Summary
Royal Holloway Students’ Union is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the charity through the next stage of its strategic journey.
At RHSU, we are united by our vision to make the lives of our students better. We put our students at the heart of everything we do in order to create an unforgettable university experience. We have worked hard to develop a close-knit student community by providing high-quality, inclusive opportunities that genuinely change lives. Due to our unwavering commitment to our students, we are never complacent. As our student demographic changes, we understand that our services must continue to evolve and adapt to meet their needs. That is what drives our search for our next CEO, who will have the unique opportunity to develop and implement our next strategic plan from 2024 onwards.
Job Description
We are seeking an ambitious senior leader who can inspire our talented team of Officers and staff by taking a visible and personable approach. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively to secure the commitment and support of our university partners is essential. The successful candidate will be a compassionate, assured leader who can coach and encourage our students and staff to be bold in pursuit of positive change for students and the wider world around us. Inclusion is fundamental to us. We want to amplify the voice of every student, recognising the importance of each other’s lived experience and celebrating different perspectives. Alongside the commitment to our values, the successful candidate will likely have a proven track record of driving high performance and will be able to demonstrate commercial and financial acumen to support sustainable growth across our trading services.
As an employer, RHSU takes seriously the need for all staff and Officers to achieve a healthy and flexible work life balance. We offer a generous package of annual leave and time off across the year, access to discount schemes and enhanced parental leave. We will also continue to support your continued professional development by investing in training opportunities that are important to you.