Independent Governors and Co-opted Member of the People and Culture Committee Job Details

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Independent Governors and Co-opted Member of the People and Culture Committee

Requisition Id: 733

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Full-time/Part-time: Part-time

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Application Closing Date: 22/11/2026

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Main duties and responsibilities

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is seeking independent governors for its Board of Governors and a co-opted member for its People and Culture Committee. Both roles offer the opportunity to bring independent expertise, strategic insight and constructive challenge to the governance of a bold and inclusive university.

Independent Governors

Independent governors share responsibility for the university’s strategic direction, performance, stewardship, accountability and regulatory compliance. We particularly welcome applicants with substantial leadership or professional experience in audit, legal matters, artificial intelligence or international contexts, who bring sound judgement, strategic perspective and constructive challenge to collective decisions.

Co-opted Member of the People and Culture Committee

The People and Culture Committee oversees workforce development, organisational culture, leadership, wellbeing, inclusion, transformation and the student experience. We seek an experienced people, culture or transformation leader with current or recent expertise in human resources, employment, workforce matters or people-led digital change.

What we are looking for:

Applicants should demonstrate integrity, independence of thought, sound judgement and commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Life. They must be able to understand complex information, ask well-judged questions, offer constructive challenge and work collaboratively. Non-executive or board-level experience is welcomed; experience of higher education or another complex, regulated organisation is desirable.

For more information, click here to view the candidate information pack.

How to apply:

DMU welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in university governance.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over and meet the Office for Students’ fit and proper person requirements. Please submit a CV, two referees and a supporting statement identifying the role and explaining your contribution to the Governance Office: clerksoffice@dmu.ac.uk.

Further Information

Any postal applications should be sent to: De Montfort University Governance Office 0.30 Trinity House The Gateway, Leicester, LE1 9BH United Kingdom

For informal enquiries or a discussion with the Chair of the Board, contact clerksoffice@dmu.ac.uk.

Information at a Glance

De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviours both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.

For general enquiries, please contact peopleservices@dmu.ac.uk