The Students' Union is an organisation led by students, for students and we need your voice! The Students’ Union has 5 student trustees of the organisation.This role helps students gain an enormous amount of experience and skill throughout the year and adding trustee to your CV will really make you stand out from the crowd!
Trustees are essential to the wellbeing and effectiveness of the Students' Union. Trustees have the ultimate legal responsibility for keeping their organisation focused on its purpose and directing the strategy (working with staff). They also have financial oversight, are responsible for resources, and are expected to ensure the organisation stays within the law.
Acting as trustee of a charity is a serious responsibility requiring an active role in the governance of the organisation. You can learn more about the role trustees play on the Charity Commission website: www.charity-commission.gov.uk
You may not be eligible if you:
For more information on how you can get involved email Asha, your Welfare and Diversity Officer at: asutton3@glos.ac.uk