Independent Member, Buckinghamshire New University
Independent Member, Buckinghamshire New University
United Kingdom
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What we stand for
Our University strategy, outlines how important it is to us to be a responsible organisation. Doing the right thing is our ethos, and we focus on four key areas:
Delivering against our mission as a civic University, by engaging with communities in Buckinghamshire and elsewhere.
Ensuring Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything that we do.
Sharing our knowledge and engaging effectively with business, actively contributing to the local and national industrial strategies and to economic growth within the region.
Minimising the environmental impact of our estate by setting new targets to meet the highest standards around energy, waste and travel.
The most direct beneficiaries of our positive impact are our highly diverse community of undergraduate and postgraduate students. They choose our University for a sector-leading and life-changing education which is designed to deliver excellent employment outcomes.
We support tens of thousands of regional jobs with significant beneficial impact to the region, reflecting the economic activity of our students, staff, and alumni. Our students also work in and support many key local industries, including the vitally important health and social care sector.
We’re committed to fairness in our policies, practises and procedures. We act responsibly in our approach to the environment, social responsibilities and on sustainable development. We take seriously our duties as a centre of learning, community neighbour, partner and employer.
The University has adopted the following definitions:
Freedom of Speech / Freedom of Expression is defined as “the freedom to express ideas, beliefs and views without suffering adverse consequences”.
Academic Freedom is defined as an academic member of staff’s “freedom within the law and within their field of expertise to question and test received wisdom, and to put forward new ideas and controversial or unpopular opinions, without placing themselves at risk of being adversely affected by loss of their jobs or privileges at the University or the likelihood of their securing promotion or different jobs at the provider being reduced”. This is detailed in the University’s Contract of Employment.
For more information about us click here
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Click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Time commitment
The Council meets six times per year to debate and discuss issues relevant to the University and the higher education sector in general. The Council has a number of committees and members serve on at least one of these committees. In addition, dependent on availability, members support major University events, for example, Graduation Ceremonies, Professional Lectures or other public events.
Terms of appointment
The initial term of appointment is four years extendible for a second term up to a maximum of eight years.
Remuneration
This role is non-remunerated. Members are able to claim reasonable travel and other expenses incurred whilst undertaking University duties.
Conflicts of interest
All candidates will be asked to declare any conflicts of interest. This will be examined to see if an actual conflict exists.
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All applications must include:
A full curriculum vitae/resume
Quoting the role reference number:
Independent Member - A042021
A covering letter highlighting the aspects of the job description and Buckinghamshire New University that particularly attract you to the post (Microsoft Word document)
Contact details for three referees, these will not be contacted without your permission. (References should validate a minimum period of six years employment)
A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (which you will be redirected to once you have submitted your application) *
Right to work checks
If you are successfully shortlisted, our partner, Yoti, will contact you to complete an online right to work check. This is a quick and secure process, ensuring that all necessary legal requirements are met before proceeding further in the recruitment process.
Monitoring
One of Alumni Global’s and the Buckinghamshire New University’s objectives is to ensure that its workforce is reflective of the local community and therefore we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. So that we can successfully achieve these aims, while it is not mandatory we would encourage every applicant to complete the “Equal Opportunities Monitoring form” so that we can measure the effectiveness of our efforts. The Recruiting Manager does not have access to the Monitoring Information Sections of the application form at any stage of the process and the information provided will be kept entirely confidential.
For a confidential discussion on this role please contact:
Owen Francis, Director, contact details of which can be found at the bottom of this microsite.
Candidate adjustment
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the recruitment process please can you advise us so that we can ensure this is accommodated
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Closing date: 12th June 2026
Stakeholder Sessions: TBC
Final Interviews: 10th July 2026
Please ensure you have made a note of the final interview date(s). We recommend that you bookmark this microsite, as any potential updates regarding the role will be posted online.
Please take note of the reference number found under section “How to apply”. This is needed for us to process any application.
