Student Trustee
Student Trustee Voluntary Position
Exeter Students’ Guild is looking for a Trustee to join our Board. This role would specifically be a Student Trustee role.
This is an exciting time to join the Board as we are currently developing our new strategy that will go live this year.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Trustees are essential to the effectiveness/ effective operation of Exeter Students’ Guild. As a Trustee you will have ultimate legal responsibility for keeping the organisation focused on its purpose and directing our strategy, alongside the staff team. You will also have financial oversight, be responsible for resources, and are expected to ensure the organisation stays within the law.
This role is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who wants to make a lasting contribution to the student experience and help improve the Guild for students.
We are looking for a Student Trustee to join our Trustee Board alongside 14 other Trustees consisting of: 5 External Trustees, 4 other Student Trustees and 5 Elected Officer Trustees.
The post of the Student Trustee is appointed for a period of two years (one term) with the option of a second term (you can just do 1 year of the two-year term if needed). You are required to meet trustee eligibility criteria (as outlined by The Charity Commission), and please note this role is not remunerated. However, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
INTERESTED?
Please take a read through our Trustee Recruitment Pack for more information including the Essential and Desirable criteria for the role.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please complete the application form before the deadline: 8am, 31st March 2025.
You will need to submit an up-to-date CV and will be asked to provide responses (max 300 words each) to the following questions:
- Tell us why you’d like to join the Exeter Students’ Guild as a Trustee - how do your personal values align with the Guild’s core values?
- What knowledge, abilities, and experience can you contribute to our Board?
We recommend you refer to the ‘About You’ section of the Trustee Recruitment Pack to support your answers to the above questions.
If you require any support with your application, please note the University of Exeter Career Zone offers help with CVs and Applications.
If you have any questions or queries about the role, please drop an email to our Chair of the Trustee Board, Alex Martin (Guild President)
Dates for your Diary:
Closing Date: 8am, 31st March 2025
Interviews will be held: 10th and 11th April 2025
HEAR FROM A CURRENT TRUSTEE:
REUBEN SEK – Student Trustee 2023-2025
"Being a student trustee has given me an invaluable insight into the Guild and its relationship with both the University and student community. Working alongside my fellow trustees and the Guild team with a view to making the Exeter student experience the best it can possibly be has developed and refined my skills in communication, problem solving, and strategic planning, which is a great addition to my CV. Joining the Board of Trustees is an eye-opening and extremely rewarding experience, and I highly recommend taking the opportunity to do so."
FANAR AL-DERZI – Student Trustee 2024-2025
What inspired you to become a trustee?
“I was inspired to become a Student Trustee because I wanted to contribute to shaping the student experience beyond just my own involvement in many societies and leadership roles in Guild boards as well. I saw firsthand how governance decisions impact student life, and I wanted to ensure that diverse perspectives were represented at the highest level.”
How has the experience benefited you personally or professionally?
“Being a Student Trustee has been an incredibly valuable experience. It has given me a deeper understanding of strategic decision-making, financial oversight, and governance within a complex organisation. Professionally, it has strengthened my leadership and critical thinking skills, while personally, it has been rewarding to contribute to meaningful change and represent student voices.”
What advice would you give to someone considering becoming a trustee?
“If you’re considering becoming a trustee, I would highly encourage you to go for it. It’s an opportunity to develop skills that go far beyond university life, from governance to leadership and advocacy. Most importantly, it allows you to have a real impact on student experiences and shape decisions that will benefit the wider community.”
Role: Student Trustee Voluntary Position
Closing date: 8.00am, 31st March 2025
Candidate Pack: Student Trustee