Voluntary Roles
Student Trustees
Voluntary Role
Hours: 2-4 hours per month
Based: Aberdeen
Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026, 9am
Interested in supporting the work of your Students' Union? Looking to build new skills and gain unique experiences to add to you CV?
We're looking for a new Student Trustees to join our Trustee Board to help oversee the work we do and help keen us mission orientated, and values driven.
It's an incredibly exciting time for the Students' Union as we embark upon the implementation of our new strategic plan and the delivery of the recommendations of our Democracy Review. We have a packed year ahead as we look to drive forward key improvements to the work we do, identifying new ways of working and innovative methods of delivering for our students.
As a Student Trustee, you'll be involved in monitoring the strategic, financial, and legal wellbeing of the organisation. You'll play a key role in helping keep us on track and delivering in line with the expectation of our members, all while gaining valuable skills in governance, leadership, and teamwork. You’ll bring a student perspective to the Board and ensure that each decision taken follows a student-first approach.
No previous experience is necessary but the ability to demonstrate a commitment to the values of being helpful, inclusive, and student focused will be key to being successful in the role. The duration of this role is up to two years, and you must be a student for the duration of your time in post.
If this sounds like a role you might be interested in, we want to hear from you. Applications are open until 5th January at 9am. If you’re interested in applying, please complete an application form and diversity monitoring form, both available below, and email to ausa-hr@abdn.ac.uk with ‘Student Trustee’ in the subject of the email.
Application Pack
Application Form
Diversity Monitoring Form
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