The Chief Executive is the senior member of staff in The SU, leading the delivery of the strategy and operational plan in order to deliver outstanding outcomes for students and stakeholders.
The role is the principal advisor to the elected officer team and Board of Trustees, overseeing all areas of The SU to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of the organisation’s purpose. The Chief Executive plays a key role in enhancing the internal and external reputation of The SU, networking locally and nationally to forge effective partnerships that support our work.
Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive is accountable for the management, development, and longer-term sustainability of The SU and for providing the highest level of support to the elected leadership.
Achieving the purpose of The SU is central to the role, and the effective management of resources should ensure that the day-to-day operations of the organisation remain excellent.
You will have direct responsibilities and accountabilities as a result of The SU’s charitable status and for ensuring compliance with requirements set out in law.
The Chief Executive is the accountable individual to the University of Bath for health and safety and enacting relevant policies which affect The SU (eg human resources, finance etc).
Due to the requirements of the role, you will be required to work on campus at least 4 days per week.
The SU is the body of students at the University of Bath. We believe that when students come together, they can shape the communities they are part of for the better. Through our student leaders and elected representatives, we grow and support communities of students as they provide opportunities for others and change the world around us for the better.
Together we promote student interest and welfare, provide support and advice, represent the student community with the University and others, and provide social, cultural, sporting, and recreational activities.
How we do this is through student-led:
- Voice – helping students stand up, speak up and make their voice heard,
- Experiences – making friends and memories that last a lifetime,
- Groups – broadening horizons with our communities of students,
- Support – providing advice and support on student life,
- Development – developing the skills students need to lead and change.
Our work is overseen by an independent board made up of six elected student officers, two independent students and five external independent trustees. The SU is funded by a grant from the University of Bath, membership income and the commercial revenue that we generate through our range of student spaces and services.
What we can offer you:
We are an equal opportunities employer and have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations. We have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award.
A family-friendly University with an increasingly agile workforce, we are open to flexible working arrangements. We’re also proud to be a disability confident leader and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require.
We offer:
- a very generous employer contributory pension scheme.
- generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance.
- an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce.
- a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.
A number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for. Please visit the following webpages for more information:
Our campus is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and the City of Bath with its historic charm and social activity only a short distance away creates an excellent environment in which to work. Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us @UniofBath and @UniofBathJobs on Twitter for more information.
Department: Students’ Union
Grade: Competitive Package
Full time (36.5 hours per week) – fixed term (duration of 12 months) basis
Interviews will be held w/c 3 October 2022.