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SalaryWe are seeking an exceptional candidate for the position of Chair of Council. This vital role holds the honorary title of Pro-Chancellor and is responsible for the leadership of the Council, as the governing body of the University, and ultimately for its effectiveness.
Council is the University's supreme governing body, responsible for taking all final decisions on matters of fundamental concern to the University, including our academic mission, strategic direction and financial sustainability.
The role of the Chair of Council is to promote the efficient operation of the Council, ensuring that its members work together effectively and that they, and wider stakeholders, have confidence in the procedures laid down by the University for the proper conduct of public business. The Chair is also responsible for ensuring that the Council establishes oversight and scrutiny of University leadership, at all times ensuring that the Council conducts its own affairs in accordance with accepted standards of behaviour in public life, embracing selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
The nature of the role of Chair of Council requires a commitment of time as well as regular attendance on campus. This is expected to be approximately one day a week with the majority of the work being undertaken during University term-time. As such we anticipate the successful applicant being located within, or commutable distance to, the city of Leicester.
