Position Description

Senior Governor (Senior Lay Member of Court)

The Role and Its Statutory Functions

The Senior Governor provides leadership of the University Court and is responsible for ensuring that the governing body conducts its business effectively, efficiently and in accordance with its statutory, legal and governance responsibilities. Acting as a charity trustee, the Senior Governor must ensure that Court operates in the best interests of the University and upholds high standards of governance, integrity and public accountability.

The functions exercisable by the Senior Lay Member of the governing body include:

• Leading the effectiveness and conduct of the University Court
• Ensuring the University discharges its statutory, regulatory and governance obligations
• Chairing meetings of Court, or agreeing appropriate arrangements for chairing with the Rector
• Leading Court’s oversight of strategy, performance, risk and financial sustainability
• Enabling constructive challenge and accountability of the Principal/executive, while maintaining a clear distinction between governance and management
• Promoting inclusive, transparent and wellgoverned decisionmaking

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be assessed against published criteria which include:

• Senior leadership experience at board or organisational head level within a large and complex organisation
• Proven experience of chairing a complex board or major committee
• Strong governance capability and a clear understanding of the distinction between governance and executive responsibilities
• Significant strategic and financial experience
• Independence of judgement, integrity and credibility
• The ability to work effectively within complex stakeholder environments

How to Apply

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Appointment Process

The appointment of the Senior Governor is subject to election under Scottish legislation. The process will involve an initial selection stage followed by a formal election by staff and students of the University conducted in line with statutory requirements.

Remuneration, Allowances and Expenses

Remuneration in the form of an honorarium of £22,000 is available for this role, based on an expected annual time commitment of 50 days. Reasonable expenses incurred in connection with attending an interview, or otherwise participating in the appointment or election process, and in undertaking the role, will be reimbursed in accordance with university policy.

How to Apply and Further Information

Full details of the role, including the functions exercisable by the Senior Governor, the selection criteria, the application and appointment process and timescales, are available on the dedicated recruitment microsite and via our recruitment partners GatenbySanderson. Please click xxxx to access this.

To arrange a conversation about this opportunity please contact Dr Maliha Ahmed [email protected]

Closing date: Midday Monday 11^th May