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External Council Members

Employer
University College London (UCL)
Location
London (Central), London (Greater) (GB)
Salary
University College London (UCL) is seeking to fill a number of vacancies arising on UCL Council.
Closing date
18 May 2021

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Sector
Education
Responsibilities
Strategy, Governance
Position/Level
Board
Contract Type
Voluntary / Trustee
Language
English

Job Details

UCL is seeking to fill a number of vacancies arising on UCL Council. We particularly encourage applications that will continue to strengthen the diversity of our governing body. Fifty percent of our undergraduate cohort is from a Black or minority ethnic (BME) background and so we are particularly seeking applications from BME candidates to be more representative of our student population.

UCL is a radically different university. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, we were the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men. Today, UCL has over 45,000 students and 12,500 staff from 150 countries and is one of the world’s top 10 universities.

We have a proud heritage of disruptive thinking, a reputation for game-changing research and a unique multidisciplinary approach to problem solving some of the most pressing issues of our time. As London’s global university, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and the promotion of universal understanding in all our activities: research, teaching, learning, enterprise and community engagement.

As UCL’s governing body, the Council:

  • Oversees the management and administration of UCL and the conduct of its affairs, subject to the advice of the Academic Board on matters of academic policy;
  • steers and approves UCL’s mission and strategic vision and long-term academic and business plans; and
  • monitors institutional performance and determines key business decisions.

UCL Council usually meets six times a year and holds at least one annual strategy away-day. Briefings are organised as required. Members of UCL Council are also expected to serve on at least one committee of UCL Council.

External Council members play a vital role in the governance of UCL bringing diversity of expertise, background, thought and challenge to decision-making, which helps ensure UCL performs to the highest standards. UCL Council operates in an ever-changing environment and as such we seek radical, critical thinkers who will provide constructive challenge and insight to support UCL’s delivery of its mission and strategic objectives. Applicants must display a commitment to the values of UCL.

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, including those with non-traditional career trajectories. We particularly encourage applications from people with demonstrable non-executive experience who possess an active interest in higher education. While we welcome applications from those with senior-executive experience, we will overlook the requirement of senior executive experience in the interests of achieving a more diverse balance on Council should the appropriate opportunity arise.

Appointments are subject to the approval of the UCL Council and are for an initial term of three years with the possibility of extension for further terms. UCL will meet all reasonable costs associated with membership of UCL Council including child and other dependent care costs.

There are two vacancies arising in January 2022 and there are opportunities to co-opt onto Council Committees. Please note that the vacancies are for external individuals only therefore, we cannot accept applications from current UCL staff or students.

For informal enquiries please contact Ms Wendy Appleby, Secretary to UCL Council, w.appleby@ucl.ac.uk.

Applicants are encouraged to consult the role description and the candidate pack for details on how to apply.

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Just 180 years ago, the benefits of a university education in England were restricted to men who were members of the Church of England; UCL was founded to challenge that discrimination. UCL was the first university to be established in England after Oxford and Cambridge, providing a progressive alternative to those institutions’ social exclusivity, religious restrictions and academic constraints.
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