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Application deadline: Tue 30 Sep 2025 09:00

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We are looking for a new postgraduate student trustee for Cambridge SU for the next academic year (2025-26). The board, and this role in particular, over the next year will predominantly;

Provide leadership to all in the SU
Deliver the SU's organisational strategy
Measure the SU's success against the aims of the merger

To be eligible for this position, candidates must be a University of Cambridge postgraduate student for the entirety of their term.

This role would be perfect for someone who is looking to gain valuable experience and help steer Cambridge SU as we deliver our organisational strategy.

There are meetings five trustee board meetings in an academic year, though membership of the board's committees may involve additional meetings.

Key Responsibilities

The Cambridge SU Trustee Board’s powers are strictly limited to what is outlined in Cambridge SU’s governing documents and also those responsibilities the Board must exercise in law. This means, generally:

Assessing and managing the legal and financial risks to the charity
Ensuring that Cambridge SU operates inside the law
Identifying new legal and strategic challenges for the union

Induction and training will be provided to all board members upon appointment.

We would love to hear from you if you are interested in joining a driven, change-making, student-led organisation.
The deadline for applications is 9am, Tuesday 30th September 2025. Interviews may be held following this date.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within Cambridge SU in some areas. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

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We are looking for a new postgraduate student trustee for Cambridge SU for the next academic year (2025-26). The board, and this role in part...