We are looking for an external (co-opted) trustee to join our Board in 2014
You will be part of the Board that oversees and guides LSE Students’ Union’s future and help us to achieve our vision of being part of a positive, engaging and fun student experience.
We are recruiting our first external trustee who should bring the following specific experience to the Board:
• A trustee with a financial background. You would be an accountant, hold a financial qualification or have experience of discussing finance at senior levels within organisations
• A trustee with significant experience in strategic development within an innovative environment.
Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic about working for a membership organisation representing diverse groups and be able to work alongside elected and young adult student trustees.
The appointment is for an initial period of three years.
Further information on the role, an introduction from our General Secretary, our strategic themes and governance structures can be read in the Trustee Application Pack.
For information about the finances of the organisation please read our 2012 account summary and 2013 account summary.
To apply for the position of External Trustee:
We encourage you in the first instance to contact Dave Lewis, Head of Engagement & Advocacy, if you want to know more about the work of the Board and this opportunity: d.c.lewis@lse.ac.uk or 02079557158.
You will then need to send your CV and a covering letter outlining how your experience and skills would make you a good candidate for the role. Send this to Abi Tedder, Executive Assistant, a.tedder@lse.ac.uk
The final closing date is 31 March 2014, but we'd love you to apply sooner.
Interviews will be held at the London School of Economics and it is expected these will take place in the week commencing 19 April 2014. We will try to be flexible to any applicants who are unable to attend these original dates.