Who we are
We’re the people in purple here to help every student at UWTSD have the best time at university.
From application to graduation, we are right next to them for their whole student journey. Through our services, we’ll help students connect, discover who they are, and find their place at UWTSD and the world.
We are a proudly student-led organisation with 15,630 members – (every enrolled student is automatically one of our members). We want them to think of us as their friend who’s been there an
The role
We’re looking for someone with experience in marketing and commercialisation, acting as a bridge between the organisation’s charitable mission and its commercial activities, ensuring that these activities are financially sound, strategically aligned, and ethically managed as well as marketed successfully.
Additionally, they need to show genuine enthusiasm for UWTSD’s democratic, student-led values and be confident in offering independent judgment in the organisation’s best interests.
Work with the Board and management to shape our commercial strategy that aligns with the mission, acting as a support to the Design and Communications team.
Support brand development and stakeholder engagement, ensuring the Union’s impact and values are communicated effectively. Oversee compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements in marketing, communications, and commercial activity.
Contribute to financial sustainability through strong governance, budget oversight, and risk management. Champion performance measurement for commercial activity and support risk management with SMT and the Design and Communications team.
Bring strong marketing, communications, and digital expertise, alongside excellent interpersonal skills and an understanding of the charity sector. Offer strategic thinking, financial literacy, analytical ability, and effective leadership and mentorship to the management team.
What are we looking for?
A number of issues have hindered progress of developing the venue. The continued challenges in the higher education landscape and hospitality industry are contributing factors. In addition the building has had maintenance setbacks.
However, an exciting opportunity has now arisen where the Venue can act as a social space for students living on campus, and to begin creating a hub of vibrant events which create a sense of community among students. With accommodation at capacity on campus, now is the perfect time to build a rapport with the students and make the venue the centre of student life on campus, whilst creating a stable second income for the Students’ Union which can be reinvested into Student activities and experiences.
A Marketing & Commercialisation Trustee plays a crucial role in guiding and overseeing a charity’s design and communications sub-strategy, ensuring it aligns with the organisation’s overall goals and values. They provide strategic direction, offer expertise, and help broaden the charity’s reach to increase visibility and engagement from a marketing perspective. Broadly, the commercialisation aspect of the role focuses on providing strategic oversight and guidance to ensure the organisation’s financial sustainability and growth through commercial activities. This involves providing robust knowledge to be constructive of any developed commercial plans, analysing operational efficiency, and ensuring effective financial governance of said plans. The trustee will also play a key role in performance measurement and risk management related to commercial ventures.
In essence, the Marketing & Commercialisation Trustee acts as a bridge between the organisation’s charitable mission and its commercial activities, ensuring that these activities are financially sound, strategically aligned, and ethically managed as well as marketed successfully.
What difference will you make?
Students’ Unions are unlike any other organisations — vibrant, fast-paced, and wholeheartedly focused on people. As our Marketing and Commercialisation Trustee, you’ll help shape our future growth and direction, contributing to our financial sustainability through income generation and ensuring effective communications.
We’re the people in purple, supporting every UWTSD student from application to graduation. As a student-led charity with over 15,600 members, we help students connect, discover who they are, and find their place at UWTSD and beyond. Our free membership offers support through our Voice, Opportunities, and Advice teams, all focused on enhancing the student experience.
Supporting document(s)
- trustee-role-description-marketing-and-commercialisation-eng.pdf - Download
