The Students’ Union is operated by three groups of people:
- The Elected Officer Team
- Full-time Staff
- Board of Trustees
In practice, your elected Officers are responsible for the overall direction and activities of the Union during their year in post. The full-time staff team help support these Officers in what they set out to achieve and also provide specialist help to students or ensure the day-to-day smooth running of the SU. The Board of Trustees takes ultimate responsibility for the Union’s strategy and work as a charity.
Sabbatical Officers
Sabbatical Officers (Sabbs) are elected by students at Surrey to represent all students at the University. The five Sabbs are responsible for the daily running of the Students’ Union, and work alongside a dedicated team of permanent staff to make sure that your student experience is the best it can be.
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3 Priorities for the Year
- To improve student engagement in both academia and in extra curriculum.
- To ensure our students are aware of the Students Union and that they can influence our decisions.
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To give students a memorable experience in their university life.
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
If you could give advice to a new student what would it be?
I find joy in powerlifting, roller-skating, and playing the saxophone, not only is this great for my physical health but also creative expression.
Manifesto
3 Priorities for the Year
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Personal Development.
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Active Participation.
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
If you could give advice to a new student what would it be?
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3 Priorities for the Year
- Review the financial support available to students, developing it to be accessible and fit-for-purpose
- Work directly with student communities, holding the University accountable to addressing issues of inclusivity and accessibility
- Empower students to support themselves by destigmatising support services, helping students to support each other through individual training
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
I can’t pick just one! For Support, SHAG (Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance) days are always great! Handing out fun freebies and Fetish Nights are always something to enjoy, and are a great way to combine education and fun!
Strictly Come Surrey 2023 was also a dream for me, bringing BLDC and USSU to the student community in one night of spectacular dancing! It was amazing to see how quickly both students and staff can pick up a new skill: if you check out the video on YouTube, you might even spot a certain Sabb try his hand at devising some Quickstep!
If you could give advice to a new student what would it be?
Get involved! As much as I love Psychology, I don’t really remember my lectures or workshops. I remember the friendships and skills I got through volunteering, the thrill of dancing at BLDC, and all the fun of Rubix! Volunteering at the Union the best thing I’ve done here, so can’t recommend it enough!
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3 Priorities for the Year
- Improving your student life and experience.
- Representing your academic interests.
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Encouraging student-led democracy.
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
If you could give advice to a new student what would it be?
Supporting the Sabbs are part-time Officers:
The student officers are students who take a specific interest in a particular issue or section of the student population. Most importantly, they are part of a team of representatives and they are here to make sure the Union keeps a high profile around campus, communicates properly with students and takes everyone’s interests into account.
Manifesto
3 Priorities for the Year
- Student satisfaction
- Trail of Rubix legacy improved
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Improved and equal representation
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
If you had advice to a new student what would it be?
Manifesto
3 Priorities for the Year
- Improving training and opportunities for signatories
- Simplifying room bookings and other admin tasks
- Helping new societies get off the ground
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
If you had advice to a new student what would it be?
Manifesto
3 Priorities for the Year
- Improving engagement and understanding of the Students’ Union.
- Having conversations which can better the Students’ experience.
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Highlighting the important work done by our student officers.
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
If you had advice to a new student what would it be?
Manifesto
3 Priorities for the Year
- Accessibility
- Student Democracy
- Student Voice
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
If you had advice to a new student what would it be?
Join Societies
Work on Time Management
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3 Priorities for the Year
- Cost of living
- Diversity and inclusion
- Student voices
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
If you had advice to a new student what would it be?
Manifesto
3 Priorities for the Year
- Better students/Surrey Students’ Union and donor relations to establish better trust and in turn get in more donations, for example visibility on websites.
- Expansion.
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Better social media.
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
If you had advice to a new student what would it be?
Work up to feel alive in whatever way you feel alive.
dhn-2023
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3 Priorities for the Year
- Accessibility of support services.
- Ensuring services meet the specific needs of marginalised communities.
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Improving accountability and thoroughness of services, responding to feedback from students and staff.
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
If you had advice to a new student what would it be?
Manifesto
3 Priorities for the Year
- To improve accessibility awareness among students and faculty members.
- Encourage more training for faculty members in matters of disability and neurodiversity.
- Set up peer support schemes within societies and academic departments.
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
If you had advice to a new student what would it be?
Manifesto
3 Priorities for the Year
- Increasing participation.
- Encouraging collaborations.
- Helping make sport more accessible.
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
If you had advice to a new student what would it be?
Manifesto
3 Priorities for the Year
- My main priority is making sure that students are aware of all the opportunities that the University and the Union offer to enhance yourself and improve student life. Especially Surrey Volunteering.
- In terms of the Voice Zone, I want to improve the Course Rep scheme by introducing more frequent socials and highlighting course rep achievements to raise awareness of how student feedback is being acted upon.
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Finally, I want to create opportunities for further interactions between Placement returnees and second year students. This could be socials or workshops where they can share experiences and wisdom.
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
If you had advice to a new student what would it be?
Manifesto
3 Priorities for the Year
- Working on the community hub
- Promoting other sustainable projects
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Organising ‘University Challenge’ try-out
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
If you had advice to a new student what would it be?
Manifesto
3 Priorities for the Year
- Improve Rubix club nights.
- work with societies to celebrate our cultures.
- Bring more events in general.
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
If you had advice to a new student what would it be?
Manifesto
3 Priorities for the Year
- Accessibility
- Ending period poverty
- Course Representative development.
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
If you had advice to a new student what would it be?
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Open Here
3 Priorities for the Year
- Students welfare
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Achieving desired goals
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
If you had advice to a new student what would it be?
Full Time Staff
The Union is also staffed by a dedicated team of permanent employees. The staff may help by providing specialist advice, managing events or venues such as Rubix, and by ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations.
Central Zone
3 Priorities for the Year
- Making improvements to the Union building and working with University Estates to develop a masterplan to develop the Union building with a series of projects over the coming years.
- Develop the new Union strategy, working with students and stakeholders to shape the direction of the Union.
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Work with the Union President on the Union’s new governance structure.
Interesting Facts:
- I once led on a successful Guinness World Record attempt to break the longest ever radio show – 104.5hrs.
Priorities for the Year
Interesting Facts:
- I have been a Number 7 cosmetics rep for Boots.
- I have built my own house.
3 Priorities for the Year
- Reviewing all the Union’s HR policies and procedures.
- Creating a new people strategy.
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Focusing on making sure students understand the difference their Union can make.
3 Interesting Facts:
- I’m capable of drinking coffee 24 hours a day.
- My favourite animal is a camel.
- I once took part in a cheese rolling competition.
Priorities for the Year
With the launch of our new website, I would love to work on a pack that helps Clubs and Societies gain sponsorships – with information related to approaching organisations, the negotiations sometimes required, the agreement principles and how the finances operate.
Interesting Facts:
- Whilst I was a student I was Treasurer of Surrey Snowsports for 2 years.
- Coming from the North-East, I like my tea brewed for a long time.
- I’m particularly good at growing tomatoes!
I look after all of the Students’ Union systems including our websites, club and society websites, staff softwares and any other processes as required. I work as a liaison between the Students’ Union and the University IT teams to help improve the collaboration between the organisations, creating more seamless experiences for our members. If you have any issues or ideas about improving our website please feel free to reach out!
I graduated from the University of Surrey in 2016 with a Physics masters degree, during which I spent a year in Vancouver, Canada working as a placement researcher. I then completed a PhD in Nuclear Physics through the University of Surrey working on experiments in France, Italy, Canada and the United States of America. During my studies I was working part time for the Students’s Union as a Duty Manager within Rubix. Loving working for a charity I decided to stay on after my PhD and am still loving it to this day!
3 Priorities for the Year
- Improve the user experience of the Students’ Union website.
- Re-create the clubs and societies administration systems within our main website.
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Review systems that the Students’ Union is currently using to ensure that we are getting value for money.
3 Interesting Facts:
- I love growing my own vegetables, this year is Pumpkin, Cucumber, Carrots, Parsnips and Sweet Potato!
- I have a English Bulldog called Angus, he occasionally comes to work with me!
- I have a PhD in Nuclear Astrophysics.
3 Priorities for the Year
- Improve the relevance of the Union’s Communications
- Raise the profile of our Sabbatical Officers
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Create a more two-way conversation on our Socials
3 Interesting Facts:
- I participated in the World Record breaking largest Afternoon Tea event
- I enjoy making my own clothes
- I hope to one day own my own kiln
Hi, I am Rosalie Enriquez and work as a Finance Coordinator in the Student Union. I have graduated with BS Accounting & Finance and completed the qualification for Accounting Technician. I have been working in the Finance sector for almost 25 years. I did various jobs in the accounts and finance department not only in the Student Union but with various companies. In my busy schedule working in Finance I could still enjoy my passion for baking.
3 Priorities for the Year
- My priorities this coming year is to be more effective and efficient at work.
- Grow professionally and aspire more to develop my knowledge and skills.
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Happiness, Work-life Balance and Good Health.
3 Interesting Facts:
- I could say that I am good with Finance
- I am very friendly and approachable
- I have got a passion for baking that my colleagues are enjoying it.
3 Priorities for the Year
- To support our Club and Societies to have a better understanding of the Students’ Union finance operations.
- Provide effective training for our Finance Assistants/ Front of House team.
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Continue my personal development in finance & accounting.
3 Interesting Facts:
- I had the largest collection of cacti in town.
- I prefer lemon in my tea rather than milk.
- I don’t like cricket – I love it !
3 Priorities for the Year
- Ensuring students know everything that’s going on at the Union so no opportunity is missed.
- Creating fun and engaging content showcasing who our Sabbs are and their campaigns, events and messages over the year.
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Increasing our TikTok presence!
3 Interesting Facts:
- I’m the youngest of 5 siblings and an auntie to 6 nieces and nephews – so far!
- I’ve been a competitive cheerleader for around 10 years with a few years out after fracturing my lower spine!
- I survived my first year at university living on pesto pasta, excessively buttered toast and many many VKs.
My priority is helping the Union in enhancing the web platforms so that Surrey students can get the best out of our services.
3 Priorities for the Year
3 Interesting Facts:
- My zodiac sign is Capricorn
- I’m into palmistry (palm reading)
- I love sashimi
Activity and Community Zones
Working in the Support Zone, my role is to provide independent and honest advice to any student within the University of Surrey community. I can help with any academic, housing or general advice that you may need during your time at Surrey and am happy to support, whether it’s a small query or something significant, don’t hesitate to reach out!
3 Priorities for the Year
- Supporting our incoming VP Support and their upcoming campaigns.
- Expanding our Student Minds student peer support service.
- Continuing to help students as they navigate the upcoming academic year.
3 Interesting Facts:
- I am also a Sports Massage Therapist.
- I have a dog called Ronnie who sometimes joins my meetings with students.
- I am training to become a Counsellor.
3 Priorities for the Year
- Support my sabbatical to achieve her manifesto points.
- Grow on the EmployableMe campaign.
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Try and grow the Give it a Go programme to bring more activity to campus.
Interesting Facts:
- I’m a Ballroom & Latin Dancer – began dancing when I was 3 years old
3 Priorities for the Year
- Ensure that events at Rubix are the best in Surrey!
- Get the Community Hub up and running
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Grow and develop Manor Park Social.
3 Interesting Facts:
- I was tee-total until recent years.
- My hobby is cold water swimming.
- I work part time for the BBC.
3 Priorities for the Year
- Revitalise Basement.
- Look at new spaces.
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PJD’s Refurbishment.
3 Priorities for the Year
- To provide support to clubs and societies to help them run smoothly and effectively.
- To help provide opportunities for personal development.
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To help provide memorable experiences and enhance overall student experience.
Interesting Facts:
- I am a semi-professional footballer
- I captured a sea turtle bite on camera
- I am a great uncle
3 Priorities for the Year
- Increase Student Volunteering Output
- Increase commercial income through brand activation and Thursday Market
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Grow Volunteering Awards and RAG (Raising and Giving)
3 Interesting Facts:
- In my spare time (evenings) i am the managing director of Kane FM, once my pirate radio that is now legal and has been on the air in Guildford for 15+ years.
- I am also the chair of Chair of the Board of Trustees for Voluntary Action South West Surrey (VASWS), it is a voluntary role so even I volunteer to!
- I am quite well known as a UK Garage DJ up and down the country; you can find me from Brighton to Liverpool or anywhere in between occasionally smashing our a DJ set
3 Priorities for the Year
- Increases the equipment utilisation in Rubix.
- Improve the club lighting in the Basement.
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Increases the utilisation of the transport fleet.
Interesting Fact:
- I have been a Scout Leader for +5 Years
3 Priorities for the Year
- Introducing Cocktails to Manor Park Social.
- Launching #YourVenueYourChoice on social media we want to hear what you want from your Venue.
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Collaborating with the community zone to start several events over the year.
3 Interesting Facts:
- I can wish you Happy Birthday in Tagalog
- I play football and support Newcastle United
- I also paint Warhammer and enjoy Dungeons and Dragons
My role is to manage and oversee all things Rubix! This involves running the day-to-day operations of the venue, including our weekly Citrus and Flirt nights. I plan and execute an exciting range of diverse events throughout the year and aim to present a range of music, artists, and events which represent the various interests of students at Surrey. My main focus is to consistently make Rubix a better experience, through ensuring it operates safely, brings a sense of community, and implementing incredibly fun nights to ensure students make long-lasting memories!
I have worked in nightclub venues since I was 18 and have taken on various roles from bartending and VIP hosting, to management. I have a passion for the nightlife industry and strive to make Rubix enjoyable for students whether they are working as a Team Member or are on the dancefloor! I love working within the Union to operate an exciting, diverse and safe venue which I loved so much while I was a student!
3 Priorities for the Year
- To utilise both Rubix and The Basement for a range of events other than club-nights, and encourage its venue hire for societies.
- Launch our new VIP area in Rubix to bring an element of exclusivity while on a student budget, and encourage groups of friends and societies to book and attend events as a group.
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Implement new stock for the bars to increase our range of spirits, mixers, and non-alcoholic options, which allows us to create new deals and drinks promotions.
Interesting Fact:
- I was born in Australia
- I have two guinea pigs
- I have a first-class BSc in Criminology and Sociology
Support and Voice Zones
Anything that helps support students through their University experience! I would say there are four main parts to my role: Managing our student volunteer services (Nightline, Welfare Watch etc); Providing housing advice and academic advice and support to students, and consulting the University on any changes to their regulations; Acting as a Sexual Violence Liaison Officer for the University and supporting survivors of sexual violence; Supporting the VP Support, the Support Zone PTOs and any other student who wishes to make significant change in how the Union and/or the University continues to support their students.
I graduated from the University of Surrey in 2013 in Psychology and started working at the Union 5 years ago. I have a background in youth work, working with vulnerable adults, volunteer management and supporting survivors of sexual violence. I love this job because it allows me to combine all three passions and ensure students get the most out of their University experience!
Outside of work I love to travel, pole dance, cook and love walks along the Brighton beach.
3 Priorities for the Year
- Work with the University to continue to improve their strategy to reduce sexual violence and increase trust in the reporting process.
- Increase the awareness and provision of Nightline, Welfare Watch, Student Minds and Wellbeing Champions across the University, and ensure consistent opening times.
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Improve the Union’s provision of Housing Support and Advice through our Advice service.
3 Interesting Facts:
- I was front page of the news when I was born
- I used to babysit for Fatboy Slim’s son, Woody
- I pole dance in my spare time
3 Priorities for the Year
- To support the VP Voice in developing the Student Equality Network.
- Introducing a new “Influence Your Union” feature on the website.
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Increase support for student activism.
3 Interesting Facts:
- I have a kitten called Poppy who loves to chew everything.
- I’ve sung in a choir in front of a crowd of 10,000 people.
- I enjoy writing and would love to write a book one day!
3 Priorities for the Year
- Support and advocate for students to support them in the coming academic year.
- Support our VP Support, and Support PTO’s in their upcoming campaigns.
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Continue to raise awareness and support our Student Minds student peer support services.
3 Interesting Facts:
- I have an English Bulldog called Angus who you’ll sometimes see around campus.
- I’m in my final year of training to be a Person Centred Pluralistic Therapist.
- I used to be part of the Universities Equestrian Society and still love to horse ride in my spare time.
3 Priorities for the Year
- Working on the Student Equality Network.
- Improving the Head Rep scheme.
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Supporting the VP Voice to Run our next Speak Week Campaign.
3 Interesting Facts:
- I haven’t eaten meat in over 7 years.
- I have volunteered for 5 years for a charity.
- I love anything arts or media related and have a arts award, BA in Multimedia Journalism and MA in Broadcast Journalism.
Board of Trustees
The Students’ Union is a registered charity and so we’re required to have a group of people that take responsibility for the smooth running of the Union’s operations: the Board of Trustees.
The Board of Trustees is led by your elected President, plus all 4 Vice-Presidents, the Union Chair, one trustee from the University, and several external trustees.
The Board’s Chairpeople And External Trustees
Union President, Chair of the Board
The Students’ Union President is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the Students’ Union whilst they are in office. The President is elected by students at Surrey and is always the election with the highest turnout, and so they run meetings of the Board of Trustees.
Amanda Massie, Bsc Hons, FCIS, External Trustee / Deputy Chair
‘I have been elected as Deputy Chair of the Board for 2021/22 – a role covering chairing the board in the absence of the Chair and to provide year-to-year continuity in the CEO’s annual review.‘
Amanda joined the Trustee Board in May 2016 and was appointed as an independent external Trustee on 1st September 2018. She was previously both Group Company Secretary and a member of the Group Executive Management Boards of Mouchel Group plc, WS Atkins plc, Hyperion Insurance Group Ltd and Indemnity Management Services Ltd. She is an experienced commercial Company Secretary and director, with a strategic and listed company background.
Amanda has spent over 24 years advising directors, particularly the Chairman and independent directors, on governance and board matters, and advising Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees, as well as holding executive roles on management boards and leadership teams, and managing various support areas.
Amanda is a Charted Secretary and Chartered Governance Professional and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
Martine Carter, University Trustee
Martine became a Trustee in October 2019. As the University Trustee she was nominated by the Chair of the University Council, having worked for the University in a number of roles since 2011. Martine’s current role in the University involves facilitating the annual and strategic planning processes – working with the Board on how it distributes its resources against the many competing priorities. She is also responsible for overseeing risk, monitoring performance, and providing high quality data and information to support decision making, including what students say in surveys and in MEQs. In 2017 Martine completed an MBA part time in the Surrey Business School so has first hand experience of being a student here too. Before joining Surrey she worked at the Universities of Bristol and Southampton and in the voluntary sector.
Matthew Dutton, External Trustee
Matt has lived in and around the Guildford area for 20 years, having finished his A-Levels in Farnborough 6th Form in 1993. Matt has spent the last 10 years doing a degree in Computing, IT and Business and achieved a 2:1 in 2018. Matt has worked in a number of industries, but primarily in Insurance and Government. While attempting to gain a degree with the Open university, he has had to balance work and study as both a remote and a part-time student. Matt is committed to professional development within Information Technology and is experienced in supporting early entrants into the IT profession. Matt is a member of the British Computer Society and a Chartered IT Professional. Outside of work Matt enjoys Sailing with his young family and is an instructor in the Scouts, an organisation he has supported for over 20 years.
Rt. Hon. Anne Milton
Anne was the MP for Guildford from 2005 – 2019, and was Minister of State at the Department for Education from 12 June 2017 to 23 July 2019. Anne was appointed to the Health Select Committee, serving until December 2006, following her appointment as Shadow Minister for Tourism. In summer 2007 David Cameron appointed her Shadow Minister for Health. Between 2010 and 2012 she served as a Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Public Health), Department of Health and was appointed to the government as a whip with responsibility for HM Treasury and HM Household. Anne trained as a nurse at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London and worked for the NHS for 25 years, as a district nurse and for people requiring palliative care.
Elected Members
In addition to the Union President who is Chair of the Board, all four Vice-Presidents and the Union Chair are trustees for the Union:
Staff in Attendance
The Board also includes three full-time staff who are employed by the Union. These staff are ‘in attendance,’ meaning that they do not vote, but may join the discussion if permitted by the Chair.
Student Trustee
What is a Student Trustee?
Student Trustees sit on the Board of Trustees and have the same rights and responsibilities as the other members of the Board (including full-time officers). Student Trustees are not involved in the day to day running of the Students’ Union but take an overview of how the Union is performing, both financially and in delivering services to students.
Student Trustee Role
As a Student Trustee you will work alongside the rest of the Board of Trustees.
You will be expected to:
- Attend approximately 5 Trustee Board meetings across the academic year
- Attend any sub-committee meetings to which you may be appointed
- Read through materials and papers in advance of Board of Trustee meetings
- Keep in regular contact with the Chair of the Board of Trustees (USSU President) and other Trustees to be able to provide real-time feedback when queries and issues arise
- Participate in Board of Trustee meeting debate and discussion, using your knowledge and experience to represent the views of the student body. At these meetings you will:
- Contribute to the strategic leadership of the Students’ Union
- Ensure USSU is operating in the best interests of the students
- Monitor USSU’s progress against strategic aims and objectives
- Monitor the financial performance of the USSU to ensure it remains financially secure and accountable
- Promote the role of Student Trustee throughout the year and the recruitment period
​Student Trustee Responsibilities
Being a member of a charity board of trustees is an excellent opportunity to have oversight of the organisation and take on some key responsibilities.
- As a Trustee, you must ensure the USSU is carrying out its purpose for the public benefit.
- Trustees must ensure the USSU complies with its governing document (Articles of Association) and any regulations and laws that apply, such as Charity Law.
- Trustees must always act in the best interests of the USSU, they need to ensure that:
- They make balanced and adequately informed decisions
- They avoid putting themselves in positions where there is a conflict of interest
- They do not receive any benefit from the charity unless it is properly authorised and clearly in the interests of the charity
Trustees must act responsibly, reasonably, and honestly to ensure that:
- The USSU’s asses are only used to support the work of the charity
- No inappropriate risks are taken that may negatively affect the USSU’s assets or reputation
- The USSU is not over committed in terms of resources
- The USSU carefully considers any investment or borrowing
- The USSU complies with any restrictions attached to its funds
USSU Trustees should use their skills and experience and take appropriate advice where necessary. They should ensure that they dedicate enough time, thought and energy to the role.
USSU Trustees must ensure that the USSU is accountable:
- Be able to demonstrate that the USSU is complying with the law, that is it well run and effective
- Ensure that it is accountable to its members
- Maintain responsibility for any authority delegated to staff, volunteers, or sub-committees
What is the Time Commitment?
Although a key commitment within a charitable organisation, being a Student Trustee won’t take up too much of your time. We estimate that you’ll need to commit around 30-40 hours throughout the year.
The role lasts for one academic year. A Student Trustee may be re-appointed for a maximum further term of one year. A student may serve a maximum of two years as Student Trustee which may be consecutive or non-consecutive.
What Skills do I Need to be Successful?
The successful candidate will have an interest in getting involved in the higher education or student union movement. They will also have the following skills and outlook:
- High level of integrity and a thorough understanding of confidentiality – at times you will have access to confidential information that cannot be shared beyond the Board.
- Ability to put your own views aside and a willingness to put the charity’s interests above any other interest
- Excellent verbal communication skills – you will need to be able to share your ideas/views when discussing issues in a small group
- Strong interpersonal skills be friendly and willing to listen to views of others, take expert advice when appropriate
- Remain professional and able to work well with others
- Willingness to deliberate and able to come to a shared understanding and agreement even at times when there are differing views at the outset
- Reliable and well organised with meeting skills
This role may be of particular interest to students who hope to work in the charity sector as you will gain invaluable understanding of charity law and issues affecting charitable organisations.
It may also be of interest to students who are interested in representation; or thinking of standing for a role in the USSU Leadership Elections as you will gain insight into the work of full-time officers.
What’s In It for Me?
- It is a career-enhancing opportunity to oversee a multi-million-pound charity representing University of Surrey students
- Amazing experience for any career, but especially for management, law, politics, finance, business, consultancy, accountancy, human resources, and public relations
- You’ll develop invaluable skills to increase your employability whilst working with students and other professionals. It is a unique opportunity to gain experience within a charitable organisation.
You will also:
- Make a positive impact in the USSU and contribute to decisions that will create a better experience for University of Surrey students
- Develop and improve your transferrable skills such as time management, communication, and meeting skills
- Demonstrate your ability to understand complex information and take responsibility for key decisions affecting the Students’ Union
- Have the opportunity for personal development and training and receive support from the senior management team
- Develop an excellent understanding and knowledge of the organisation’s work and an insight into the work undertaken within the zones
- Understand and learn about organisational governance, such as strategic planning, account management and Charity Law
- Opportunity to network and work with the USSU staff, elected representatives and students
Any Questions About the Role?
If you are interested and want to discuss the role, get in touch through ussu.information@surrey.ac.uk.
University Staff
If you are a member of University Staff, please visit this page for more information – https://surreyunion.org/aboutus/university-staff/
