GOVERNOR

UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON; Lewes; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Brighton seeks new Governors to join its Board, focusing on diverse leadership skills and a commitment to education. Ideal candidates will guide the strategic direction of the university, emphasizing inclusivity and community engagement. This is an unremunerated role requiring a time commitment of 10-12 days per year, covering reasonable expenses.

Benefits

Covering of reasonable expenses

Qualifications

• Experience in policy and creative implementation of IT solutions in teaching.
• Ability to contribute thoughtfully to board meetings.
• Willingness to be challenging but constructive.

Responsibilities

• Help set and monitor the strategic direction of the university.
• Contribute to discussions that advance governance and inclusivity.
• Review and shape strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Marketing and branding

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Organisational transformation

Policy experience

Creative IT solutions in education

Job description

The University of Brighton is a vibrant community of 18,000 students and 2,150 educators and professional staff. We are a university that plays a crucial role in developing the professionals, the innovators and leaders of the future. Our research and teaching transforms lives and benefits communities worldwide, and our commitment to excellence is reflected in our rising university rankings, significant research impact, and strong graduate outcomes. Students are at the heart of all that we do, and our students are part of a dynamic, diverse and creative community that embraces partnership working and makes a positive difference to society.

We are now seeking new people to join our Board of Governors who bring a diversity of voice and experience, and who believe that education empowers people to make a difference in the world. The new Governors will help set, monitor and shape our strategic direction as we embark on our ambitious new ten-year strategy.

We are looking for individuals who have leaderships skills in marketing and branding, equity, diversity and inclusion, organisational transformation, higher education, and audit. Experience of policy and the creative implementation of IT solutions in a teaching and learning environment would also be of value. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from those with similar lived experience (or a clear understanding of the lived experience) of our diverse student community, and from mid-career individuals, as well as C-suite and NED leaders.

Ideal candidates will be able to bring thoughtful and mature contribution to board meetings and will be principled yet innovative. A willingness to be challenging but constructive and a strong strategic focus are essential. The time commitment for the Governor role is likely to be 10 to 12 days per annum, and the role is unremunerated, although reasonable expenses will be covered.

We welcome applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

For further information, please visit https://www.minervasearch.com/current-opportunities/brighton-2/

Expressions of interest should be in the form of a CV and cover letter and addressed [e-mail]