Trustee, Oxford Brookes Students' Union
Location: Oxford
Contract: Voluntary Trustee position
Time commitment: Approximately 12 days per year (Quarterly meetings with up to 4 sub-committee meetings. Trustees are also invited to attend social events).
About Oxford Brookes Students’ Union
Oxford Brookes Students’ Union is an independent education charity led by, and for, students.
The Students’ Union is central to the University experience and works to support all aspects of student life for the 14,000 plus students studying at Oxford Brookes University.
Oxford Brookes Students’ Union sits at the heart of a thriving student community, with activities and initiatives inspired by students themselves. The Students’ Union is committed to promoting the interests and welfare of its members, representing their needs, and offering opportunities for personal development through a wide range of social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities.
With an annual income of approximately £1.2 million, primarily from an unrestricted grant from Oxford Brookes University alongside commercial income streams, the SU is focused on delivering strong governance, financial sustainability and meaningful impact for students.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Brookes Union’s Trustee Board as an External Trustee with a strong finance background.
The role will provide strong governance oversight and strategic leadership, ensuring the Union remains financially sustainable and focused on delivering its charitable objectives. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing financial performance, risk management and strategic planning, helping the organisation balance ambition with stability.
Working alongside elected student trustees and external Board members, the successful candidate will build strong relationships within the Board and wider Students’ Union community, ensuring that students remain at the heart of everything they do.
Board meetings take place in person and reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed to support attendance.
About you
Oxford Brookes Students’ Union is seeking an individual with strong strategic-level financial management experience and a clear understanding of effective financial governance and risk management within the voluntary sector.
The successful candidate will have sound, independent judgement and is comfortable both supporting and constructively challenging. They will also understand the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship and be committed to upholding high standards of accountability and integrity.
The right candidate will be someone who champions inclusive leadership and approaches governance with both rigour and humanity. Their leadership style will be collaborative and empowering, combining strategic thinking with emotional intelligence and a genuine passion for the student experience.
Our commitment to diversifying our board
In order to ensure every student is able to celebrate who they are, shape their university experience and feel connected to a community, Brookes Students’ Union continues to innovate and champion diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in everything it does. This includes a strong commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive Trustee Board.
Brookes Students’ Union is committed to ensuring that individuals with a wide range of skills, backgrounds and lived experiences are encouraged to apply and contribute fully as Trustees. The organisation strives to remove barriers that may prevent people from applying and is dedicated to ensuring that its application and selection processes are inclusive and accessible.
How to apply
Please click 'apply now' or contact our recruitment partners, Atkinson HR if you have any queries or would like to arrange an informal discussion. Their contact details can be found in the candidate information pack.
The application process will include an up to date CV alongside a personal statement (max 2 pages) that sets out your motivation for applying and how you would add value to our Board.
Key dates
* Closing date: 9am, Monday 13th April 2026
* Interviews: Wednesday 22nd April 2026 (Online)
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