Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at University of Wolverhampton Students\' Union

The University of Wolverhampton Students’ Union- CEO Salary: £60,000 (more may be available for candidates with exceptional skills and experience) Location: Wolverhampton Contract: Full Time- 35 hours per week Are you ready to lead a progressive, student-led charity into its next phase of growth and innovation? Wolverhampton Students’ Union is seeking a dynamic and values-driven CEO to provide strategic leadership, strong people management, empower student officers, and help us deliver an outstanding experience for our members. About Us The University of Wolverhampton Students’ Union is an independent education charity led by, and for, students. The Students’ Union is central to the University experience and works to support all aspects of student life for the 19,000 plus students studying at Wolverhampton University. Located in a friendly city, with a proud industrial and educational heritage, we are an ambitious and diverse organisation, committed to supporting every student at Wolverhampton University in achieving personal success. We support students through a variety of services including academic representation, campaigns on issues that matter to them, advice and wellbeing services and supporting student communities. We also host a number of events throughout the year and operate a café and two bars on campus. About the role As CEO, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the strategic future of Wolverhampton Students’ Union. You’ll work closely with the Board of Trustees and student officers to translate strategy into action and ensure we remain responsive to the evolving needs of students. We’re looking for a collaborative and inclusive leader who can build strong partnerships within the SU, across the University, and with external stakeholders. You’ll bring a proven track record of strategic leadership, financial oversight, and organisational development, ideally within a values-led or membership-based environment. You’ll also lead a talented staff team, foster a high-performing, inclusive culture, and identify new opportunities to diversify our income and extend our impact. Importantly, you’ll be a visible and supportive presence for our officers and staff, helping them to lead with confidence and drive meaningful change. The successful candidate won’t necessarily need to come from the Higher Education sector, but you must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the trends and issues that affect our students and sector. You’ll have a good understanding of charity governance, financial management and organisational development. We offer an inclusive and fun work environment believe passionately in developing our people. We’re also committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the world and community we’re based in. We respect everyone\’s individual identity and celebrate difference, and encourage applications from all candidates irrespective of background. We’d particularly welcome applications for the role from BAME candidates and those with a disability. It’s a genuinely exciting time for Wolverhampton Students’ Union and we look forward to receiving your application. Key Dates Closing Date: Monday 7 th July at 12pm First Stage Interviews (Remote): Monday 14th July Final Interviews (In-person): Thursday 24 th July Optional Q/A session with the Chair of the Board : https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/adcaa2dc-83d0-42a3-9269-3b229cacd072@77e05ebb-e9bd-449d-90f3-6d101feec26a How to Apply Please click the \’Apply for this job now\’ button to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and apply. For an informal conversation about the role and the application process, please contact our recruitment partners at Atkinson HR Consulting: sannah@atkinsonhrconsulting.co.uk. Please mention ACEVO Jobs when applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr