Independent Governors

Annual Commitment: Approximately 12 to 16 days, including preparation and attendance.

Salary: Unremunerated

Location: Typically, meetings are held in Bournemouth or London, some meetings or briefings may be remote.

Health Sciences University is a specialist, multi campus health sciences institution operating at the intersection of education, applied research, and clinical practice. Its integrated model brings together academic expertise and multiprofessional clinical delivery within a single ecosystem, positioning the university as a strategic contributor to national and international health workforce development. Working within active clinical environments ensures that research outputs are grounded in operational reality, supporting evidence-informed decision making for policymakers, system leaders, and health service providers.

Could you help shape the future of Health Sciences University?

We are seeking two Independent Governors to join our Board at an exciting stage in the University’s development. HSU has recently risen to 8th nationally for Health Professions in the Guardian University Guide, with a 99% score for career prospects, and was shortlisted for Specialist Institution of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards. We are particularly interested in candidates with senior-level experience in finance and accountancy or audit, risk and assurance. Previous higher education governance experience is not essential.

Find out more about the roles and how to apply in our Candidate Information Brochure.

For an informal discussion, please contact the University Secretary on GovAdmin@hsu.ac.uk

Closing date: 30 November 2026.

Interviews: December 2026/January 2027.