Student Trustee
To apply for this position, you must be a Leeds Beckett student between July 2025 and June 2026.
Remuneration: This is an unpaid, voluntary role.
Contract: Fixed Term, 1-2 years. This a part-time role which can be undertaken alongside your studies.
Location: Leeds Beckett Students’ Union, Portland Way, Leeds.
Application Closing Date: Tuesday 10th June, 9am
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: TBC (before 9th September 2025)
Overview
We’re looking for enthusiastic students to become Student Trustees — a chance to have your say, shape the future of LBSU, and make sure students stay at the heart of everything we do. What is a trustee? Find out here!
Take a look at our Become a Student Trustee pack to find out more about the role:
How to Apply
To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter (maximum 500 words) through our careers portal. Your cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the person specification and express what you hope to contribute as a Student Trustee.
If you need support with your application, you'll find some useful content here: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk...
Eligibility
We are happy to receive applications from all students; undergraduate, postgraduate, home, international, full-time or part-time. We aim to have diverse representation on our Board, and welcome applications from students who have lived experience of the issues the Union seeks to address.
LBSU is a charity registered with The Charity Commission, and as such, all Trustees must meet the eligibility requirements set out by the Commission. This includes not being disqualified under the automatic disqualification rules for charity trustees and senior management positions, as outlined by the Charity Commission here.
If you are interested in this role and think you have the attributes to succeed but are unsure whether you meet the person specification detailed below, we welcome the opportunity to speak to you about the role in more detail. Please email Steph Lapidus at s.lapidus@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.