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Location: Bangor / Hybrid
Commitment: Voluntary
Term: Four years (renewable)
Closing date: 10 August 2026
Our client is an independent registered charity, representing more than 9,000 students. Led by students, for students, the organisation exists to ensure every student has the opportunity to find their community, influence change and thrive throughout their university experience.
As our client delivers its ambitious 2025–2030 Strategy, this is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership to a vibrant, values-driven organisation at the heart of the University community. Following significant work to strengthen governance, board effectiveness and organisational culture, the Board is now seeking a Chair who can build on this momentum and help guide the next stage of the organisation's development.
About The Role
As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will provide leadership to the Board, ensuring it operates effectively, upholds the highest standards of governance and enables the organisation to achieve its charitable purpose.
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- Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and fellow trustees
- Helping shape the organisation's strategic direction
- Overseeing financial sustainability
- Supporting effective decision-making
- Ensuring compliance with charity law and regulatory requirements
- Fostering a positive and inclusive Board culture
- Supporting trustee development
- Acting as an ambassador for our client with external stakeholders
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of students by helping to ensure their organisation continues to be sustainable, ambitious and student-centred.
Requirements
Our client is keen to hear from individuals with strong leadership, strategic thinking and excellent relationship-building skills. You do not need previous experience as a Chair, but you will have experience of leadership, committee or board environments and be confident facilitating discussion, building consensus and supporting effective governance.
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The organisation welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Previous trustee or board experience would be beneficial, as would expertise in areas such as finance, legal, organisational development, fundraising or the Higher Education or charity sectors.
How To Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and complete the application form, where you will be asked to answer three questions:
- Tell us why you'd like to join our client as Chair of the Board of Trustees and how your personal values align with the organisation's.
- What knowledge, abilities and experience can you contribute to the Board's collective skills?
- How would you add value to the Board and our work to support students?
Key Dates
- Closing Date: 10 August 2026
- Interviews: Online during the week commencing 7 September 2026
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