We have some exciting new voluntary opportunities!
Some places on our Trustee Board specifically for current students are now open. We are looking to appoint up to 4 new Student Trustees to join the Trustee Board to help to ensure that we understand relevant issues from the perspective of current students. Student Trustees will help us ensure that all the Board’s decisions are made in the best interests of students.
This year we will be reserving 2 positions for first year students to get a wide range of students on our Board.
This is a unique position of significant responsibility which will look fantastic on your CV. You'll gain excellent experience and develop skills that translate directly to professional life.
Time Commitments:
- Approximately 5-7 hours per month as a Student Trustee, which includes a monthly 3-hour long Board meeting, usually held 4pm-7pm. These will typically be held in person in the Students’ Union building.
- Reading materials before each meeting.
- Attend two development days per year with the other Trustees.
- Have the opportunity to attend training and networking events, build relationships with other Trustees and take an interest in the Union’s activities.
Term in Role: Up to 3 years (or until you cease to be enrolled as a student at UCLan whichever is sooner)
Salary: Voluntary Position (unpaid)
Location: Preston Campus/Online
Application deadline: 16th October 2024 – 5pm
Interviews: Week commencing 21st October 2024 (online)
How to Apply: To apply for this role please submit:
- An up-to-date CV which shows your full career history – include both paid and voluntary roles (2 pages max)
AND
Either a 1-page document OR a 2-3 min video OR a 5 slide PowerPoint answering these 3 questions:
Why do you want to be a Trustee?
How could you support us in current issues that students are facing?
What are you going to bring to the Board?
If you have any further questions about this role, or you would like to arrange an informal discussion before applying, please do not hesitate to contact Luke Fitzgerald at supresident@uclan.ac.uk
Please also complete the Diversity Monitoring Form This data is kept anonymous and does not form any part of the selection process.
Download the Job Description & Person Specification
Download the pack below which provides further information about the position at UCLan Students’ Union, along with details of the selection process, to assist you in considering and completing your application.
Download and read the Recruitment Pack
Download our strategy to learn what our mission, vision and values are. It may also help you with your application.
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Interview Process: The online interview will take around 30 minutes.
The interview panel will consist of the Chair of Students’ Council (or their nominee) and 2 Elected Officers. We will share the themes of the interview questions with you in advance of this to ensure you can prepare.
We want you to bring your very best self along on the day. If there is anything we can do to make this experience easier for you, please get in touch with us and let us know.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people from Black, Asian, Arab, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification.
We are dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every point in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be just who we are looking for.