Chair of Trusteesclosed

Deadline for applications: 14th August 2023

Inclusive Boards are delighted to support the University of Birmingham Guild of Students in their search for a new Chair of Trustees. 

The Guild of Students (the Guild) is a successful, vibrant and exciting organisation, with an extensive history leading the student movement and a bright future ahead. As a registered charity, the Guild is the students’ union for more than 38,000 students at the University of Birmingham.

The Guild plays a key and pivotal role in the student experience at the University of Birmingham. The Guild offers a range of services and activities which not only help to attract students to the University, but which also contribute to a vibrant student experience, as well as supporting the wider sense of community and belonging.

The Guild’s core values are: 

• Inclusive: Embracing diversity in all its forms 
• Representative: Standing up for the issues that matter
• Supportive: Offering help and advice when needed
• Fun: Making Birmingham the best place to be

The Guild are seeking a candidate with an understanding of the issues facing students in higher education today and the important role of a students’ union within the wider student experience. They seek an individual who has strong stakeholder skills and can champion the Guild, whilst  leading, mentoring and supporting  the Board in the unique governance arrangements within a students’ union. 

The ideal candidate will be experienced at a strategic leadership level and be competent at chairing meetings and ensuring collective decision making. 

To learn more please download the candidate pack using the links on this page. 

To apply please provide 

• A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements.
• A cover letter (maximum 2 sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specifications. Please note that the cover letter is an important part of your application and will be assessed.
• Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.