University of Leeds

The University of Leeds is seeking to appoint high-calibre individuals with broad leadership qualities, who can add value to the work of the Council, the University’s governing body.

Key attributes include:

• ability to operate at board level in a significant organisation and committed to being an active Council participant
• affinity with the University’s culture, values and strategy, and its ambitions to make a societal impact locally, nationally and globally;
• a personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion;
• a commitment to exercising standards of good conduct in public life; and
• sound and independent judgement and a belief in collective responsibility and decision-making.

While welcoming broad experience from any sector, we are particularly keen to hear from people who can demonstrate the following:

• regional and/or international impact in their business or charitable roles;
• education and education technology experience;
• strategic finance and/or estates experience;
• strategic communications and brand experience.

However, we also welcome candidates with less direct knowledge of these areas.

Whilst many Council members are resident in the Leeds region, this is not a prerequisite. We are proud to be a multi-cultural community, and value diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of society, and especially from individuals from under-represented groups.

The expected commitment is around ten days per year for an initial three-year period. Although not remunerated all reasonable expenses will be paid.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the University of Leeds on these appointments. For further information about the roles, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference WBHYC.

Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours).

Applications should be received by noon on Wednesday 17 April 2024.