Job Description:
Additional Trustee (Voluntary) – Dundee University Students’ Association (DUSA)
Dundee, Scotland | Voluntary Role | 2-year term, renewable up to 6 years
DUSA exists to support and represent over 15,000 students at the University of Dundee. We are a registered Scottish charity providing support, representation, activities, and services to help students succeed and thrive.
We are seeking Additional Trustees to join our Board and play a vital role in ensuring we remain financially sustainable, legally compliant, and student-focused. This is an exciting time to get involved as we develop our next strategic plan.
What you’ll do:
- Contribute to strategic oversight and direction
- Ensure good governance, transparency, and integrity
- Oversee financial sustainability and risk management
- Support legal and regulatory compliance
- Bring experience, judgement, and independence to Board discussions
What we’re looking for:
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. You might bring skills in governance, finance, risk management, strategic planning, or organisational leadership. We value:
- Strong strategic thinking and sound judgement
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Collaborative, constructive communication
- Understanding of governance in any sector
- Connection to Dundee, its campus, or the local community (desirable)
Commitment:
Board meetings every 6 weeks (evenings), plus sub-committee meetings before each Board.
To apply:
Send your CV and a short cover letter to board@dusa.co.uk.
For an informal conversation, contact kioannou@dusa.co.uk.
Eligibility restrictions apply under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 – see OSCR guidance for details.
Additional Trustee (Voluntary) – Dundee University Students’ Association (DUSA) employer: DUSA
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