The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of top UK research universities and ranks in the top 150 universities in the world and the top 15 UK in global and national league tables. The University has around 30,000 students from more than 150 countries, as well as alumUKni, academics and global university partners that bring the world to Exeter and take Exeter to the world. Our new 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 experience in HR/People related issues. You will be expected to join the Remuneration Committee and Council in August 2023.
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.
With current or recent experience as Chief People Officer/HR Director, you will have relevant experience in an organisation of significant scale and complexity, with exposure to Executive Committee, Remuneration Committee and senior business leaders. We are seeking those leaders with an understanding of successful workforce culture, largescale people transformation and those who have ideally sat on or served a Remuneration Committee, in either an executive or non-executive capacity.
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/88127.
Closing date: Friday 10th March 2023.