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Trustee

  • Management Board
  • Unpaid
  • On site: Edinburgh
  • Closing 21st April 2025


  • Advertised from 12th March 2025

Role

Queen Margaret University Students’ Union (QMUSU) is a registered charity (SC012608) in Scotland. We operate independently from Queen Margaret University but work closely with the institution to enhance the student experience and represent the student voice.

As a small union we are proud of our impact and achievements, having scored in the top 3 in Scotland for NSS for consecutive years, having ranked 1st in Scotland in 23/24 for representing students’ academic interests. QMUSU is undergoing an exciting period of transformation as we strengthen our foundations and explore new ways to support our students effectively. A new strategic plan is in development, which will shape our future impact on campus and ensure we provide meaningful opportunities for our students.

To help us achieve this, we are opening recruitment for an External Trustee to join our board.

As a Trustee, we want you to bring your passion, expertise, and fresh ideas to help us grow as a Students’ Union. Your role will primarily involve providing strategic oversight, evaluating organisational performance, and challenging us to innovate. Your experience and insights will contribute to shaping the direction of QMUSU and ensuring we serve our students effectively.

You will be joining a diverse and dynamic Board, where different perspectives and experiences are valued. We believe that diversity leads to better decision-making and a more inclusive environment for our students.

Currently, our Trustee Board consists of:

  • Three elected student officers
  • Three appointed Student Trustees
  • Four External Trustees (volunteers bringing external expertise)

The role of a Trustee is voluntary, with all reasonable expenses reimbursed. The commitment includes attending four in-person Trustee Board meetings annually (each lasting a few hours and participating in one of our sub-committees up to four times per year.

Application notes

For more information, including details on how to apply, please refer to our Recruitment Pack.

If you require a plain text version of this document, please email our CEO at ddoyle@qmu.ac.uk

To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role while cc’ing in both our board chair, Jay Bown jbrown3@qmu.ac.uk and our CEO Dan Doyle ddoyle@qmu.ac.uk

If you have any questions and would like to have an informal conversation, please contact Dan.

Closing date for applications: Monday April 21st at 9:00 am.

Interviews will be held on: Monday 5th May on campus at QMU.


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