Council Lay Member

Job title

Council Lay Member

Job reference

REQ240412

Date posted

14/05/2024

Application closing date

03/06/2024

Location

Loughborough

Package

Non remunerated position.

Job description

We are recruiting for a voluntary lay (independent/non-executive) member to join our governing body (Council) for an initial term of three years from 1 August 2024.

Our strategy, Creating Better Futures. Together , is focussed on how our work at Loughborough University can contribute to improving the lives of individuals and creating a healthier, more sustainable and more inclusive society.

About the role:

As a lay member of our governing body, you will be integral to us achieving our strategy.

You'll help to support our decision making, challenge our thinking and hold us to account.

You will bring with you a range of perspectives and lived experience to board- level discussions helping us to respond more effectively to internal and external challenges.

If you'd like to know more, please read further about the Council including existing member profiles.

We are particularly interested in hearing from you if you have executive level experience and expertise in one or more of the following:

people and culture

anti-discriminatory practices and a working knowledge and understanding of EDI principles

knowledge and experience of regional economic development and regional governance

marketing and communications

Ideally, you'll have:

executive/non-executive experience at a senior level in large and complex organisations (all sector backgrounds welcomed)

a passion for higher education and personal values that align to our strategy

good interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with a broad range of people

a strong commitment to the seven principles of public life (drawn up by the “Nolan” Committee on Standards in Public Life)

a willingness to commit to the duties and responsibilities of Council members(details included in the Candidate Pack)

Benefits of taking on the role:

By joining Council, you can be an integral part of building the future success of the organisation.

You will have opportunity to:

help make a difference to the lives of staff, students and other stakeholders of the University, gaining deeper insight into our work

support the pursuit of research with global importance and impact

contribute to important strategic decisions

develop valuable knowledge and insight regarding the higher education sector

At Loughborough we value the voluntary nature of governing body membership and ensure a manageable time commitment of approximately 10-15 days per year.

Commitments:

Council meets four times annually, with three in person meetings in March, June and October (Away Day), and one online meeting in November.

Lunch is provided for all in-person meetings and plenty of opportunities to attend post meetings/evening meals out.

You will be invited to serve on at least one other specialist corporate committee such as Human Resources Committee. Allowing y ou to work closely with a smaller group of university stakeholders and apply your personal experience to support policies and decisions.

You will have the opportunity to attend our annual joint Senate and Council dinner.

You will be invited to a range of social events which are a great way to learn more about Loughborough and network with others.

Whilst the roles are not remunerated, we'll cover reasonable expenses which will be reimbursed in line with the University's expenses policy.

If you're ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information refer to our Candidate Pack.

Informal enquiries should be made to Miranda Routledge, Director of Strategic Planning and Chief of Staff ([email protected]).

How to Apply

Please send a CV and a covering letter outlining how your skills and qualities align to the role to Miranda Routledge, Director of Strategic Planning and Chief of Staff ([email protected]).

Please send your completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to Kreena Hemraj, Recruitment and Resourcing Team Leader on [email protected]

Note: the information you submit through the Equal Opportunity form will be handled confidentially and utilised anonymously for monitoring purposes. Our aim is to use this data solely to enhance the ongoing assessment of our practices and procedures, ensuring we remain dedicated to our equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.

Loughborough University Council values a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. We particularly encourage Expressions of Interest from racialised minority groups as these groups are currently underrepresented on our Council.

Shortlisting Process:

The Council's Governance and Nominations Committee, chaired by Christine Hodgson, Chair of Council, will finalise a shortlist at its meeting at the end of June 2024. If it is agreed at this meeting to take your expression forward, you will be invited to participate in informal discussions with senior staff of the University and members of the governing body.

Closing Date: 3 June 2024

N.B. this role doesn't meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. Therefore, we cannot consider applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK.