Bring your HR/renumeration or governance expertise to Lancaster University Students’ Union as an Expert Committee Member.
Location: Hybrid/Lancaster
Applications close: 9 a.m. Friday 9th October 2026
Time commitment: c.2 days per year
About LUSU
LUSU is here to make sure that our students’ time at Lancaster is everything it should be. We support their social life and studies, sporting activities, hobbies, interests and the causes they care about.
Activity groups are at the heart of the Lancaster experience, with more than 250 clubs affiliated with us to provide recreational and competitive opportunities, as well as volunteering projects that build a sense of community on campus.
We also provide guidance and support, with trained advisors who can empower students to make the decisions that are best for them.
LUSU also provide a selection of services tailored to Lancaster students. These include a student lettings agency and a Union-run student nightclub in Lancaster city centre. All profits from these ventures are reinvested into running the rest of the Union’s activities.
About the roles
We are recruiting two independent Expert Committee Members to bring specialist knowledge, external perspective and constructive challenge to two Trustee Board sub-committees. These are separate, non-trustee appointments and candidates may apply for either role or both.
Expert Committee Member – HR and remuneration
You will support the Human Resources and Remuneration Sub-Committee in making sound decisions relating to people, organisational development and culture.
You will contribute insight across areas including people strategy, recruitment and development, HR policies, succession planning, reward and health & safety.
Who we are looking for
You will be an experienced HR, people, culture or organisational development professional with sound employment knowledge and strong judgement.
You will be confident advising on sensitive matters, clarifying professional and governance boundaries and supporting elected officers and senior leaders.
Experience advising Boards or working within shared employment arrangements would be valuable.
Expert Committee Member – Governance
You will support the Governance Sub-Committee in promoting good governance, reviewing LUSU’s governance arrangements and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Your contribution will include advising on governing documents, regulatory compliance, Board development, trustee recruitment and induction and relevant non-political policies and procedures. You will also help the committee consider potential legal, financial and reputational risks arising from decisions and policies.
There will be an early opportunity to contribute to a planned review of the Articles of Association and related by-laws, ensuring that they remain clear, consistent and appropriate for a democratic, student-led charity.
Who we are looking for
You will bring strong charity or corporate governance experience gained through a Board, senior leadership or advisory role.
You will understand governing documents, regulatory compliance, Board effectiveness and the respective responsibilities of trustees and executives. Experience reviewing articles, by-laws, compliance frameworks or governance policies would be particularly useful.
Please click on the link to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the roles and how to apply.
Applications for these roles close at 9 a.m. Friday 9th October 2026.
To apply for this position, please contact:
Conor Naughton
For any informal conversations regarding either role, please email Conor at conor@peridotpartners.co.uk
