About Us
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London School of Science and Technology (LSST) is a private higher education institution, registered with the Office for Students (OfS), and currently on a strategic journey toward full university status.
We are known for our commitment to student success and innovative teaching. With one of the highest National Student Survey scores of 96.7%, we are proud to be ranked among the top 15 institutions in the UK
At LSST, we believe that everyone - regardless of background, age, or personal circumstances - deserves access to a high-quality education. Our passionate team is dedicated to transforming lives through academic excellence and opportunity.
The Board of Governors is the overarching governing body of the School, responsible for setting its strategic direction and ensuring strong institutional oversight.
To support our ongoing transformation and uphold best-practice governance, we are seeking a strategic leader with proven Board-level experience - ideally as a non-executive. The successful candidate will bring high levels of professional credibility, commercial acumen, and strong personal networks. They will have a clear appreciation of good governance, the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, and be a highly effective ambassador for LSST. They would participate in the Audit Committee and chair the Remuneration Committee.
The Role
Governors play a vital strategic role in:
Holding the Executive to account
Ensuring academic quality and integrity
Overseeing financial and regulatory compliance
Guiding long-term institutional strategy
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, especially with experience in:
Higher Education Leadership / Regulation
Finance, Audit, or Risk Management
Law / Governance
Academic Quality Assurance
Human Resources / EDI
Digital / Technology Infrastructure
You must be committed to independence, objectivity, and the public interest in higher education.
Who Can Apply?
You should:
Have experience at board or senior leadership level
Be committed to good governance and sector integrity
Be able to attend meetings and contribute meaningfully
You must not:
Be an employee or close family member of an employee
Have a significant financial relationship with the School
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive community that recognises and respects the differences of all individuals. This means creating a diverse, inclusive and welcoming environment where people of all identities and backgrounds feel they belong.
We welcome your application irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.
Interview process
Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above will be invited to an interview. We offer a range of interview times and dates to accommodate your needs and circumstances.
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