"Independent Trustee"

We are now seeking an Independent Trustee to join our Board, to take part in planning for and ensuring that we deliver our new strategy. All our Trustees need to have a keen interest in, and empathy for, Higher Education. On this occasion, we are particularly interested in individuals who offer experience of shaping long-term financial and operational strategy and planning in a complex organisation, supported by financial and/ or operational leadership experience, or expertise in legal and regulatory matters with strong governance experience.

Appointments to the Board are made for a term of up to three or four years, with the possibility of reappointment. The Board typically meets six times a year, plus an annual strategy day. It is the norm that our Trustees also serve on one or more of the Committees of the Board. Committees meet between two and four times a year. In addition to this, and to engage our Trustees with the activities of the University, Trustees are invited to various events throughout the year, such as Foundation Day and the Distinguished Speakers Series.

How to Apply

For further details, including the job description and person specification, please visit https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/ quoting the reference number 8236.

For an informal and confidential discussion about this position, please contact Cathy Long at Perrett Laver via cathy.long@perrettlaver.com.

Applications must include a full CV and a letter of application setting out your interest in the role and details of how your knowledge, skills and experience match the essential criteria being sought.

The closing date for applications is 11:59pm (BST) 1st March 2026.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements.