Charity registered in Scotland SC022887
We are seeking two 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.
Vice Chair (External Trustee)
We are looking for an External Trustee who will become the Vice Chair of the Trustee Board with knowledge or experience the following areas:
• Third Sector (Voluntary Sector)
• Governance
• Leadership and Management
You must have a least one year’s experience of being a Trustee on another charity.
The Vice Chair is responsible for supporting the Trustee Board Chair, an elected Full Time Officer who changes every year, in the leadership of the Board. The Vice Chair will deputise for the Chair as required, provide a coaching and mentoring role to the Chair and offer general support to ensure effective Board meetings. The Vice Chair supports the performance management of the Chief Executive. When required, the Vice Chair will have responsibilities in dealing with complaints or conduct issues about the Chief Executive or Full Time Officers. Read the Vice Chair Role Description.
External Trustee
We are also looking for an External Trustee with knowledge and experience in:
• Human Resources Management
We are interested in individuals of any age and welcome applications from people from a range of backgrounds. A full 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 of Glasgow Caledonian University. Find out more about us,how 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.
We have achieved the NUS Quality Students' Union, Green Impact Students' Unions and Investing in Volunteers accreditation.