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Union staff & Trustees

As well as elected student representatives, the Students' Union also employs a number of key staff who provide continuity and experience in operational management and administration of the Union. Meet the team!

Meet the team.

  • Chief Executive

    Al Lawley-Powell

    As the Chief Executive I report to the Trustee Board and am responsible for the overall strategic and operational management of the organisation.

    Key areas of work are supporting and facilitating the roles of elected officers and staff to deliver their representational, political, educational and activity based agendas.

    Internally I ensure development and delivery of commercial activities, externally securing funding opportunities is also a priority.

    al.lawley-powell@stir.ac.uk

  • Student Voice Manager

    Jeremy Harvey

    I oversee the management of the Union’s Student Voice activities, including the Student Advice Service, Democracy and Representation, and Sustainability.

    jeremy.harvey@stir.ac.uk

  • Communications & Activities Manager

    Nick Manton

    I oversee management of the Union’s communications, events and activities as part of the senior management team.

    n.d.manton@stir.ac.uk

  • Union Secretary/HR Administrator

    Wendy Forbes

    My role involves processing payroll and ensuring staff are paid correctly, and on time.

    I also look after the HR requirements of the student’s union. Another of my main roles include producing & submitting Agenda, Papers & Minutes for various Union meetings.

    wendy.forbes@stir.ac.uk

  • Finance Manager

    Sasha Young

    I am the Finance Manager and responsible for the finances of the Student Union, delivering monthly management accounts, the annual budget and regular forecasts.

    sasha.young2@sttr.ac.uk

  • Student Representation Coordinator

    Lucy Hogben

    Students’ Union lead regarding Democracy and Representation. In particular, I coordinate the Elections; democratic processes and policy; representation systems; campaign development and the RATE Awards.

    lucy.hogben@stir.ac.uk

  • Activities & Volunteer Coordinator

    Jill Reid

    My role is to help students make the most from their time at University. I support all the societies within the Union and help promote student participation in co-curricular activities.

    A key part of my job is encouraging and promoting volunteering opportunities to help students access new experiences, develop their skills, and realise their potential.

    jill.reid@stir.ac.uk

  • Sport Development Coordinator

    Anna Edvaldsson

    As the Sport Development Coordinator, I help to facilitate the delivery of sports fixtures, support club committees in their club development and help to resolve any issues or questions related to sport at Stirling.

    anna.edvaldsson@stir.ac.uk

  • Advocacy Coordinator

    Kenny Thompson

    As the Advocacy Coordinator, I provide confidential advice and help to students facing issues like appeals, complaints, and fitness to practice hearings.

    kenny.thompson@stir.ac.uk

  • Sustainability Development Coordinator

    Gabi Brame

    As the Sustainability Development Coordinator, I am responsible for ensuring the Union follows and develops environmental best practice, engage students and staff with sustainability, and work with the University towards net zero.

    gabi.brame@stir.ac.uk

  • Finance Administrator

    Jane Allan

    The Finance Office assists all areas of the Union in their operations. The team help Clubs with their budgets and monitor the income and expenditure of the Union.

    jane.allan@stir.ac.uk

  • Sports Union Administrator

    Aileen Ferguson

    My role is to assist and support the Sports Union President and the Sports Development Coordinator.

    I organise sport fixtures, transport and accommodation for all clubs as well as being the first point of contact for general enquires in the Union office.

    aileen.ferguson@stir.ac.uk

  • Advocacy Caseworker

    Jenni Glen

    Working alongside the Advocacy Development Coordinator, my role is to offer confidential and impartial information, support and representation to students as part of the Union Advocacy team.

    jenni.glen@stir.ac.uk

  • Union Shop Manager

    Karen McGregor

    As the Union Shop Manager, I manage the Student Union Shop; Online and On Campus. I source all branded merchandise and design all of the clothing as well as all other stock.

    karen.mcgregor@stir.ac.uk

Our trustee board.

The Union also has a Trustee Board which helps provide the relevant governance and oversight of the organisation. Membership of the Trustee Board includes the Sabbatical Officers and the following:

Sabbatical Officers

  • Union President
  • Vice President Education
  • Vice President Communities
  • Sports Union President

Student Trustees

  • Adam Johnston
  • Pooja Singh
  • Vacant

External Trustees

  • Mike Day (Chair of the Board)
  • Irene Bradley (Chair of the Union's Finance & Resources Committee)
  • Grant Cairns (Chair of the Union's HR Sub Group)
  • Heather MacBain
 

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