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.