External Board Member – Finance

University of Law Students’ Union

Voluntary | Predominantly Remote | Approx. 1 day per month

Closing date: 12th October 2026

The University of Law Students’ Union is looking for an experienced finance professional to join its Governing Board as an External Board Member, at a particularly exciting point in the organisation’s development.

The Students’ Union represents students across the University of Law, supporting student voice, representation, welfare, student groups, volunteering and development. It is currently a department of the University but is undertaking a significant programme of work towards becoming an independent legal entity, with the ambition of completing this transition around 2028.

The opportunity

As the Board’s finance specialist, you’ll bring an independent and informed perspective to financial performance, risk, long-term planning and sustainability.

You won’t be expected to manage the Union’s finances day-to-day. Instead, you’ll use your professional expertise to scrutinise financial performance, test assumptions, help fellow Board members understand complex financial issues and provide constructive challenge.

You’ll also join the Finance and Risk Subcommittee, which provides deeper scrutiny of budgeting, expenditure, management accounts and organisational risk. This committee will play a particularly important role as the SU develops the financial arrangements and oversight required to operate successfully as an independent organisation.

Beyond finance, you’ll share collective responsibility for the governance, strategy and long-term sustainability of the Students’ Union.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone with strong financial expertise, sound judgement and the confidence to ask constructive and sometimes challenging questions.

You don’t need previous Students’ Union experience. What’s more important is your ability to apply your professional experience within a governance environment, alongside a genuine interest in supporting an organisation that exists to represent and improve the experience of students.

Time commitment

This is a voluntary position with an average commitment of around 1 day per month. The Board operates remotely, so there are no regular travel requirements outside of an annual strategic planning day.

There are typically 4–5 Board meetings per year, lasting around 3.5 hours, alongside 4–5 Finance and Risk Subcommittee meetings, lasting approximately 75 minutes. Board members are also invited to an annual Board and Strategy Away Day.

Application process

Applications close: 12th October 2026

Shortlisted candidates contacted: week of 19th October

Virtual interviews via MS Teams: week of 26th October

New Board Member expected to start: mid-November

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter outlining how your experience and skills meet the requirements of the role.

If you’d like an informal conversation about the opportunity before applying, please get in touch.

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