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Position: Student Trustee Reporting To: EUS Chairperson Location: Remote, with occasional relevant travel Hours: Flexible, approximately 1-4 hours per week Salary: Voluntary position, with reasonable expenses Start Date: w/c 13th July 2026 English Universities Sport (EUS) is the official association in England which administrates and sanctions national representative student competition across higher education. We are a democratic and innovative membership organisation, comprising of a strong Committee, exceptional coach network and professional support staff from the sport and higher education sectors. EUS strives to support the development of all its student athletes and provide opportunities to compete at the highest domestic representative level. Our teams compete in the biennial Home Nations Tournament as well as numerous fixtures against professional and amateur representative clubs from across the UK. The Student Trustee Role + Represent the student athlete voice in all strategic meetings + Contribute to long-term planning discussions, with a student-athlete mindset + Help shape EUS programmes to reflect student needs & preferences + Be the communication bridge between the trustee board & wider student community + Act as a representative & spokesperson for EUS at key events + Should be a current student sabbatical officer, or in a student leadership position Required Skills, Experience & Knowledge: + Current or recent student status with experience in university-level sport + Understanding of the challenges faced by student athletes + Ability to communicate confidently in meetings & represent peers + Interest in governance, leadership, or non-profit work + Willingness to learn about charity or organisational structures + Good time management & reliability The application deadline is 5pm on Tuesday 7th July 2026. Applicants should submit CV & one-page covering letter to the EUS Trustee Board via info@englishuniversitiessport.onmicrosoft.com and alexturnbull123@hotmail.com. This role will be elected by members based upon an application summary on Wednesday 8th July 2026 at EUS AGM (BUCS Conference, Durham University). Please direct any questions to Alex Turnbull via alexturnbull123@hotmail.com.
