Members of the Board of Governors

The Board of Governors plays a focal role in the strategic development and overall performance of the University of Lincoln, and membership of the Board offers a rewarding opportunity for individuals to play a key part in enhancing the University’s success and reputation regionally, nationally and internationally, as well as personal development and networking opportunities that this brings. 

We are recruiting to a small number of vacant independent governor roles and a specific co-opted member vacancy, and would particularly like to hear from candidates who possess one or more of the below skillsets/expertise, although we welcome interest from all backgrounds:

•    Accountancy, Financial Management;

•    Cyber, Cyber Security;

•    Education (as a co-opted member).

The Board meets six times a year, with a strategic away day combined with a formal meeting. Members are expected to prioritise attendance, as well as training and development days. There are opportunities for members of the Board to join one or more of the Board’s sub-committees, with the intention that the preferred candidate with accountancy and/or financial management expertise will join our Audit and Risk Committee. 

Governors are not paid, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed. 

The University of Lincoln is an increasingly diverse community of students and staff, and it seeks to reflect that in its Board of Governors. Applications are welcome from individuals of any race, sex, disability, religion, belief, age, or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, applications are particularly welcome from individuals who can bring diverse perspectives, experiences and cultural backgrounds to our Board. 

Interested individuals should submit a brief covering letter outlining their expertise and experience with reference to the role descriptor, and a copy of their CV, to [email protected] on or before Sunday 18 January 2026. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held in early-February 2026.

An applicant pack, containing the role descriptor, can be found below this vacancy.

Please contact Aaron Smith, Secretary to the Board via [email protected] if you wish to arrange an informal conversation about this opportunity.

Closing Date: 18 Jan 2026

Department: Board of Governors