Board Secretary at University of Sunderland Students' Union
Board Secretary at University of Sunderland Students' Union
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Part time
Application deadline:
Based: Sunderland
Salary: £ Circa
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Administration
Appointment of Board Secretary & Company Secretary
(Clerk to the Board of Trustees)
Introduction
University of Sunderland Students’ Union is seeking to appoint an independent Board Secretary and Company Secretary to support the effective governance, compliance and assurance of the organisation. While prior students’ union experience is not essential, tenderers must demonstrate an understanding of the distinctive governance and democratic context in which students’ unions operate.
The appointment is offered on a contract for services basis. Please see the attached document below for further details and how to submit a tender.
Scope of Services
The role will provide support solely to the Board of Trustees, including:
- Attendance at all scheduled Board of Trustees meetings
- Preparation of agendas in consultation with the Chair and Chief Executive
- Procedural and governance advice during Board meetings
- Production of clear, accurate, decision-focused minutes
- Maintenance of Board action logs, decision registers and governance calendars
Committee support is explicitly out of scope for this role.
Job document 1