Chair of the Board of Trustees

Undeb Bangor

Location: Bangor / Hybrid Commitment:

Voluntary Term: Four years (renewable)

Closing date: 10 August 2026

Atkinson HR and Marble Mayne are pleased to be supporting Undeb Bangor in their search for a new Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Undeb Bangor is the Students' Union at Bangor University and an independent registered charity, representing more than 9,000 students. Led by students, for students, the organisation exists to ensure every student has the opportunity to find their community, influence change and thrive throughout their university experience.

As Undeb Bangor delivers its ambitious 2025–2030 Strategy, this is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership to a vibrant, values-driven organisation at the heart of the University community. Following significant work to strengthen governance, board effectiveness and organisational culture, the Board is now seeking a Chair who can build on this momentum and help guide the next stage of the Students' Union's development.

About the Role

As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will provide leadership to the Board, ensuring it operates effectively, upholds the highest standards of governance and enables the Students' Union to achieve its charitable purpose.

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and fellow trustees, you will help shape the organisation's strategic direction, oversee financial sustainability, support effective decision-making and ensure compliance with charity law and regulatory requirements. You will also play an important role in fostering a positive and inclusive Board culture, supporting trustee development and acting as an ambassador for Undeb Bangor with external stakeholders.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of students by helping to ensure their Students' Union continues to be sustainable, ambitious and student-centred.

Undeb Bangor is keen to hear from individuals with strong leadership, strategic thinking and excellent relationship-building skills. You do not need previous experience as a Chair, but you will have experience of leadership, committee or board environments and be confident facilitating discussion, building consensus and supporting effective governance.

The organisation welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Previous trustee or board experience would be beneficial, as would expertise in areas such as finance, legal, organisational development, fundraising or the Higher Education or charity sectors.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV to matilda@atkinsonhrconsulting.co.uk and complete the application form, which can be accessed by selecting "Apply Now".

You should also download the recruitment pack by selecting the "Download Application" button, where you will find further information about the role and a link to the application form. As part of your application, you will be asked to answer three questions.

· Tell us why you'd like to join Undeb Bangor as Chair of the Board of Trustees and how your personal values align with the organisation'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?

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Matilda Swanson at matilda@atkinsonhrconsulting.co.uk.

Key Dates

Closing Date: 10 August 2026

Interviews: Online during the week commencing 7 September 2026