About ENSA
Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association (ENSA) exists to enable our 20,000 student members across Edinburgh and around
the globe to make the most of their university experience. We do this by representing, supporting and developing
Edinburgh Napier University students to be successful in their studies; to try out new things; to engage in, and
contribute to, university life; to be healthy and happy; to bring about positive change; and to have fun.
About the role
As our Chair has now come to the end of her term in office, we are looking to recruit a new Chair with the skills and
experience to lead the Board of Directors, promoting good governance and providing effective and empowering line
management to support our CEO. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has the strategic focus,
governance understanding, leadership experience and time to support and develop a committed Board and ensure
ENSA delivers the best experience for students.
Please see the Job Description and Person Spec for full details.
About ENSA’s Board of Directors
The Board is collectively in charge of ENSA, for upholding its values and aligning it to the Association’s charitable
aims. It has overall responsibility for ENSA’s governance: budget-setting and financial reporting, health and
safety, human resources and legal compliance.
The Board is made up of 12 Directors: six External Lay Directors (including the Chair) appointed through a
competitive process for their professional expertise; three Student Lay Directors who are registered students of
Edinburgh Napier University and appointed through a competitive process; and three Sabbatical Officers who are
elected by the student body.
In line with charity law, all ENSA’s Directors (elected and appointed) have equal status. Directors have a variety of
experience and skills which offer different perspectives, and are all, jointly and severally, liable for the
governance of the charity. Directors are expected to take their responsibilities seriously, attend meetings, and
manage any conflicts of interests appropriately.