Edge Hill University is seeking to appoint independent members (non-executive directors and charity trustees) to join their Board of Governors and contribute to their continued growth and success.
What will you be doing?
Edge Hill University is seeking to appoint independent members (non-executive directors and charity trustees) to join their Board of Governors and contribute to our continued growth and success.
They are a thriving and ambitious University based in the Northwest with a community of over 15,000 students and 1,900 staff. Ranked a Top 35 University (Guardian, 2024) they offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in health, medicine, science, creative arts, and education, and have a reputation of excellence having been awarded Modern University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide (2022).
The Board of Governors oversees the educational character and mission of the University and has specific responsibilities for effective use of resources and financial probity. As an Independent Member of the Board of Governors your values and experience will contribute to the Board’s effectiveness and vision, enabling the University to build on its past, and protect and enhance their future.
They are looking for candidates who believe they can add value and who have an active interest in higher education. Applications would be particularly welcome from candidates with expertise and experience in the following areas:
· Digital
· Knowledge exchange / commercialisation
· Marketing / PR / communications / digital media
· Research
· People
They believe that an effective board includes, and makes good use of, difference in the skills, expertise, background, race, gender and other qualities of individual governors.
The role of Governor is a voluntary role, though reasonable travel expenses are re-imbursed. You will gain invaluable boardroom skills and experience. A comprehensive induction programme, bespoke to you, will be facilitated meaning that, whether you are an experienced trustee or a first-time board member, you will receive information, support, and opportunities to reach your full potential.
Meetings are normally held on the third Monday of each month, starting at 17:00.
Candidates wishing to discuss any aspect of their application should make initial contact with them via Reach.
What are they looking for?
They are looking for candidates who believe they can add value and who have an active interest in higher education. They believe that an effective board includes, and makes good use of, difference in the skills, expertise, background, race, gender and other qualities of individual governors.
What difference will you make?
- As an Independent Member of the Board of Governors your values and experience will contribute to the Board’s effectiveness and vision, enabling the University to build on its past, and protect and enhance their future.
Before you apply
To be considered for a role on their Board, applicants should submit:
• An up-to-date CV and,
• a supporting statement that addresses the criteria in the person specification and outlines your motivation for applying. The statement should be no longer than 2 pages of A4 in 12pt font.
Please tailor your application to the role, explaining why you meet the criteria and what you feel you could contribute to their Board and the University.
Please submit your application via Reach.
The closing date for submission of applications is 12 noon on Monday, 10 June 2024.
To apply, see here