External Trustee

Being a Trustee is a fantastic opportunity to really make a difference. Our Board have to constantly balance the needs of the members against the demands of resources and legislation, which makes it a fascinating opportunity.

Trustees have ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of the Students’ Union and ensuring that it is solvent, well-run and delivering the objectives for which it has been set up. This is achieved through attending regular meetings where the business of the Union is discussed, scrutinised and set for the following period.

The Trustees on the Board all bring with them different skills, experiences and expertise which all feed into the collective decision making. This means that each trustee is not expected to be an expert in student life and finance and running a business and strategy etc. The Board are responsible for listening to advice from other Trustees, senior staff and external professionals to make collective decisions.

A full role description can be found in the appendix of this document, along with a summary of the Charity Commission guidance.