Council Member

The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of top UK research universities and ranks 153^rd in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024) and 11^th in the UK (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).

The University has around 30,000 students from more than 150 countries, as well as alumni, academics and global university partners that bring the world to Exeter and take Exeter to the world.  Our Strategy 2030 aims to use our outstanding education, research, and global connections to lead meaningful action against the climate emergency and ecological crisis; make key breakthroughs to transform human health and wellbeing; and lead the progress towards creating a fair, socially just and inclusive society.

The University is now seeking to appoint a Council Member with substantial educational experience, gained as a practitioner in either K-12 or Further Education. Given the central importance of Teaching & Learning to the University’s mission and success, it is crucial to have on Council someone with the credibility and empathy to lead on the wide ranging issues that coalesce around the Student Experience including but not limited to academic learning, wellbeing & mental health, digital connectivity, culture of student life in and around campus, extracurricular activities and personal growth and development.

Members of Council are integral to the successful delivery of the strategy of the University, and we are seeking outstanding individuals with energy and passion to support us in delivering a transformational agenda.  This is an exciting opportunity to leverage the University’s regional, national, and international profile, during a period of significant change and opportunity for UK Higher Education.

Candidates with the requisite credibility will also, in addition to being a highly regarded practitioner, have gained experience in relevant regulatory bodies and, through national roles, developed valuable networks and profile.

The University of Exeter is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process it is the Council’s clear stated aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.  The University particularly welcomes applications from women, people from black and minority ethnic communities, the LGBTQ+ community and from disabled people.

For further information, including details of how to apply, please visit www.odgers.com/91036

Closing date: Friday 5 April 2024.