Additional Trustee (Voluntary)

DUSA exists to support and represent over 15,000 students at the University of Dundee. We are a registered Scottish charity providing support, representation, activities, and services to help students succeed and thrive.

We are seeking Additional Trustees to join our Board and play a vital role in ensuring we remain financially sustainable, legally compliant, and student-focused. This is an exciting time to get involved as we develop our next strategic plan.

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to strategic oversight and direction
• Ensure good governance, transparency, and integrity
• Oversee financial sustainability and risk management
• Support legal and regulatory compliance
• Bring experience, judgement, and independence to Board discussions

What we’re looking for:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. You might bring skills in governance, finance, risk management, strategic planning, or organisational leadership. We value:

• Strong strategic thinking and sound judgement
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Collaborative, constructive communication
• Understanding of governance in any sector
• Connection to Dundee, its campus, or the local community (desirable)

Commitment:

Board meetings every 6 weeks (evenings), plus sub-committee meetings before each Board.

To apply:

Send your CV and a short cover letter to board@dusa.co.uk.

For an informal conversation, contact kioannou@dusa.co.uk.

Closing date: 5 September 2025, 17:00

Eligibility restrictions apply under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 – see OSCR guidance for details.

Find out more: download our trustee recruitment pack