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The University is seeking applications from suitably experienced individuals wishing to join the University’s governing body, the University Court, as lay members.

These positions are not open to University staff or students. 

Please bring the following advert to the attention of anyone you know who fits our criteria and may be interested in contributing their skills, knowledge and experience to help shape the strategic direction and future success of the University.

Appointment of External Governors

Part-time/Voluntary

Outstanding individuals are being sought to serve on Edinburgh Napier University's governing body, the University Court.

Lay Court membership represents a unique opportunity to help shape the work of one of Scotland's most ambitious and progressive universities.

You will have a strong commitment to higher education and will bring significant experience of operating at a senior level in any business or organisation in the private, public or not-for-profit environments.

At the present time we are ideally seeking to recruit individuals with such experience gained within any of the following sectors:

• Engineering
• Biomedical
• Health
• Financial Services
• Legal
• Communications/ Media

The University is committed to achieving a diverse governing body and welcomes applications from all suitably experienced individuals, particularly those who would further enhance its diversity. 

These posts are part-time – around 12 working days per annum – voluntary opportunities for an initial term of four years.

Further information, including full role description and person specification, is available at here. 

To apply, please send a full CV and supporting statement outlining your relevant experience and the contribution you would make to the University to David Cloy, Secretary to Court, by 23 June 2020.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact David Cloy.