Finance and HR Trustee

About the Organisation

The organisation is an independent charity which exists to represent over 28,000 students at a University. Our organisation is run by students, for students and provides support, representation, advice, student groups and networks, and commercial activity through our events, bar and retail.

You will be joining us at a particularly exciting time as we have just launched our new 4 year strategy which is focused on tackling the cost of studying, boosting student wellbeing and increasing student attainment. We are here to support students to learn well and live more at University and our vision is that students are thriving because we're thriving too!

Our new trustees will be at the forefront of supporting the successful delivery of our new strategy through sharing their professional expertise and strategic mindset whilst providing constructive challenges to enable us to be the best we can be for our students.

We are delighted to be inviting applications for candidates to fill 2 Trustee positions with expertise in Finance or HR.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic oversight in finance or HR. Challenge and guide our elected officers and CEO. Build strong relationships within the board and the wider community. Ensure the Board works together with officers and staff to prioritise students' belonging, wellbeing, and success in everything we do.

Who are we looking for?

• People with the skills, experience and capability to oversee finance or HR at a strategic level. People who resonate with our values and are eager to make a tangible difference. Collaborative team players who can commit to collective leadership and can build and nurture strong relationships.

What's the commitment?

There are 10 meetings per year which we are happy to offer a blend of remote and in person access for, with two away days in January and June which we would like you to attend in person. We expect the commitment to be around one day per month.

Our commitment to diversifying our board

In order for us to be able to make sure every student is able to celebrate who they are, shape their university experience and feel connected to a community, we need to continue to innovate and make sure we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in everything that we do. This means having a commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive Trustee Board.

We would particularly welcome applications from Black and Asian candidates, those who identify as women or non-binary, and disabled candidates, in order to improve representation of these groups on our Board.

We are committed to ensuring that people with a diverse range of skills and experience are encouraged to apply and contribute fully as Trustees. We will strive to remove the barriers that prevent people from applying to become Trustees and ensure that our application and selection processes are inclusive of and accessible to people with a wide range of skills and lived experience.

We welcome candidates from across the UK with the ability to claim reasonable travel expenses to attend in person board meetings.

How to apply

Please click 'apply now' to view the candidate pack and apply for the role. if you have any queries or would like to arrange an informal discussion, we are happy to arrange this. Our contact details can be found in the candidate pack.

The application process will include an up to date CV alongside a personal statement (max 2 pages) that sets out your motivation for the role and how you meet the criteria.

Key dates

Closing date: 12pm, Wednesday 19 th February 2025 Interviews: w/c 3 rd March 2025 (TBC) Trustee Induction: w/c 17 th April (TBC) First Trustee Board Meeting: 19 th April