Salary: £60,000 (more may be available for candidates with exceptional skills and experience)
Location: Wolverhampton
Contract: Full Time- 35 hours per week
Are you ready to lead a progressive, student-led charity into its next phase of growth and innovation? Wolverhampton Students’ Union is seeking a dynamic and values-driven CEO to provide strategic leadership, strong people management, empower student officers, and help us deliver an outstanding experience for our members.
About Us
Wolverhampton Students’ Union exists to represent, support and inspire over 19,000 students at the University of Wolverhampton. We are an independent charity working in partnership with the University to deliver services and opportunities that enable our diverse student body to thrive.
We support students through academic representation, campaigns on issues that matter to them, advice and wellbeing services, supporting student communities, and inclusive social spaces. We are proud of our diversity and are committed to being a welcoming, innovative, and forward-thinking Students’ Union that puts students at the heart of everything we do.
We are proud to have a dedicated team of staff and elected officers who are passionate about delivering for students. As we look to the future, a key priority for our next CEO will be to build a more collaborative and strategic relationship with the University of Wolverhampton. The University’s 2035 strategy sets out a bold vision to create opportunity, transform lives, and deliver a more inclusive, productive, and sustainable society. We want the SU to be a key partner in helping deliver that vision, co-creating the student experience and ensuring our members get the very best out of their time at university.
About the Role
As CEO, you’ll 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 we remain responsive to the evolving needs of students.
We’re 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.
You’ll also lead a talented staff team, foster a high-performing, inclusive culture, and identify new opportunities to diversify our income and extend our impact. Importantly, you’ll be a visible and supportive presence for our officers and staff, helping them to lead with confidence and drive meaningful change.
We offer an inclusive and fun work environment believe passionately in developing our people. We’re also committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the world and community we’re based in. We respect everyone's individual identity and celebrate difference and encourage applications from all candidates irrespective of background. We’d particularly welcome applications for the role from BAME candidates and those with a disability.
It’s a genuinely exciting time for Wolverhampton Students’ Union and we look forward to receiving your application.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Monday 7th July at 12pm
First Stage Interviews (Remote): Monday 14th July
Final Interviews (In-person): Thursday 28th July
Optional Q/A session with the Chair of the Board: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/adcaa2dc-83d0-42a3-9269-3b229cacd072@77e05ebb-e9bd-449d-90f3-6d101feec26a
How to Apply
Please click 'Apply Now' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and apply.
For an informal conversation about the role and the application process, please contact our recruitment partners at Atkinson HR Consulting: sannah@atkinsonhrconsulting.co.uk
