External Trustee
Durham Students’ Union
Location: Durham
Commitment: Voluntary
Term: Four years (renewable)
Closing date: Midday on Friday 29th May 2026
About the Role
As an External Trustee, you will play a key role in setting and monitoring Durham SU’s strategy, providing financial oversight, managing risk, and ensuring the organization remains fit for purpose. The Board meets five times per year, and trustees may also be invited to engage in other opportunities such as sitting on an appointments panel, meeting with auditors, or attending a student awards ceremony.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and monitor strategy
- Provide financial oversight
- Manage risk
- Ensure organization remains fit for purpose
- Participate in Board meetings (five times per year)
- Engage in additional opportunities (appointments panel, auditors, student awards)
Qualifications & Experience
- Knowledge of the Higher Education sector or Students’ Unions
- Experience in political, corporate, or financial settings
- Curious, genuine, enthusiastic about Durham SU
- First‑time trustees welcome – inclusive Board sought with diverse perspectives
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and complete the application form, where you will be asked to answer three questions. Each answer should be a maximum of 400 words.
- Tell us why you’d like to join Durham SU as a Trustee and how do your personal values align with the SU’s?
- What knowledge, abilities, and experience can you contribute to our Board’s collective skills?
- How would you add value to the Board and our work to support students?
Please mention ACEVOJobs when applying.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Midday on Friday 29th May 2026
Interviews: Monday 8th June 2026
Contact
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Matilda: matilda@atkinsonhr.co.uk
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