Ben joins NUS from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) where he currently is the Deputy Chief Executive.
Ben comes to NUS from a successful career in the voluntary sector having worked at the Terence Higgins Trust (THT) before moving to the NCVO in 1998. Ben’s first position at the NCVO was that of Business Development Manager, with Ben then taking on a broader remit as Head of Development and then Director of NCVO Services Development. Since 2006, Ben has held the position of Deputy Chief Executive.
Outside of work he also holds a number of Non-Executive Directorships including Business in the Community and formerly at the Basic Skills Agency and Futurebuilders.
Commenting on his appointment, NUS President Liam Burns said “I am delighted that we are able to announce that Ben will be joining NUS in July. I believe that he is joining the organisation at an exciting time and that he is the right person to take the organisation forward. Under the leadership of the outgoing Chief Executive Matt Hyde the organisation has gone from strength to strength, and I am confident that Ben has the skills, experience and drive to see the organisation meet head on its future strategic challenges.”
Talking about his appointment Ben commented “I am delighted and excited to be appointed. NUS has a very important role to play in helping the everyday lives of students, supporting students’ unions and helping to shape further and higher education in the UK.”