They will normally also be expected to contribute at meetings of one Board subcommittee, which represent a broadly similar time commitment to the Board. They may occasionally be asked to attend additional meetings and be consulted at other times. Additional communication may be required between meetings and Board members will also be required to set time aside in advance of meetings to read all papers relating to meetings Terms of Appointment The normal term of office for an student Trustee is one year. Remuneration The role is unpaid. PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS We are looking for an external trustee with skills, knowledge, and experience to further develop the strategic direction of the Association. Experience of governance role in Students’ the public, private or voluntary sector is desirable and enthusiasm for the core values of the Students' Association as a student-led, democratic, inclusive, ambitious, and caring organization is absolutely essential. Essential Desirable Attributes Knowledge and Experience of mentoring or understanding of duties of coaching charity trustees Knowledge or experience of Ability to offer creative voluntary/charitable sector strategic direction Experience of board Excellent planning and membership Experience & organisation skills Experience in higher Knowledge Understanding of accounts education and financial reporting Understanding of the diverse Experience in dealing with range of student issues commercially and personally Understanding of confidential information employment issues Commercial experience Collaborative approach Diligent Positive attitude Competencies & Analytical Skills Good communicator High standards of integrity and professionalism
They will normally also be expected to contribute at meetings of one Board subcommittee, which represent a broadly similar time commitment to the Board. They may occasionally be asked to attend additional meetings and be consulted at other times. Additional communication may be required between meetings and Board members will also be required to set time aside in advance of meetings to read all papers relating to meetings Terms of Appointment The normal term of office for an student Trustee is one year. Remuneration The role is unpaid. PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS We are looking for an external trustee with skills, knowledge, and experience to further develop the strategic direction of the Students’ Association. Experience of governance role in the public, private or voluntary sector is desirable and enthusiasm for the core values of the Students' Association as a student-led, democratic, inclusive, ambitious, and caring organization is absolutely essential. Attributes Essential Desirable Experience & Knowledge Knowledge and understanding of duties of charity trustees Ability to offer creative strategic direction Excellent planning and organisation skills Understanding of accounts and financial reporting Experience in dealing with commercially and personally confidential information Experience of mentoring or coaching Knowledge or experience of voluntary/charitable sector Experience of board membership Experience in higher education Understanding of the diverse range of student issues Understanding of employment issues Commercial experience Competencies & Skills Collaborative approach Diligent Positive attitude Analytical Good communicator High standards of integrity and professionalism
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