Jerry Isokariari has been elected as the full-time Societies and Service officer for the academic year 2014/2015.

Isokariari won with 39% of the vote, narrowly beating runner up Jazmin Kopotsha who obtained 36% of the votes.

In his manifesto, he pledged to focus on obtaining society space and services for the second campus and increase annual funding for societies.

He also said he will aim to arrange daily drop-in sessions for students, as well as pushing for more international food on campus.

He will work with the students’ union and the other newly elected FTOs to accomplish this during his tenure and believes that his experiences as president of the Afro-Caribbean Society have given him the valuable expertise to act as Societies and Services officer.

Isokariari, a third year student of mechanical engineering, said: “I’m so happy that I won the election. My campaign was a bit slow at the start, I got my banner up on Tuesday.

“I put in a lot of effort talking to people, rather than handing out flyers. It’s easier to communicate with people and get them to know your manifesto points.

“Having looked at other candidates’ manifestos, I think I need to pick up a few points from theirs, it’s all about making the students’ union a better place.”

The exit polls showed Jazmin winning with 28% and Jerry with 26%.

He said his priority would be to get awards for committee members recognised on transcript.

He thanked his campaign team, and everyone who voted for him.

Rival candidate and runner-up for the Societies and Services post, Glyn Williams, wished Mr Isokariari well and urged him to: “Try and have fun whilst you’re doing it.”