Governor Vacancies

Accessible, Supportive, Innovative and Ambitious

Wrexham University invites applications from enthusiastic and committed individuals who can make a positive contribution to the work of the Board of Governors, at an exciting time for the institution.

We are currently looking to appoint new independent governors who share our core values, who come from a wide range of backgrounds and provide a broad range of knowledge, skills, and experience. 

Currently we are specifically looking for people who would like to serve as co-opted members of our Committees. We would welcome application from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, and socio-economic status as we strive to create a workplace that is as diverse as the world around us.

Governors need to bring particular behaviours to the Board and play an appropriate part in ensuring the necessary business is carried out efficiently, effectively and in a manner appropriate for the proper conduct of public business and charitable status.

Being a governor also provides opportunities to work collaboratively with existing governors, staff and students and play a key role in delivering the long-term vision and strategy of the university. The role also provides opportunities for personal development and building professional networks.

Please see the Candidate Information Pack for more information

If a full governor role is not for you at the current time but you are interested in developing your knowledge, skills and experience within Higher Education in a non-executive capacity there may be opportunities for co-option onto some of the Board’s committees as an external member. Co-opted roles focus on the remit of the committee and involve committee attendance of between three and five meetings per year depending on the committee schedule.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply to join the Board of Governors,  or are interested in a co-opted committee role, please submit your CV with a covering letter setting out your reasons for your interest in joining the University’s Board or a committee addressed to the Clerk to the Board of Governors.

The selection process is overseen by the Board’s Nominations and Governance committee and will involve an interview with up to four governors.

Travel Expenses associated with the interview process will be reimbursed.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role of governor, please do not hesitate to contact the Clerk via e-mail in the first instance to arrange a time for a conversation. 

Mr David Clarke, Clerk to the Board of Governors, Wrexham University.

E-mail: david.clarke@wrexham.ac.uk