The Role:

Every year, two students are appointed to sit on the UWLSU trustee board. They lead and influence the
direction of Student Union.

As a student trustee you will have roughly seven meetings or activities a year. You can hold this position
for as long as you are a student here at UWL, to a maximum of two years. All you have to be is a current
student at UWL when you apply.

The trustee positions are key decision makers in the students’ union. They form part of the trustee
board, which scrutinises how the organisation is run and makes key strategic decisions on the future of
the Students’ Union. Not only that, but they also ensure that the students’ union follows the correct
financial procedures. This is your opportunity to enhance the experience of future students.

Student trustees are more important now than ever, making sure UWLSU remains student led. If you
want to make a real difference in the lives of your fellow students apply for this role today.

Why you should apply:

• Gain experience in understanding and leading organisational strategy

• Gain experience with university governance structures
• Learn how to read and analyse high level reports
• Give your input on real issues affecting fellow students
• Create meaningful networks with people both within and outside of the university

We are looking for an applicant who:

• Can commit to attending 5 trustee board meetings per academic year

• Has an active interest in the issues that students face
• Is able to work collaboratively with other trustees in order to lead and influence the direction of
the Students’ Union

Trustee Board dates for academic year 2021-2022

• 05/10/2021 (Tuesday)
• 07/12/2021 (Tuesday)
• 15/02/2022 (Tuesday) – HALF DAY
• 19/04/2022 (Tuesday)
• 12/07/2022 (Tuesday)

Application process:

You will need to write a statement in support of your application to be a student trustee. You will need
to submit this, along with your CV, to su.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk.

You will then be asked to attend an interview. The panel for the interview will be made up of the current
UWLSU president an alumni trustee and an external trustee.