Council Member

The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of top UK research universities and ranks 177th in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024) and 11th in the UK (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).

The University has around 30,000 students from more than 150 countries, as well as alumni, academics and global university partners that bring the world to Exeter and take Exeter to the world. Our 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 seeing to appoint a Council Member with substantial experience gained in a senior finance position to join both the Audit and Risk and Finance and Investment committees of the University.

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 in a senior finance position, you will have financial leadership experience in large and complex settings of comparable scale and complexity to Exeter. An appreciation of issues that affect strategic planning, capital investment decision making and financial planning/ budgeting is highly desirable.

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/92526

Closing date: Friday 10 January 2025