External Co-opted Member of the Academic Assurance Committee
Governance Legal & Compliance
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Voluntary Role - Board of Governors
An External Co-opted member should have significant experience and expertise in Higher education curriculum delivery and quality assurance. Individuals should demonstrate a strong track record of achievement and contribution which has national and international level. They should have:
* experience of the governance or strategic management of complex organisations;
* an understanding of and commitment to the purposes of higher education;
* ability to take an independent and objective view;
* ability to take a strategic overview and contribute to the University's strategic development.
The Board
Being a member of the University's Board of Governors is a highly rewarding voluntary role. It offers unique opportunity to help shape the future of an innovative, socially impactful institution with influence locally, nationally and internationally.
Find out more about how the University is governed.
Eligibility
* must be over 18 years of age
* Not employed at the University
* Not a student at the University
* Not a serving elected member of a local or national authority (excluding Parish Councils)
Time commitment and general requirements
The Committee normally meets virtually three times per year in late afternoon. The Board holds strategy days and briefing workshops and members are encouraged to attend training and development activities relevant to their role. Members are invited to participate in a number of regular and ad hoc University events. These include the annual graduation ceremonies, civic functions and professorial and public lectures.
We actively encourage applications from women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates.
Governor Privacy Notice
Contact Person
Lorraine Stallard
Contact Number
0114 225 2051
Date Advertised: 06-Mar-2026
Closing Date: 29-Mar-2026
Location: City/Remote
Employment Type: Other
Job number: 117707
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