Applying

Application deadline: Mon 13 Apr 2026 09:00

Complete the personal details form and skills audit spreadsheet, and send this, along with your CV and covering letter to jobs@thesu.org.uk.

Details

Introduction

Thank you for your interest in our Lay Trustee role here at Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union (The SU); based in beautiful Cornwall. We're very pleased to announce the opening of applications for our esteemed Board of Trustees. We are very proud of what we do, and we are looking for a dedicated Lay Trustee who will join our Board to support the strategic direction of the charity. You will need to share the values of the SU and commitment to achieve our priorities, working collaboratively to help take us to the next level. We are a member-led charity, funded by our universities and together with students we strive to create a world class student experience for all.

Our membership comprises of students studying with both Falmouth University and the University of Exeter (Cornwall) which creates a unique and special experience of which we love to be a key part of.

The role of Lay Trustee provides an opportunity to support our Sabbatical and Student Trustees foster a culture of student leadership and deliver a student-focused service.

You will be taking up the role at a critical and exciting time, as we are within the first year of our 2025-2030 Strategy.  If you are excited at the prospect of contributing to the growth and development of the SU, then we eagerly anticipate the possibility of working alongside you to shape the future of our organisation.

We are especially keen to hear from applicants based in the South West, with experience in any of the below areas:

• Finance:
  • Financial planning and management
  • Development of income streams and financial sustainability
• Law and Compliance:
  • Charity Law
  • Employment Law
• People:
  • HR management
  • Learning and development
• Fundraising:
  • Grant fundraising 
  • Social investment and enterprise  
  • Developing commercial income streams 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Henry Massimo, People & Governance Manager, henry.massimo@thesu.org.uk.

Full details of the role can be found in the Lay Trustee Recruitment Pack.

How To Apply 

Please send the completed Personal Details form, and Skills Audit spreadsheets, along with your CV and covering letter to jobs@thesu.org.uk. The deadline for applications is 09:00 on Monday 13 April. Applications will be considered and shortlisted upon receipt, with interviews to take place (online) on a rolling basis.  

Ideally, you will be available to attend a Trustee Induction on the morning of Tuesday 23 June, ahead of the first Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday 24 June (as an observer), both online via MS Teams. Your term of office will start on Wednesday 01 July.