Royal Agricultural University Students’ Union  

Job Title: Students’ Union President 

Salary: £26,707 per annum plus opportunity to join the workplace pension scheme  

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, to be worked flexibly. Predominantly Monday – Friday with a requirement to work some evenings and weekends for which time off in lieu will be given  

Fixed term contract: Starting on 13 July 2026 until July 2027 (exact date TBC)  

Location: Royal Agricultural University campus in Cirencester  

Annual Leave: 30 days annual leave per annum plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure  

 

Purpose of the role 

• To be the elected, lead student representative of all students at Royal Agricultural University, representing students locally and nationally, shaping their experiences and advocating for positive change  

• To be the Deputy Chair of the Union’s Board of Trustees and act as an ambassador for the Union 

• To be a Student Governor of Royal Agricultural University  

 

You should nominate yourself for this role if you: 

• Would like to develop your leadership, management and organisational skills 

• Want to know what’s involved in leading a registered charity and company  

• Are a proactive, responsible individual who is confident communicating with a range of people, from students to the Vice Chancellor and MPs 

• Are comfortable writing reports and getting stuck into operational tasks as well as working strategically  

• Are committed to improving all students’ experiences and upholding the values of the Union and Royal Agricultural University  

• Want to be part of the Union’s transformation journey and create meaningful change 

 

Key responsibilities 

• To represent the views of the diversity of the student body to the University and relevant local and national stakeholders  

• To work effectively with University colleagues, particularly the senior team, advocating for students’ academic and non-academic needs and concerns  

• To lead relevant campaigns locally and nationally 

• To work with the National Union of Students and other organisations as appropriate  

• To be an effective member of all relevant Union and University committees, meetings and forums and follow up on actions 

• To chair relevant student committees, meetings and forums 

• To lead the development of a positive and inclusive student culture  

• To undertake and be responsible for appropriate research and insight into students’ experiences, regularly speaking to students, to inform the Union’s work and to present to the University  

• To regularly write reports and papers to present to University committees and the Union's Board of Trustees

• To promote active student participation in Union activities  

• To contribute to the planning and delivery of Union activities  

• To work effectively with the Union Director and rest of the Union staff team  

• To keep up to date with relevant local and national policy and other changes which could have a direct impact on the working of the Students’ Union or on students  

• To work flexibly and take part in relevant Union and University events such as Welcome Week, Open Days, Offer Holder Days and Graduation  

• To uphold the Union's values and adhere to all Union policies and procedures as expected of all Union employees and undertake any relevant training required  

• This is not an exhaustive list of all the key responsibilities -  the President is expected to undertake all duties reasonably expected of the role

  

Trustee responsibilities 

• To attend and contribute to all Board of Trustees meetings, reading papers beforehand and following up on relevant actions 

• To work with the Chair to develop the roles and responsibilities of the Deputy Chair including attending relevant training 

• Working with the rest of the Board and the Union Director, provide strategic oversight ensuring the Union is effectively governed, financially sustainable, is achieving its charitable objectives, has a long term strategy and is maintaining accurate records  

• Act as an ambassador for the Union by safeguarding its good name and values and promoting its work locally and nationally  

Trustees must: 

• Follow the law, comply with all regulatory requirements and the Union’s Articles of Association 

• Act responsibly and only in the interests of the charity 

• Use reasonable care and skill 

• Make well-informed decisions, taking advice where necessary