Independent Governors
Job Description
Nottingham Trent University
Independent Governors
Nottingham Trent University is one of the UK's leading modern universities, recognised for its outstanding student experience, innovative teaching and growing research and innovation profile. Guided by its new Strategy 2026-2031, NTU is committed to turning potential into opportunity, delivering pioneering education, supporting positive societal change and ensuring its excellence is recognised regionally, nationally and internationally.
This is an exciting time to join the University as it embarks on the delivery of its new Strategy. Building on a strong foundation of educational excellence, industry engagement and civic impact, NTU is focused on strengthening its research and innovation activity, and further growing its reputation as one of the UK's most successful and forward-thinking institutions.
Following a review of its Board membership, the University is now seeking to appoint a number of Independent Governors. The University is looking for exceptional individuals with the intellectual capacity, strategic insight, professional credibility and external perspective to provide support and challenge as it delivers its ambitions. Candidates should be able to contribute effectively at Board level and bring the judgement, integrity and commitment required to be an effective Governor. They will possess sufficient senior leadership experience and credibility to contribute confidently to Board discussions and decision-making.
The University welcomes applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities it serves.
This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic, ambitious and highly regarded university. If you have the skills, experience and values the University is seeking, it would be keen to hear from you.
For further information, including details of how to apply, please visit:
www.odgers.com/96627
Applications are invited by no later than Friday 30th October at 5pm