Person Specification - Lay Trustees

The College is seeking to appoint two Lay Trustees with:

  • Senior leadership experience across operational functions (people and culture, finance, investment, governance, legal) in large and complex commercial or public sector organisations OR
  • Senior leadership experience in marketing, communication, public affairs, customer engagement in large and complex commercial organisations.

Lay Trustees will demonstrate:

  • The ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team whilst maintaining an independent perspective.
  • An understanding of, and commitment to, the values of accountability, probity and openness.
  • Confident and effective communication skills.
  • A track record of being able to process details quickly and get to the heart of an issue.

Experience of board or committee membership in a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation is desirable, but not essential.

Time Commitment

Time commitment is going to be around 18 days a year. The roles are not remunerated, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Term of Service

Lay Trustees are normally appointed for a period of three years, renewable for a second term of three years.