External Trustees 

 

      Job

      Purpose:
 
As a member of the Trustee Board, ensure that the Union complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
 
 

      Main

      Duties:

 
 
 
-          Ensure that the Union pursues its objects as defined in its Constitution.
 
-          Ensure the Union uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
 
-          Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the Union, setting overall strategy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluation performance against agreed targets.
 
-          Safeguard the good name and values of the Union.
 
-          Ensure the financial stability of the Union.
 
-          Protect and manage the property of the charity and ensure proper investment of the charity’s funds.
 
-          Appoint the General Manager and monitor his / her performance
 
 

      Additional

      Duties:
 
Trustees should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions (it is anticipated that External Trustees will help to ensure an appropriate range of skills, knowledge and experience.) This may involve:
 
-          Scrutinising board papers
-          Leading discussions
-          Focusing on key issues
-          Providing guidance on new initiatives
-          Guidance on other issues in which the trustee has special expertise
 
 



Mission Statement
 
"Representing, serving and supporting you to enhance your university experience."
 
Our priority objectives are as follows:
 
  • Communication “Consistently communicate accurately and relevantly with students and staff”
  • Finance “To invest in our services whilst keeping our union solvent”
  • Quality of Service “Everyday we will provide a quality, value for money service”
  • Representation “To be a voice for the students”
  • Student Inclusion “We will provide the opportunity for students to become involved throughout the union”
(Anglia Ruskin Students’ Union Priorities, June 2004).
 
PERSON SPECIFICATION
 
 
 
Essential requirements
 
  • Enthusiasm for the values of the Students’ Union as a democratic, participative, student-led organisation.
 
  • Commitment to devoting necessary time and attention to the role.
 
  • Strategic vision and ability to focus on ‘the big picture’.
 
  • Understanding of the role of trustee including legal responsibilities.
 
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team with diverse levels of experience.
 
  • Ability to make and express independent judgements.
 
  • Adherence to Nolan’s seven principles of public life – selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
 
 
 
 
Desirable requirements
 
The following are felt to be desirable qualities to have amongst the pool of External Trustees
 
  • Knowledge of trusteeship and / or scrutiny overview.
 
  • Understanding of Students’ Unions / Universities or the Higher Education Sector.
 
  • Experience / knowledge of the working of charities.
 
  • Technical knowledge to assist management and other trustees e.g. legal, financial expertise, Human Resources, Marketing, etc.
 
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