The Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester is looking for three Independent Governors to help us achieve our vision to be the UK’s global university for sustainable farming and land management, enabling communities across the world to thrive in harmony with nature.
The Royal Agricultural University “RAU” has been at the forefront of agricultural education for 180 years and is globally renowned for its links with industry and courses that are designed to meet the demands of the changing land-based sector.
We are looking to recruit three Independent Governors to our Governing Council. We are looking for a strong personal commitment to higher education and to the environment and land-based economy, as well as to the vision, mission and purpose of the University.
We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds such as finance/accounting, land and property, the higher education sector and other professional specialisms.
We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place where everyone is welcome and we can all be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are currently underrepresented.
Membership of the Governing Council is not remunerated, but Independent Governors are entitled to reclaim all reasonable travel and similar expenses incurred in the course of University business in accordance with our expenses policy.
If you would like to express your interest in becoming an Independent Governor at the Royal Agricultural University, please send your CV, a covering letter and an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to: governance@rau.ac.uk
The full application pack can be found on our website https://www.rau.ac.uk/about-rau/work-for-us
Please see the full application pack for more information about the RAU and the role.
Closing date for applications: 4 April 2025
To apply for this position, please contact:
Judith Crowther, Head of Governance
Informal enquires please contact Judith Crowther Governance@rau.ac.uk
