Introduction

Thank you for your interest in our Student Trustee roles here at Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union (The SU); based in beautiful Cornwall.

We are very proud of what we do, and we are looking for a Falmouth University Student Trustee who will join our Board to support the strategic direction of the charity. You will need to share the values of the SU and commitment to achieve our priorities, working collaboratively to help take us to the next level. We are a member-led charity, funded by our universities and together with students we strive to create a world class student experience for all.

You must be a student during the 2026/27 academic year to apply for this position, and we are especially keen to hear from students in their first year of study.

You can read the full details of the role in the: Falmouth Student Trustee Recruitment Pack. 

How to Apply

Please send the Personal Details form, along with your CV and covering letter to jobs@thesu.org.uk. In your covering letter, please answer the following questions:

1. What drew you to the role of Student Trustee?
2. What is the most important role of the SU?
3. What skills and/or experience do you think you can bring to the SU Board of Trustees?

Please link your skills and experience to the criteria within the Person Specification.

The deadline for applications is 09:00 on Friday 17 April. Applications will be considered and shortlisted upon receipt, with interviews to take place (online) on a rolling basis. 

Ideally, you will be available to attend a Trustee Induction on the morning of Tuesday 23 June, ahead of the first Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday 24 June (as an observer), both online via MS Teams. Your term of office will start on Wednesday 01 July.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Henry Massimo, People & Governance Manager, henry.massimo@thesu.org.uk.