As a trustee, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our future direction, ensuring we continue to deliver lasting value for the communities we serve.
This is an opportunity to use your expertise, insight and leadership experience to influence the strategic direction of a nationally significant organisation that supports innovation, collaboration and digital transformation across education and research.
About the trustee role:
As a member of the Jisc board, you will join a diverse group of leaders responsible for providing strategic oversight and ensuring the long-term sustainability, effectiveness and success of the organisation.
The board focuses on governance, strategy and stewardship, while day-to-day operations are led by the Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team. Trustees provide constructive challenge, independent thinking and informed guidance to help ensure Jisc remains responsive to the evolving needs of the sectors we support.
Working collaboratively with fellow trustees, you will help to:
Shape and oversee Jisc’s strategic direction and priorities.
Ensure the organisation has the resources, governance and capability required to deliver its objectives.
Monitor organisational performance and effectiveness.
Safeguard financial integrity, accountability and risk management.
Champion high standards of governance, ethics and public accountability.
Act as an ambassador for Jisc and the communities it serves.
What You'll Bring
We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader who can contribute valuable insight and challenge at board level.
It is essential that candidate's are able to demonstrate substantial senior leadership experience within the Further Education sector, ideally gained as a College Principal, Deputy Principal, Chief Executive Officer, or in a comparable executive leadership capacity within an FE organisation.
Experience and Knowledge
Senior leadership experience within a UK further educational organisation, with a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the sector.
An appreciation of the transformative role technology plays in education, research and innovation.
Experience contributing to strategy development, oversight and decision-making at board or equivalent level.
A sound understanding of the legal duties and responsibilities of trustees and non-executive directors.
Skills and Approach
The ability to apply strong governance principles and exercise independent judgement.
Confidence in reviewing complex information and contributing to constructive, evidence-based debate.
Excellent relationship-building, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
A collaborative mindset combined with the confidence to provide appropriate challenge when required.
Personal Qualities
An independent thinker who brings objectivity, curiosity and integrity.
Committed to acting in the best interests of Jisc and the wider education and research community.
A team player who values different perspectives and contributes to an inclusive culture.
Discreet, trustworthy and respectful of the confidential nature of board discussions.
Why Join Jisc?
This is more than a governance role. It's an opportunity to influence issues that matter nationally, from digital transformation and emerging technologies to the future sustainability and success of education and research.
As a trustee, you'll work alongside experienced leaders who share a commitment to improving outcomes for learners, educators, researchers and institutions across the UK. You'll contribute to meaningful discussions, help navigate complex challenges and play a role in shaping the future direction of a purpose-driven organisation.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Jisc, inclusion is one of our guiding principles. We actively embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking, recognising that they strengthen decision-making and improve outcomes for our members and stakeholders.
We are committed to building a board…