External Trustee Guild of Students

Overview

External Trustee

Liverpool Guild of Students

Location: Liverpool

Commitment: Voluntary

Term: Four years (renewable)

Closing date: Midday on Tuesday 7th April 2026

Atkinson HR and Marble Mayne are pleased to be supporting Liverpool Guild of Students in their search for an External Trustee to join their Board.

Liverpool Guild of Students is an independent, student-led charity dedicated to enhancing the student experience at the University of Liverpool. With 32,000 members, they are committed to creating a home for every student, ensuring each one gets the most out of university life and leaves equipped to change the world.

As they continue to strengthen their governance and long-term impact, they are seeking a committed and strategic individual to join their Board of Trustees and help guide their mission of creating an exceptional university experience for every student.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of students in Liverpool. As an External Trustee, you will play a key role in setting and monitoring the Guild s strategy, providing financial oversight, managing risk, and ensuring the organisation remains fit for purpose. The Board meets four times per year, with trustees also invited to sit on sub-committees covering Resources & Audit, People, Culture & EDI, and Governance & Appointments.

The Guild is keen to hear from individuals who can think strategically, critically evaluate complex issues, and contribute meaningfully to Board discussions. They are particularly interested in candidates who bring networks within Liverpool, knowledge of the Higher Education sector or Students  Unions, experience of complex multi-service organisations, or expertise in EDI best practice. First-time trustees are warmly welcomed, and the Guild is committed to building an inclusive Board with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

To apply, please submit your CV and complete the application form, where you will be asked to answer three questions:

• Tell us why you’d like to join the Guild as a Trustee and how do your personal values align with the Guild’s?
• What knowledge, abilities, and experience can you contribute to our Board’s collective skills?
• How would you add value to the Board and our work to support students?

Each answer should be a maximum of 400 words.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Ellen at e

Please mention ACEVO Jobs when applying.

Closing Date: Midday on Tuesday 7th April 2026

Interviews: Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th April 2026