Career

Benjamin Orford Thompson is a Politics with Economics student at the University of Bath, currently on his professional placement year and set to graduate in 2027. He was born and raised in Madrid, Spain, and attended King’s College Soto.

He is serving his second term in the Students’ Union, having held the roles of Community Officer and now SU President, where he also chairs the Board of Trustees. His work has included projects related to governance, equity and inclusion, and student transport.

During his time at university, Benjamin founded the Bath Beats Society, worked at the SU bar, and joined the Bristol UOTC. He extended his placement year to continue working in student leadership.

Before starting university, he worked as a primary school teaching assistant and completed a self-supported bikepacking trip across 11 Western European countries.

Benjamin is also a member of:

• Nominations Committee
• Remuneration Committee

He is also an Observer at Finance Committee

Register of Interests declaration

Read the 2025/26 Register of Interests for Benjamin Orford Thompson and other members of Council