Edge Hill University is seeking to appoint independent members (non-executive directors and charity trustees) to join our 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.
To apply, see here