The University of Hull is looking for three new Lay Council Members to join its Council and Sub-Committees with backgrounds across one or more of the following skills: technology / digital, investment / finance, property (investment, management, or planning), fundraising (public or private sector), or health and safety. They will bring constructive challenge and strategic oversight to Council and senior colleagues, and will help shape the University’s ambitious future.
Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to high standards of governance, in accordance with the Nolan Principles of Standards in Public Life, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in discussions, holding the University’s Executive to account and contributing to collective decision-making. Candidates can come from a range of sectors and the University is open to both individuals looking to take on their first non-executive role and those with more experience.
Candidates will be collaborative, committed and above all will be aligned to the mission and vision of the University to build a fairer, brighter and carbon neutral future. Candidates who are located in the North East of England or who have connections to the local region are particularly welcome to apply.
Council and its Sub-Committees play a vital role in supporting the University’s long-term success, providing strategic oversight, assurance, and constructive scrutiny.
Main duties:
– Ensure that Council exercises control over the strategic direction of the University, and that the performance of the University against its strategic objectives is properly assessed on a regular basis
– Ensure that the University maintains its long-term financial viability, safeguards its assets and operates proper mechanisms to ensure effective internal control, risk management and value for money
– Contribute to debate, and make their knowledge and expertise available to Council as needs and opportunities arise
– Act fairly and impartially at all times, in the interests of the University as a whole, using independent judgement and maintaining confidentiality as appropriate
– Observe the seven “Nolan Principles” of behaviour in public life, embracing selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
– Accept collective responsibility for the decisions reached by Council.
Key responsibilities:
– Attend meetings of Council and participate in discussions, acting as a “critical friend,” contributing to the development, implementation and monitoring of University strategy
– Question intelligently, debate constructively, challenge rigorously and decide dispassionately, listening respectfully to the views of others, inside and outside meetings of the Council serve as a member of at least one Council Committee
– Attend some of the formal or informal events of the University, including degree ceremonies, as may be organised from time to time
– Act as an ambassador for the University, promoting its activities in the wider community including, for example, assisting with philanthropic activity and fund raising projects
– Attend any induction and training as may be required by the University to carry out effectively the role of a member of Council
– Contribute to regular reviews of the effectiveness of Council, both collectively and individually
– Submit an annual Registration of Interests return, and to ensure that the University is notified promptly of any material changes to these details as may arise during the year.
To apply for this position, please contact:
Vasili Boico
The University of Hull is partnering with Nurole, the leading board-level search specialist, to find new Lay Council Members. You can find out more and apply here https://app.nurole.com/roles/67fe5636184b833a55f941f6 To arrange an informal conversation or in case of any other queries, please contact vasile.boico@nurole.com
