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Trustee Board and HR & Remuneration (external) member.
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London, Newcastle upon Tyne
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking an external trustee for its Board, someone with a strong background in human resources, organisational development, or people development. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the direction of the Union and ensure it acts in the best interests of over 30,000 students. The successful candidate will attend board meetings and participate in HR sub-committee discussions, contributing to a vital governance role that drives social mobility and enhances student representation. If you are passionate about education and governance, this role could be your chance to make a meaningful impact.
Qualifications
- Experience in human resources or organisational development is essential.
- Background in people development is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Attend six board meetings a year and five HR sub-committee meetings.
- Contribute to the governance of the Union and student representation.
Skills
Job description
The Students’ Union represents over 30,000 students who study at the University, whether in Newcastle, London or around the world. We provide students with a wide range of services from our social and community activities to student representation and advice.
2025 has seen our best elections turnout as well as participation in our societies and social activities. We work closely with the University and share its aspirations of higher education as a powerful driver for social mobility in the region, the UK and internationally.
The Union is governed by a Board of Trustees, drawn from students and external individuals. They set the direction of the Union and ensure that it is acting in the interests of the student body.
Northumbria Students’ Union is seeking an external trustee for the Board, ideally an individual with a background or experience in human resources, organisational development, or people development.
The role is for a period of four years and would be expected to attend six board meetings a year and five meetings of the HR & Remuneration sub-committee of the Board. The successful applicant is able to undertake a second four-year term if approved by the Board.
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