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BUCS Board of Trustees is comprised of up to 12 Trustees, with a range of individuals both from our membership, and independent to BUCS, providing a balance of knowledge, skills and experience to support the effective operation of the organisation. BUCS is seeking a Trustee to fulfil the position of Sport and Competition Lead, providing board-level oversight of BUCS' sporting offer, ensuring it balances performance and participation, remains relevant to a diverse membership, and aligns with the organisation's strategic direction.

The successful candidate will champion the ongoing development of a high-quality, inclusive and sustainable sport and competition offer, ensuring it meets the needs of a diverse membership and evolving student population. They will also ensure that member perspectives inform BUCS decision-making and that sport remains central to organisational strategy and impact.

To be eligible to apply for the Member Trustee position of Sport and Competition lead, you must be a volunteer or member of the executive team with responsibility or oversight of BUCS related activities at an Education Institution Member or their Student Union/Association/Athletic Union.

About The Role

About the Board

BUCS is led by a Board of Trustees, consisting of an independent chair, appointed independent non-executive trustees, and trustees from within Member institutions in the form of both staff and students/sabbatical officers. For more information, see BUCS Board.

Location

Meetings of the Board are held in person, and alternate between London and a location within the Midlands area. Board roles are voluntary, however reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be covered for attendance at meetings and for Trustees operating on behalf of BUCS in an official capacity, in line with BUCS Expenses Policy. The successful candidate may also be required to sit on additional subcommittees of the Board. These subcommittees are held online. Time commitment Approx. 50-55 hours (exc. travel) per year. This includes five Board meetings (one 2 hours online), a Board Development day (in-person), the AGM (online), ad hoc meetings, subcommittee meetings and reading time.

Tenure

The successful candidate will be appointed for an initial 3yr term with annual appraisal governing their tenure. Following completion of their initial term, the Board may extend their tenure for a further 3yr term, subject to a maximum of 3 terms of 3 years being served.

Application process

Please click on the Apply Now button. This will take you to the Applied platform which we use for our recruitment. Applicants will be required to complete a number of questions and submit a CV and Declaration of Good Character. Please provide two referees on your CV who we can contact. We may do this before interview, but not without your permission.

• Closing date for applications: 23 August 2026, 22:00.
• Interview: Week commencing 7/14th September 2026 online.

For further information or an informal discussion concerning the role or BUCS, please contact Jude Edwards - jude.edwards@bucs.org.uk. Due to the expected high number of applications, it is likely we will only be able to provide feedback to those who reach the interview stage. If you don't hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that, unfortunately, your application has not been successful.

Data Protection Statement

Any personal data submitted to BUCS in the course of this recruitment process will be held securely and processed solely for the purposes of recruitment to this role. It will be held for six months from notifying applicants of the outcome of the recruitment process, and if employed by BUCS, for the duration of the contract of employment and to fulfil the statutory, or recommended, retention periods when no longer an employee of British Universities and Colleges Sport. BUCS will comply with data protection legislation at all times and in line with BUCS Privacy Policy.

Closing date: 23rd August 2026