Jobs @ SUBU

Are you a BU Student interested in gain valuable experience working as part of a respected and successful organisation making a difference to students at BU?

 

SUBU is looking for at least three Student Trustees to join the SUBU Trustee Board for the academic year 2021/22.

 

Please note the role of Student Trustee is voluntary (unpaid), however, we will reimburse reasonable expenses such as travel. SUBU will also provide full training and induction on joining the Board.

 

About SUBU

 

SUBU is an independent charity dedicated to making the lives of Bournemouth University students better, whether that is through running clubs and societies, putting on events in our venues or by supporting students with our Advice Service, we are here to be the voice of students at Bournemouth University.

 

SUBU is a democratically-run organisation, led by a team of four elected sabbatical officers, who are either students who have recently graduated or are taking a break from their studies. SUBU is a registered charity and has a trustee board, which ensures the effective stewardship of the students’ union.

 

The role of the Trustee Board

 

The Board is responsible for the financial, legal and reputational integrity of the students’ union and works with the Chief Executive and management team to set the strategic direction of the organisation.

 

The SUBU board is made up of four sabbatical officers, including the President who is the chair of the board, five lay trustees, and 4 student trustees. We are looking for at least three student trustees to join the Board. You must be a student at Bournemouth University for your term of office to be eligible for this role. The term of office is for a maximum of two years.

 

Application Details

For further details on what the role entails and how to apply then please download this Information Pack:

 

Student Trustee Recruitment Pack

 

Application deadline: Midday, Friday 24th September 2021

Interviews: Via Microsoft Teams Week Commencing Monday 27th September 2021

Position: Voluntary - UNPAID

Location: Student Centre, Talbot Campus

 

Equality and Diversity

SUBU is committed to becoming a more inclusive and diverse organisation to better represent the student communities that we serve. This commitment to inclusivity is one of our organisational values. Being a diverse organisation includes ensuring that people from marginalised communities are involved with the decision making processes at all levels within SUBU. This is why we encourage applicants from the following communities to apply: People of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, People with Disabilities, People of marginalised genders, LGBTQIA+ All submitted applications are redacted as part of our application process and appointments are based on expereience, skills and competencies.

 

The Students’ Union at Bournemouth University are a large employer of student staff and we are recruiting for Team SUBU

We will be recruiting through a central application process. You must apply online and successful candidates will be invited to a recruitment day. You must be a current or prospective student at BU or AUB to apply.

This is how to apply to come and work for us:

• Download and read the job description below
• If you're interested, apply online below:
• Wait to see if your application is successful and you are invited to a recruitment day.
• Attend recruitment day.
• If you are selected at recruitment day you will normally be offered a post that day.

SUBU has a commitment to being an inclusive and diverse organisation. We recognise our workforce isn’t as diverse as it could be and are currently under-represented in, among others, the following areas: People of Black and Asian minority ethnicity, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual. All submitted applications are redacted as part of our application process and appointments are based on expererience, skills and competencies.

Pay rates: Starts at £8.20 ph + holiday pay

Hours of Work: Flexible, up to 37 hours a week – Hours of work to be allocated on a shift basis to cover the front of house opening hours (Monday to Friday 10am-2pm and 2pm-6pm) although actual hours may vary. This is a term-time only role and will be covered by a multiple number of student staff working on a zero hours contract basis.

 

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