We are seeking applications for the next Senior Lay Member of the governing body of the University of Edinburgh. The role is similar to Chair of institution and is responsible for the leadership of the University’s governing body, the University Court. The Senior Lay Member chairs the business items at governing body meetings and ensures that the governing body works together and conducts its business effectively and efficiently.
Established in 1583, the University of Edinburgh is consitently ranked in the world’s top 50 universities, with an annual income of more than £1.4 billion, more than 17,000 staff and over 49,000 students. The University of Edinburgh is a truly global university, rooted in Scotland, but with worldwide impact. The University of Edinburgh is a founding member of the UK’s Russell Group of leading research universities and a member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU).
For more information on the role and the University of Edinburgh please see the candidate brochure available on the website: https://governance-strategic-planning.ed.ac.uk/university-court/court-vacancies/senior-lay-member.
To apply for this position, please contact:
Dan Wedgwood
court@ed.ac.uk
