At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide independent oversight of strategy, finance, risk, and governance for the Students' Union.
- Company: Aston Students' Union is a vibrant membership organisation for Aston University students.
- Benefits: Opportunity to contribute to one of Birmingham's most active student-led charities.
- Other info: Meetings are held on Aston University Campus, with some online options.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic Trustee Board impacting the lives of Aston University students.
- Qualifications: Relevant professional or voluntary sector experience is required for this role.
Aston Students' Union (SU) is a membership organisation for students studying at Aston University. The SU is led by elected student officers, supported by a staff team, and exists to impact positively on the life of Aston University students. The SU provides a range of services and opportunities including advice and support, student representation, clubs and societies, accommodation services, headline annual events and much more.
External Trustees are members of the Trustee Board who bring independent experience, specialist knowledge and constructive challenge to the governance of the Union. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to the leadership and sustainability of one of Birmingham's most active student‑led charities. The External Trustee will contribute independent judgement, relevant professional or voluntary sector experience, and constructive challenge to the Trustee Board. The role helps oversee the Union's strategy, finance, risk, governance and charitable impact. Trustees do not manage day to day operations; they ensure that the Union is well‑run, solvent, accountable and delivering positive outcomes for Aston students.
Principal Purpose of Role: To support the Students' Union's governance by providing independent oversight of strategy, finance, risk, legal compliance and charitable outcomes, ensuring decisions are evidence‑based, student‑focused and sustainable.
Work Location: Aston University Campus: Aston Students' Union, B4 7BX. Some meetings may be held online or in a hybrid format.
Responsible to: Chair of the Trustee Board / Students' Union President, and the Trustee Board collectively.
Role Type: Voluntary external trustee role. This is not a paid employment role.
Time Commitment: Normally four to five Trustee Board meetings per year, plus induction, preparation time, training and occasional events or committee activity.
Application closing date: 12:00pm; 24th July 2026.
External Trustee in Birmingham employer: Aston Students' Union
Aston Students' Union offers a unique chance to influence student life at Aston University. Located on campus, it provides various services and events for students. The Trustee Board values independent judgement and diverse experiences to enhance governance.
