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University of Gloucestershire Students' Union
The Park
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GL50 2RH

Tel: 01242 714360

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External Trustee - Finance - Voluntary Role

Gloucestershire

The UoG SU Board of Trustees Vacancies

The Board of Trustees at UoG SU has up to 13 members. These include three Officer Trustees and up to five External Trustees and up to five Student Trustees. Trustees are essential to the effectiveness of the Students’ Union and have the ultimate legal responsibility for keeping the organisation focussed on its purpose and directing the strategy. They also have financial oversight, are responsible for resources and are expected to ensure that the organisation stays within the law.

We are currently seeking new Board members as detailed below. This is an exciting time to be joining UoG SU as we are implementing our new strategy. As an organisation we have been focused on communities, change and the education of our members.

External Trustee (Finance)

We are looking for a trustee with experience and expertise in finance to sit on our Audit and Risk committee. You will be a qualified accountant with experience of financial management, governance and oversight and an understanding of financial audit best practice. Previous experience of Audit and Risk committee work is of interest but not essential. Each term lasts 3 years and trustees can serve a maximum of 2 consecutive terms. Extensions are dependent on re-election to the board.

The individual appointed as trustee will need to be sympathetic to the aims of the SU and more generally share a commitment to the broader values of the student movement; student representation, student rights and the student experience – and the importance of students having a platform to organize together to help make these values a reality.

The role requires a careful balance; trustees need to respect the democratic will of the membership where possible but also be willing to think creatively, challenge constructively and point out potential risk. The Board is comprised of External Trustees, Student Trustees, and Officer Trustees and oversees the work of a team of permanent staff led by the Chief Executive Officer.

Ahead of applying please read the 'External Trustee (Finance) Role' Description on our website by clicking on Apply Now.

Closing date for applications: 19 June 2025. Interview Date: Late June/early July