Members of the Board of Governors (BOG26)

University of Lincoln; Swineshead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in the UK is seeking independent governors with expertise in accountancy, financial management, or cyber security. Candidates will attend Board meetings and participate in training; governors are unpaid but can claim expenses. This role provides valuable experience and an opportunity to contribute to the governance of the institution. All backgrounds are welcome to apply, with a particular interest in those with educational expertise.,

Benefits

Reimbursed expenses

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy or financial management.
• Skills in cyber security.
• Background in education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Attend six Board meetings per year.
• Participate in training and development days.
• Join sub-committees as needed.

Skills

Accountancy

Financial Management

Cyber Security

Education

Job description

We are recruiting to a small number of vacant independent governor roles and a specific co‑opted member vacancy, and would particularly like to hear from candidates who possess one or more of the following skillsets/expertise, although we welcome interest from all backgrounds:

Skill Sets

• Accountancy, Financial Management
• Cyber, Cyber Security
• Education (as a co‑opted member)

Members are expected to attend the Board meetings, which occur six times per year, plus a strategic away day and formal meeting. Governors should prioritise attendance and participate in training and development days.

There are opportunities for governors to join one or more of the Board's sub‑committees, with the preferred candidate with accountancy and/or financial management expertise likely joining our Audit and Risk Committee.

Governors are not paid, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.