Trustee Recruitment

🌟 Become a Student Trustee – Shape the Future of Your Union! 

Are you ready to make a real impact on student life? We’re on the lookout for passionate, thoughtful, and driven students to join our Trustee Board as Student Trustees — and this year, we’ve got four incredible opportunities, including two reserved spots for first-year students! 

💼 What’s the Role? 

As a Student Trustee, you’ll sit at the heart of decision-making in your Students’ Union. You’ll help guide our strategy, ensure we’re acting in students’ best interests, and bring the lived experience of current students directly into the room where big decisions happen. 

This is not just a volunteering role — it’s a leadership opportunity that will: 

• Boost your CV with high-level governance experience 

• Develop your confidence, communication, and strategic thinking 

• Give you a voice in shaping the future of your Union 

🎓 Why You? 

We want a diverse and dynamic Board that reflects our student community. Whether you’re a seasoned student leader or just starting your university journey, your perspective matters. That’s why we’re reserving two positions for first-year students — fresh voices, fresh ideas! 

🚀 Ready to Step Up? 

This is your chance to stand out, grow professionally, and make a lasting difference. If you care about student life and want to be part of something bigger, we want to hear from you. 

👉 Apply now and be the change you want to see in your Union. 

Time Commitments:  

• Approximately 5-7 hours per month as a Student Trustee, which includes a monthly 3-hour long Board meeting, usually held 4pm-7pm. These will typically be held in person in the Students’ Union building.  

• Reading materials before each meeting. 

• Attend two development days per year with the other Trustees. 

• Have the opportunity to attend training and networking events, build relationships with other Trustees and take an interest in the Union’s activities. 

Term in Role: Up to 3 years (or until you cease to be enrolled as a student at UCLan whichever is sooner) 

Salary: Voluntary Position (unpaid) 

Location: Preston Campus/Online 

Application deadline:  31st October 2025 – 5pm 

Interviews: Week commencing 10th November 2025 (online) 

How to Apply

To apply for this role please submit: 

• An up-to-date CV which shows your full career history – include both paid and voluntary roles (2 pages max) 

AND 

• Either a 1-page document OR a 2-3 min video OR a 5 slide PowerPoint answering these 3 questions:  

• Why do you want to be a Trustee?  

• How could you support us in current issues that students are facing?  

• What are you going to bring to the Board? 

If you have any further questions about this role, or you would like to arrange an informal discussion before applying, please do not hesitate to contact CEO Stef Hartley SHartley11@lancashire.ac.uk

Please also complete the Diversity Monitoring Form This data is kept anonymous and does not form any part of the selection process. 

Download the Job Description & Personal Specification 

Download the pack below which provides further information about the position at UCLan Students’ Union, along with details of the selection process, to assist you in considering and completing your application. 

Download and read the Recruitment Pack 

Download our strategy to learn what our mission, vision and values are. It may also help you with your application. 

Download and read our strategy 

Interview Process:

The online interview will take around 30 minutes. 

We will share the themes of the interview questions with you in advance of this to ensure you can prepare.