improve through the many interesting discussions you will take part in. We hope you run for election if this sounds exciting to you.
Good luck!
President
Do you want to embark on the challenge of your life? Does it sound tempting to work with Norway’s most active and best student association? Do you want to be a part of further developing an organization that is constantly growing? Could you imagine taking on responsibility, leading others, and participating in significant decision-making processes? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider running for the position of president of the Executive Board.
As the president of the Executive Board, your days will be filled with activities and challenges. No two days are the same, and you never know what tomorrow will bring. An essential part of your role as the president is to motivate and coordinate the other members of the Executive Board. You will facilitate their ability to carry out their tasks in the best possible way while also leading the large, complex, and fantastic organization that is NHHS. Together with the other members of the Executive Board, you will have the leading, controlling, coordinating, and administrative function within the student association.
As president, you will have the best overview of what is happening in NHHS. You will ensure continuity and progress throughout the entire organization, and you will serve as the public face of the student association. You should not rule out the possibility of speaking on behalf of NHHS in the media, as you, as the president, become an interesting interviewee in matters related to NHH and NHHS. As president, you will have significant influence through meetings with the rectorate, management, and the rest of the administration in general. Additionally, you will have meetings with subcommittees, interest groups, and committees within the student association, and you will be a permanent member of the Finance Board. In other words, you will be deeply involved in the activities of the student association and have the opportunity to set the agenda in many areas that are important to the student association. Legal responsibility for NHHS also rests with your position, which includes, among other things, that your signature commits the student association.
The most rewarding aspect of being the president of the Executive Board and the student association is all the talented people you will have the opportunity to collaborate with. You will get to know many wonderful people both within and outside the student association. If you run for president in NHHS, we can guarantee that the year 2024 will be one of the best and most challenging years of your life. If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to get in touch!
Head of Organization (Vice-President)
NHHS is a complex organization that is constantly growing, which over many years has required organizational changes to ensure that NHHS operates as efficiently as possible. The organizational responsibility has recently been refined into the position of Head of Organization, and this position provides the opportunity to influence NHHS in both the short and long term.
The Head of Organization is responsible for the Strategic Forum, General Assembly, and the follow-up of NHHS’ by-laws, instructions, and guidelines. In addition to this, one is responsible for NHHS’ internal systems, such as Google Workspace. The Head of Organization is also the Vice-President of the Executive Board, which means one acts as the leader’s deputy but also serves as a support in the formal board work.
In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing NHHS’ organizational development and be an initiator for new processes. Being part of the Executive Board is challenging, but above all, incredibly exciting and educational. A year as the Head of Organization in the Executive Board is a year you will never forget!
Head of Student Politics
The Head of Student Politics in the Executive Board serves as the student association’s ambassador both internally and externally. In this position, you have a unique opportunity to influence NHH’s educational direction and represent the perspectives of NHH students to external institutions and political actors we collaborate with.
Internally, this entails being the student association’s representative in various committees and working groups where important decisions affecting students’ academic life are made. You participate in regular meetings with the NHH Board and the rectorate, and you are often invited to conferences, committees, and other forums where the student voice is crucial. As the Head of Student Politics, you are a permanent member of the Education Committee, where significant decisions regarding NHH’s education are discussed, as well as the Learning Environment Committee, which focuses on students’ physical and mental well-being. In addition, there are opportunities for participation in other councils and committees.
Externally, you have the primary responsibility for maintaining good collaborative relationships with other educational institutions in Bergen and nationally. Locally, you represent the student association in the Velferdstinget Vest, where representatives from various educational institutions in Western Norway discuss student political issues. At the national level, you represent NHH to the Norsk Studentorganisasjon (NSO), which deals with national student political issues. Additionally, you are responsible for maintaining contact with the Ministry of Education and its ministers.
The role of Head of Student Politics is highly exciting. You become an ambassador for the members’ engagement and have the pleasure of conveying the heart issues of NHH students. Through cooperation and dialogue, you achieve favorable solutions with the outside world and gain valuable insights.
Head of Financial Affairs
NHHS is a complex medium-sized business with over 20 million in assets and nearly 20 million in annual revenue. As the Head of Financial Affairs, you have the primary responsibility for all of this. You are to have oversight and control over all financial transactions and everything that affects NHHS’s finances. Therefore, the role involves close contact with almost everyone in NHHS, especially the Regnskapsgruppen, head of financial affairs in the various subcommittees, and your own board.
Your role in the Executive Board is to have control over the money! You are to provide the financial perspective on the matters that the Executive Board and the Finance board decide at any given time. At the same time, you must ensure sensible financial development for the association. Your tasks beyond the regular board duties include preparing full and half-year financial statements, creating and monitoring the entire budget for the Executive Board and subcommittees. In addition, you need to follow up on investment decisions and ensure that UKEN, NHH-Symposiet, and Bergen Challenge deliver financially.
Through the position of Head of Financial Affairs in the Executive Board, you learn a tremendous amount. High-level financial management, accounting in theory and practice, laws and regulations that not even the MRR group knew existed, the accounting system Visma net, as well as the preparation of investment analyses. After reading this, you might be thinking, «Why on earth run for Head of Financial Affairs?» The answer is quite simple because you can have the most challenging, demanding, rewarding, and enjoyable year of your life! You will get to know an infinite number of people, and you will gain experiences you can’t get anywhere else. Moreover, you will gain the world’s best insight into the world’s best student association!
Head of Corporate Relations & Communication
The position of Head of Corporate Relations & Communication in the Executive Board offers incredible experiences and exciting challenges. Throughout your year you will make many new and valuable connections within NHHS and the business community, all while having an incredible amount of fun.
You are responsible for maintaining our current main corporate partners while also seeking out new opportunities. Along the way, you will gain knowledge and experiences that can’t be learned in the classroom. Sales skills, negotiation techniques, and presentation skills are just some of the areas where you’ll have the opportunity to excel. It’s also important for a Head of Corporate Relations & Communication to have patience and be ready to tackle challenges head-on. Is the company you are dealing with the right partner for NHHS? It’s your task to secure attractive, strong, and long-term partnerships for our student association that withstand economic fluctuations and other challenges in today’s market.
You will also have the authority and responsibility to approve sponsorship activities in the student association’s subcommittees. Collaborating with the subcommittees is both educational and exciting. In addition to this, you, along with the Markedsgruppen, will have the coordinating responsibility for sponsorship efforts throughout NHHS.
As if that weren’t enough, you will also take on overall responsibility for communication in the student association. You will be the editor-in-chief for NHHS’s website and social media, in addition to being responsible for media relations in collaboration with the leader. As the Head of Corporate Relations & Communication in the Executive Board, you will have a unique opportunity to negotiate and collaborate with major and exciting players in the business world, while working with communication – an opportunity few get.
Will you take on the challenge?
Head of events
As the Event Manager, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating all collaborative projects within NHHS and overseeing the planning and execution of the Excecutiveboard’s events. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable project management experience and serve as a crucial link between the core board and the broader student association.
You will be primarily responsible for some of NHHS’s most significant events, including the International Welcome Week in January, Welcome Week in August, and the May 17th breakfast. Additionally, you’ll work alongside the NHHS project group, allowing you the creative freedom to design new and exciting events throughout the year.
To excel in this role, you should be highly organized and thrive in a dynamic environment. With multiple tasks often occurring simultaneously, being well-prepared is essential. However, this position is also one of the most social on the board, featuring some of the most enjoyable responsibilities.
Prepare yourself for an exciting and enriching year ahead! If you have any questions about the position, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Head of Operations
Are you a person with big ideas and loads of execution ability? If so, it sounds like the role as Head of Operations is perfect for you. As the Head of Operations, you are the link between the student association and the office of property management at NHH. In addition, you hold responsibility for the student association’s liquor license, which is perhaps the most important thing the student association has. As an operations manager, you’ll never have a dull day at school, and you’ll have the opportunity to further develop Bergen’s largest nightclub, Kjelleren. The Head of Operations is one of the roles of the executive board where you can shape the position and fully thrive. What are you waiting for? Apply for the role as Head of Operation!
Head of HR
Common to everything that happens in NHHS is the wonderful people in the association. It is us, the students, who are crucial to all the great experiences here in NHHS. As Head of HR, you will have the opportunity to use your enthusiasm and vision to strengthen the student association’s work with the human resources we have here at NHHS. The role as Head of HR was new a new addition to The Executive Board in 2024, following the organizational change FiKS. This means that the position is still very new, and you will therefore have a chance to help shape this important role further.
As Head of HR you play an important role in the election processes within the student association and in organizing the elections, ensuring fair processes, and encouraging active participation from all members. Additionally, you will be involved in recruitment weeks and hiring processes for projects within the student association. This new position gives you the opportunity to be a driving force for change and inclusion in the student association.
As Head of HR, you are also responsible for ensuring the inclusion of international students. You will actively work to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued, regardless of nationality, cultural background, or language. In addition to focusing on international inclusion, Head of HR will also be responsible for developing and implementing inclusion measures that ensure all members of the student association feel included and respected.
UKEN
DEAR FELLOW STUDENT! Congratulations! You are on the right track. You are now looking at what might be your first step towards the most fun and challenging thing you can spend your time on at NHHS – namely, UKEN!
UKEN is by far the largest subcommittee at NHH. It will ultimately consist of around 1,000 fUKENsjonærer (volunteers) from both NHH and other educational institutions in Bergen. This makes UKEN Norway’s second-largest student festival. Over the course of 17 days, more than 30,000 visitors will pass through NHH to experience what UKEN has to offer. The program has previously featured everything from world record attempts and children’s and seniors’ days to concerts and revues. The UKErevy (UKEN Revue) has won awards multiple times at the Norwegian Student Revue Championships and is a traditional, professional production in the city of Bergen. It is the UKEstyret (UKEN Board) that gets to decide exactly what the program for UKEN 26 will contain, which records will be broken, what the theme of UKErevyen 26 will be, and who will perform on the many stages of UKEN. If you join the UKE family, I promise you many new friendships and memories for life. Proof of this is all the former fUKENsjonærer who return in droves to every UKEN to relive the unique feeling that UKEN gave them and still gives them.
Creating UKEN 26 is going to be the most fun thing you have ever done in your life! UKEgreetings from UKEstyret 24.
Head of UKEN
As UKE Leader, you have two tasks:
1: Have the most fun of anyone in UKEN.
2: Take responsibility when things go wrong and give praise when everything goes well.
If you think you can manage these two things, there should be no doubt—you should run for UKE Leader! As UKE Leader, you will manage the largest subcommittee at NHH. Together with 1,000 other fUKENsjonærer, you will create a festival with 30,000 visitors and a turnover in the double-digit millions. When UKEN kicks off in March 2026, you can enjoy a fully professional festival that YOU have led to success! You will never have worked harder, you will never have felt so much anxiety, and you will never do a job that is so worth it!
Head of Revue
The first UKErevy was staged in Bergen as early as 1946. In other words, as Revue Director, you are entrusted with nothing less than a piece of cultural heritage! As the Revue Director for UKEN, you are responsible for a section of 70–90 members, who often share expertise in areas such as sound, lighting, music, costume design, dance, or similar fields. This makes the role somewhat unique, as you will likely lead a group of people who know much more than you do in their specific area, and humility is a healthy approach to the role. The revue section also tends to be a group that puts in an incredible number of hours in the auditorium, so it’s important to know how to motivate! You decide whether to be more or less involved in the creative process, but you are the one responsible for the organizational execution of the revue process. The sense of camaraderie created in the Revue Section in the NHH auditorium is something truly special!
Head of PR
Do you want to ensure that UKEN 26 becomes the most attended UKEN ever? Then you should run for PR Manager! As PR Manager, your job is to make sure that everyone knows about UKEN. The school and the city will be painted green, and the UKE joy will be spread to all, as it has been since the 80s. Whether through social media, campaigns, ticket releases, stunts, or other crazy ideas, everyone should understand that UKEN 26 will be the highlight of the year! As PR Manager, you will be responsible for all of UKEN’s external communication. You need to be both organized and a bit creative. If you like making others happy, and you get a thrill when you hear the word «sold out,» there is only one thing to do: RUN FOR PR MANAGER!
Head of Finance
«You can study economics in London, Copenhagen, or even BI, but it’s only at NHH that you can try it out in practice,» a wise UKEpamp (UKE bigwig) once said. As Finance Manager in UKEN, this is truer than in perhaps any other position. You hold overall responsibility for budgeting, accounting, reporting, and payment management related to UKEN. Additionally, you work a lot on developing financial routines in the UKE organization, as well as risk and sales analyses. UKEN has a turnover of several million kroner—there are few similar experiences to bring with you out of your studies!
Head of Marketing and Corporate Relations
Do you want to be UKEN’s foremost ambassador to the business world? As Marketing Manager, you lead the work on UKEN’s partnership agreements with Norwegian businesses. Everything from negotiations and follow-up of small supplier contracts to the largest main partnerships goes through your section. UKEN has partnerships with companies that go back as far as 20 years. This is not only due to many skilled former Marketing Managers but also because UKEN delivers a product that is entirely unique. You will manage this product and get an early insight into «life after death»—the business world.
Head of Information/Deputy Head
Do you want to gain unique insight into the UKE organization while leading your own section? As Information Manager, you get the opportunity to do just that by being both the leader of the Information Section and the Deputy Leader of UKEN. In addition, you can adorn yourself with the title of General Secretary. As Information Manager, you will have many different tasks and be responsible for everything from hiring rounds to internal information flow and social events for the fUKENsjonærer. You will work on a variety of challenges and learn a lot about leadership and project management. In the Information Section, there are groups working on technical tasks and others with more practical responsibilities, which means you’ll face a broad range of interesting challenges and learn a lot. The Information Section is also the central hub of UKEN and consisted of 150 fUKENsjonærer in UKEN 24. Together with these fUKENsjonærer, you will ensure that UKEN has cool websites, magical photographs, sleek designs, memorable parties, and much more!
Head of Sales
Imagine being the manager of Bergen’s largest nightclub! That’s exactly what you are as Sales Manager in UKEN. Not only that, but you also lead UKEN’s largest section, which in UKEN 22 included well over 400 fUKENsjonærer. You will oversee all of UKEN’s bar operations, food sales, logistics, and security. Additionally, you will work on supplier agreements for food and beverages, such as deciding what kind of wine the UKE wine of 24 will be. Your section ensures the party in the auditorium and the Kjelleren during UKEN, and what a party it is!
Head of Events
UKEN is a culture festival, and the type of culture the festival will offer is decided by the Event Section. This section books artists, organizes technical setups, creates shows and events, arranges sports days, and children’s and seniors’ days, among other things. It requires a lot of work, but if you’re interested in music and culture, enjoy planning, and love organizing things, there’s no better position at NHHS. Since the 80s, UKEN has brought joy and excitement to both fUKENsjonærer and visitors. Are you the Event Manager who will take UKEN to new heights?
NHH AID
Leader
The leader of NHH Aid has primary responsibility for the administrative and strategic aspects of Aid. In addition to this, the leader is responsible for coordinating the subcommittee’s work and maintaining continuous communication with the aid organization.
Financial Manager and Head of Internal Affairs
The finance and organizational manager is responsible for ensuring that the funds collected and received are channeled directly to the project, and they are responsible for all of NHH Aid’s assets and their organization. The finance and organizational manager has responsibilities in accordance with the subcommittee’s common instructions and is required to oversee the financial manager in the action committee.
Information Manager
The information officer is responsible for informing the student body about the group’s work and progress, promoting events, and primarily conveying the awareness of attitudes to the students at NHH. They also have responsibility for newsletters and the website www.nhhaid.no.
Event Manager
The event coordinator is responsible for planning and executing the subcommittee’s activities throughout the year. This includes a main event in both the spring and fall, with the program and theme determined by each respective board.
Marketing Manager
The marketing manager is responsible for liaising with the subcommittee’s sponsors.
Project Manager
The project manager is responsible for the development and coordination of projects that generate assistance for the purpose.
HR and Social Manager
The HR and social responsibility officer has the primary responsibility for the social welfare of the members of NHH Aid. Additionally, they should focus on the development of culture and camaraderie in the period after the Action Week, with the aim of creating a safe and social environment for members beyond the weeks when the Action Week is planned and carried out.
Hytteutvalget
Would you look at that!
NHHS’ most fun group is up for yet another election. Hytteutvalget is responsible for Kramboden, NHHS’ very own cabin, just outside Bergen City center. The cabin became ours in 1938, thus making it an integral part and the backbone of the student organization. The cabin is used for partying and social gatherings between teams, UKEN etc. and it is Hytteutvalget’s task to facilitate to make sure everything runs smooth. Every year we host Førstekullsseminar, dugnadsuke and a Christmas party with our beloved alumni. If you like cabins, parties and hosting parties, then this is definitely the place for you. There are 5 positions, where none of them requires any prior knowledge, other than motivation and joy for cabins.
Leader
The Chairperson of the Cabin Committee has the main responsibility of representing and managing the cabin committee throughout the year. As leader of the Cabin Committee, you will have the primary responsibility for organizing the events during your term.
Head of Financial Affairs
As Head of Financial Affairs of the Cabin Committee, you will be responsible for ensuring that the committee does not lose control of its budget. Head of Financial Affairs in the Cabin Committee will have the main responsibility for budgeting for events and the daily operations of the «Kramboden».
Head of Booking
As the Head of Booking in the Cabin Committee, you will be responsible for handling booking requests. Head of Booking will say «Yes» or «No» to requests and ensure that the guests of Kramboden know what to do.
Head of Information
As Head of Information in the Cabin Committee, your responsibility will be to spread information about Kramboden and the events. This can be done through many different methods, limited only by your creativity!
Head of Purchase
As the Head of Purchase in the Cabin Committee, you will be responsible for making purchases. Head of Purchase will usually make purchases for events and then forward them to Head of Finance.
Head of the Business Committee (NU)
As the Head of the Business Committee, you hold the overall responsibility for the daily operations of the committee, while ensuring that all our events run smoothly, including social events, business presentations, and career fairs. In other words, you are responsible for an important revenue source for the student association and represent an incredible group of people. In practice, the role involves leading board meetings, setting the strategy for the committee, making decisions when issues arise, maintaining the relationship with our partner Deloitte, and reporting to NHHS. Additionally, by virtue of the position, you will also become a board member of the NHHS Finance Committee, which is a highly educational experience as it involves participating in financial decisions and strategy for the student association as a whole.
Leader of the Career Fairs (KD)
As the Leader of the Career Days, you will be responsible for organizing this year’s biggest event, the Career Days. This is one of the coolest positions you can take on during your time at NHH, and you have the opportunity to do so already in your first year. You will have the chance to do things your way, be creative from day one, you’ll be allowed to try and fail, and you will learn an incredible amount. You will experience tremendous personal growth and learn things you definitely won’t learn in Aud Max.
As the Career Days Leader, you will be a member of the Business Committee board and will also set up your own Career Days board. You’ll work closely with companies, meet many key figures from the business world, and be responsible for over 200 people.
So, if you are eager to learn an extreme amount, contribute to student welfare for the entire school, and create something completely new together with others, then being the Career Days Leader is something you should definitely apply for.
The Student Committee at NHH
The Student Committee at NHH is the only subcommittee that can influence the academic daily life of the students. We’re representing the students in committees and departments together with fellow students and the NHH administration. As a part of the board of the Student Committee, you’ll have a big opportunity to influence academic politics and solve different challenges. Do you want to improve your own and your fellow students’ academic life at NHH? Then run for the board of the Student Committee at NHH.
Head of the Master’s Program
The Master’s Program Representative is responsible for coordinating and implementing initiatives related to the master’s programs at NHH. The Master’s Program Representative leads the Master’s Group, which consists of active members of the Student Committee at the master’s level. The Master’s Program Representative is responsible for awarding the Master’s Students’ Prize for Outstanding Effort annually at the master’s graduation ceremony.
Head of the Bachelor’s program
The Bachelor’s Program Representative is responsible for coordinating and implementing initiatives related to the bachelor’s programs at NHH. The Bachelor’s Program Representative is responsible for following up with the class representatives and has the main responsibility for coordinating the mid-term evaluation and awarding the Bronze Sponge every semester.
Head of Welfare Policy
Responsible for welfare policy is NHHS’s head of delegation in external political contexts. Together with the person responsible for student politics in the Core Board, you will have overall responsibility for representing NHHS in the Western Welfare Council and the Norwegian Student Organization. To be able to do this in the best possible way, knowledge of the student welfare schemes in Bergen, and education policy in Norway in general, is required. The Welfare Council helps administer the semester fee and all the benefits students receive through Sammen – the Students’ Association in Western Norway. Making these decisions and having the opportunity to influence in interaction with student representatives from other educational institutions is both exciting and challenging. You also lead the political committee, which is the group in SPU responsible for working towards the Welfare Council, other political bodies and general policy development on behalf of NHHS.
