External Trustees provide significant skills, expertise, and important continuity to ensure that the Board delivers its legal obligations and appropriate support for the CEO, staff and other Board Members. A unique part of the Lay Trustee role in a Students’ Union is ensuring that 

Sabbatical Officers and Student Trustees are supported to have a positive experience as Board Members. Having the opportunity to work closely with first-time leaders is a real privilege. 

The role will include:

·       Considering updates from staff and elected officers;

·       Reviewing management accounts and annual audited accounts; 

·       Considering the organisational risk register; 

·       Receiving performance reports and updates on the Strategic Plan.

The Person

The Trustee Board is seeking to appoint an individual who has the following skills and experience:

·       Has knowledge of the local business and public sector community in which the UWSU operates;

·       Has worked at a strategic level and who understands the importance of good governance;

·       Can exercise objective judgement and think creatively;

·       Is an excellent communicator; and

·       Is highly motivated to nurture student leadership.

Apply 

For more information please download the Trustee Role Profile here: /asset/Job/1/Lay-Trustee-Role-Profile.pdf

To apply for the role, please email a copy of your C.V and Cover Letter to tom.clarke@wlv.ac.uk