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External Trustee Vacancy

External Trustee Vacancies

We are seeking one External Trustee to sit on our Trustee Board who has strategic thinking, independent judgement, an ability to think creatively and a willingness to speak your mind. This is a voluntary position for a three year term and reasonable expenses can be reimbursed. We are ideally looking to appoint an External Trustee with knowledge or experience in one of the following areas:

  • Students' Association's (Unions or Guilds)
  • Higher Education
  • Student Experience

We are interested in individuals of any age and welcome applications from people from a range of backgrounds. You do not need to have been a charity trustee before as a full training and induction programme will be provided. We are happy to support you in developing your knowledge about our Students' Association. All applications will be considered. 

Our Students' Association exists to represent and support Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) students to have the best university experience. This is our Mission. We are constantly striving towards our Vision that you will have an outstanding experience that will live with you forever and our Values are being Inclusive, Community, Student-Led and Fun. 

We are a charity with charitable purposes and are a separate and independent organisation from GCU. You would be expected to attend at least four meetings a year, an annual training event and some social activities. We encourage our Trustees to attend our meetings in person but you can attend online. Find our more information about the Trustee Board.

We are located on both the Glasgow and London campuses. Find out more about ushow we are run and our strategic plan.You can read our audited accounts that includes our annual achievements and performance.


Please note that current GCU students and employees and Students' Association employees cannot apply to be an External Trustee.

Trustee Role Description
 

We have achieved the NUS Quality Students' Union, Green Impact Students' Unions and Investing in Volunteers accreditation. 

External Trustee Information Pack (pdf)
 

You can watch the experience of one of our Student Trustees:

 

How do I apply?

Please send a copy of your CV or LinkedIn profile and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the Trustee Person Specification and your relevant knowledge, background or experience that would benefit the Trustee Board to hello@GCUstudents.co.uk. Please put ‘External Trustee’ in the subject field. Deadline for submission of applications is Monday 15th April 2024 at 12noon. The anticipated interview date is w/c 29th April 2024. 


For more information, to arrange a visit to the Students' Association Building or an informal discussion about becoming a Trustee please contact:

David Carse

Chief Executive

chief.executive@GCUstudents.co.uk

Chidozie Nwaigwe

Chair of Trustee Board and Student President

president@GCUstudents.co.uk

All students at Glasgow Caledonian University are automatically members of GCU Students' Association.
This membership is free for current GCU students.

 

     


GCU Students' Association, 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA.

Tel: 0141 331 3886 | Email: hello@GCUstudents.co.uk | Messenger: m.me/GCUstudents