Board of Governors / University Trustees

Edge Hill University

Location: Ormskirk
Salary:
Closing Date: 30 May 2018
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Job Description

New members of the Board of Governors / University Trustees

Location: Ormskirk

Salary: Unpaid voluntary role

Reasonable travel expenses may be paid

Post Type: Part Time

Reference: GOVERNORS-0318

Edge Hill University is seeking to appoint new members to its Board of Governors. We are looking for people with professional, academic, public sector or business experience at a senior level to complement our existing team. As well as your experience, we are looking for a high level of commitment to, and interest in, higher education and to the further development of Edge Hill University in particular. 

The Board of Governors has oversight of the educational character and mission of the University with specific responsibilities for institutional sustainability, financial probity and the effective use of resources. It comprises both lay and appointed members. 

The role of Governor is not salaried but the majority of meetings are held in the evenings. Travel expenses may be paid. 

Whilst the Board is open to applicants with a wide range of experience, applications from HR professionals, qualified accountants, legal specialists and those working in healthcare settings are particularly welcome and we especially encourage applications from women and those from minority ethnic groups.

If you are interested in applying or would like further details, please email Lesley Munro, Clerk to Governors, at Lesley.Munro@edgehill.ac.uk. 

The closing date for submission of completed applications is 31 May 2018.

Application Process

Applicants for the position of Governor should submit:

a full CV and,

a covering letter outlining their reasons for applying and the particular expertise they bring.

Written applications should be submitted to Lesley Munro, Clerk to the Governors, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire L39 4QP. Electronic applications can be sent to Lesley.Munro@edgehill.ac.uk.

Applications will be acknowledged and a shortlist drawn up by Nominations Committee. It is anticipated that interviews will be held in late June.

Candidates requiring an information pack or wishing to discuss any aspect of their application should make initial contact with the Clerk by e-mail: Lesley.Munro@edgehill.ac.uk


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