Governor Vacancies

Excellence, Inclusion, Collaboration, Transformation and Sustainability

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 with our launch of our new Vision & Strategy 2030. 

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to guide an ambitious world leading modern civic University, regionally and globally engaged, delivering skills and impactful research which drive economic growth and innovation for the well-being of current and future generations.

The University is looking to appoint two co-opted members to join the University’s Board of Governors Audit & Risk Committee and its People & Culture Committee to help us achieve our plans. We are seeking people who are motivated by our ambitions and who can be innovative in thought and challenge.

The Board is the University governing body and oversees our vision and strategy. You can help us in delivering our Vision and Values placing these are the heart of everything we do. Our core values are Excellence, Inclusion, Collaboration, Transformation and Sustainability.

This is a unique opportunity to become a critical friend, provide expert guidance and assist in taking the University forward. Ideally candidates will demonstrate a range of skills and have significant strategic leadership experience gained within complex organisations. We would particular welcome applications from individuals with the following skills and experience:

Audit & Risk Committee

An individual with experience in audit, risk, regulation or financial auditing who can support the Committees oversight of internal controls, risk management and institutional assurance.

People & Culture Committee

An individual with health and safety expertise and credibility to contribute to the health and safety and well-being oversight and strategic decision making.

If you share our values and can help the university achieve its ambitious goals and deliver positive change, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The main purpose of the role of the Co-opted is to assist the Board of Governors and its sub-committees in performing its statutory functions.

Co-opted Board members are neither employees nor students of the University and are appointed by the Board itself. Once appointed, all members are trustees as the University is a registered educational charitable body.

Wrexham’s goals for 2030 are to be recognised as giving an excellent student-centred experience creating opportunities which inspire and enable our students to become confident and employable graduates who make a positive impact on society. Being an anchor and beacon university for Wales which is locally rooted and globally engaged with excellence in quality and its relevance and impacts our inter-disciplinary research and enterprise which delivers successful innovation and transformation.

Successful candidates will be contributing to the University governance and its Vision and Strategy at an exciting time and the University continues to develop and grow its campuses and its place in industry.

We welcome interest from individuals with sound judgement and board level perspective. Relevant experience may come from commercial public, regulated or higher education sectors. The ability to attend meetings in person will be important.

Wrexham University is committed to broadening the diversity of its Board and its Sub-Committees and particularly encourages interest from women and candidates from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds.

For further details, please visit: Board of Governors Candidate Pack 2025

For a confidential discussion about these opportunities, please contact Joy Morton, University Secretary, Plas Coch, Mold Road Wrexham LL11 2AW joy.morton@wrexham.ac.uk

Please send applications to clerktotheboard@wrexham.ac.uk with the subject line of which subcommittee you are expressing an interest in.

Applications should include a C.V. and a cover paper.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Closing Date: Friday 8^th May at 5pm