Board Member at St Aidan's JCR CIO

St Aidan’s JCR CIO at Durham University is committed to enhancing the student experience. 

We promote the interests and welfare of students during the course of study, acting as the recognised representative channel between students, St Aidan’s College and external bodies, while supporting a diverse range of social, sporting, cultural and recreational activities and societies. 

Are you passionate about contributing your experience and insights to a recently independent Durham University JCR CIO, helping to shape the future of a vibrant student community built on the firm foundations of its almost 80-year history? 

Are you passionate about fostering student development and driving inclusive, positive change? Do you have a background in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Human Resources (HR), or a blend of financial and legal expertise?

If so, we would love you to apply nd drive positive change for St Aidan’s JCR.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Board Member, you will play a vital role in guiding the JCR's long-term activities and ensuring its continued success. 

In addition to your general responsibilities, the Board is looking to enhance its capabilities in the following areas of skill and expertise. Applicants should demonstrate evidence against at least two of the essential criteria in their application and provide evidence that is available for any of the desirable criteria.

About you

Essential Criteria:

●Ability to hold an organisation to account on its governance demonstrated by previous experience and/or qualifications in applying legal or governance knowledge and advice within organisations. 

●Proven experience of welfare and student development issues in educational or governance settings, and/or other sectors, demonstrating an ability to understand the issues affecting non-profit organisations and develop workable solutions. 

●Ability to advise, contribute and offer accountability to the student Executive Committee. 

●Ability to work collaboratively with other Board Members for the benefit of Associate Members to build consensus and work with diverse stakeholders

Desirable Criteria:

●Financial or legal experience, with the ability to advise and participate in the process of scrutiny

●Experience working with non-profits or young adults in various sectors, able to offer both new ideas and to build upon existing frameworks

●Demonstrable ability and experience of advising organisations on equality, diversity and inclusion

●Experience in a legal or governance based role 

●Attendance of a collegiate university, with a preference for past St Aidan’s or Durham University students

Meetings

The Board meets at least four times a year, two of which are held in Durham, and two of which are held remotely. 

Term of Office

You will be appointed for a period of up to 4 years 

Why Join Us? 

If you’re interested in engaging dynamically with the members of St Aidan’s JCR and the wider 

college community, and if you have a genuine passion to improve the student experience, we welcome your application to join our Board as our newest Member.

Your dedication and leadership can help create a vibrant and inclusive student community that benefits all. 

If you are a ready to take on this rewarding role, we encourage you to apply and help us drive forward our mission.

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