Board Member & Member of the Academic Assurance Committee

Leeds Beckett is a modern, professional university with ambition. We are a diverse community of 23,000 students from over 140 countries and 2,800 staff. We are globally engaged and play a vital civic role as an anchor institution for Leeds and the wider region, contributing to a thriving northern economy.

Through excellent education, research, partnership and service, we make a positive and decisive difference to people, communities and organisations. Our ambitious 2026-2031 strategic framework is centred on key themes of Excellent Academic Outcomes (Every Student Succeeds) and World Class Impactful Research, Team LBU and Sustainable Resources, underpinned by our anchor ambitions.

We have a strong sense of momentum and collective purpose as we build cultural and financial resilience in a challenging sector environment. Significant groundwork has been undertaken to reshape expenditure and strengthen forecasting, placing the University in a strong position to invest strategically in its future.

We now seek an exceptional senior academic leader to join our Board of Governors and play a key role in the newly established Academic Assurance Committee (AAC). The committee will play a central role in ensuring robust academic governance while providing confidence and assurance to the Board.

The successful candidate will help shape the development of this important committee from its inception while contributing to the University's wider strategic ambitions and all main Board discussions. Working alongside fellow governors and senior executives, you will provide appropriate support, scrutiny and challenge, helping ensure the University continues to deliver outstanding outcomes for students, staff and stakeholders.

We are seeking experienced higher education leaders who bring substantial academic credibility and a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the sector. You may currently hold, or have previously held, a senior executive role such as Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor or Executive Dean (or an equivalent position with significant academic leadership responsibilities).

You will bring intellectual curiosity, sound judgement and a commitment to high standards of academic governance, offering constructive challenge and support and asking the questions that matter.

Leeds Beckett University is committed to ensuring that its senior leaders are representative of its diverse student body and wider region. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

The closing date for expressions of interest is 5pm on Friday 4 September 2026.For further information about this exciting opportunity, please click "apply" above.

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