Chief Executive Officer

Atkinson HR; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK educational charity, Wolverhampton Students’ Union, is seeking a dynamic CEO to provide strategic leadership. The role involves collaborating with trustees and student officers to enhance the student experience and manage financial oversight. Ideal candidates will have a background in organisational development and a solid grasp of charity governance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of strategic leadership in a values-led environment.
• Good understanding of trends and issues affecting students.
• Experience in financial oversight and charity governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Wolverhampton Students’ Union.
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees and student officers.
• Ensure the SU adapts to the evolving needs of students.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Financial Management

Organisational Development

Collaborative Leadership

Job description

Our client, Wolverhampton Students’ Union are seeking a dynamic and values-driven CEO to provide strategic leadership, strong people management, empower student officers and help them deliver an outstanding experience for their members.

About Wolverhampton SU

The University of Wolverhampton Students’ Union is an independent education charity led by, and for, students. They are central to the University experience and work to support all aspects of student life for the 19,000 plus students studying at Wolverhampton University.

They support students through a variety of services including academic representation, campaigns, advice and wellbeing services and supporting student communities. They also host a number of events throughout the year and operate a café and two bars on campus.

About the Role

As CEO, you would play a vital role in shaping the strategic future of Wolverhampton Students’ Union. You’ll work closely with the Board of Trustees and student officers to translate strategy into action and ensure the SU remains responsive to the evolving needs of students.

They are looking for a collaborative and inclusive leader who can build strong partnerships within the SU, across the University and with external stakeholders. You’ll bring a proven track record of strategic leadership, financial oversight, and organisational development, ideally within a values-led or membership-based environment.

The successful candidate won’t necessarily need to come from the Higher Education sector, but you must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the trends and issues that affect our students and sector. You’ll have a good understanding of charity governance, financial management and organisational development.

You can find out more about the role (including the full candidate pack) at: https://atkinsonhrconsulting.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/23?target=frame

Deadline for applications is 7th July and salary is c.£60k.