Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. We are a modern and forward thinking institution rooted in, and connected to a city with a rich history of culture and learning. We are a globally recognised University focused on providing high-quality teaching, delivering impactful research and an excellent student experience. Our vision is simple:
“shape tomorrow through our unique blend of the modern and the traditional, by embracing diversity, seeking out the new and excelling in education and research.”
Oxford Brookes is at an exciting phase in its development, currently progressing its Strategy 2035 and the associated Strategic Transformation Programme. In addition we have recently appointed a new Vice‑Chancellor, Professor Helen Laville who took up her role in August 2025. It is an ambitious community which welcomes talented leaders who share our ambition.
As our current governors come to the end of their terms, we are currently looking to appoint a number of new Independent Governors to join our Board. We are particularly in need of individuals with senior leadership experience in any of the following domains: technology, law, strategy, corporate affairs/policy, and tertiary education. Applications from candidates with an understanding of or connections across the Oxford‑Cambridge Growth Corridor would also be welcome.
Our University community
Oxford Brookes is a medium‑sized teaching and research institution with a broad disciplinary base. As an entity with over £300m pa turnover, our University community is made up of around 2,800 academic and professional services staff and 17,500 students (72% undergraduate, 19% international), across two Faculties and 11 Schools and Departments. Total income in 2022/23 was £238m, including over £8m in research grants and contracts and over £19m in commercialisation and knowledge exchange income. The University is based across two Oxford campuses – now being consolidated at its central Headington Campus – together with a campus in Swindon focused on healthcare programmes.
Terms of Appointment
The role of Governor is not remunerated, but reasonable travelling and similar expenses incurred in the course of University business may be claimed. The term of office is for an initial term of 2 years, with the possibility of reappointment for up to 2 further 3‑year terms, giving maximum service of 8 years. The average time commitment for a Board Governor is at least c.15 days per year.
For more information about the University and role of Independent Governor please review the applicant pack which is downloadable from the university main careers site and from Odgers.
How to apply
Application is by submission of a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) along with a covering letter setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the required criteria. Please include in a separate document the names and addresses of three referees.
Candidates who wish to find out more about the role can reach out to Odgers, who are managing the search process for this role, for a detailed conversation and informal calls prior to applying:
* Contact: Maggie Laudanska McWeeney
* Phone: + 44 7912 565353
* Email: malgorzata.laudanskamcweeney@odgers.com
The preferred method of application is online at www.odgers.com/95814. If you are unable to apply online, please email your application to 95814@odgers.com.
The closing date for applications is Friday 29 May.
Timeline
* Informal conversations: week commencing 15 June
* Final-stage interviews at Oxford Brookes: Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 June 2026 (23 June interviews are am only).
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We value and celebrate diversity, and applications are particularly welcome from female candidates or candidates from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds as we wish to increase representation on the Board.
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