Chief Executive Officer

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Location: Whiteknights Reading UK – Salary: Non–salaried – Hours: Various
Contract: Part–time, 3 years fixed–term
Job reference: JTR00232
Closing date: 4 March 2022.
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The University needs to recruit a new President of Council from 1 August 2022. This is an opportunity to oversee the University's ambitious strategy towards its centenary year in 2026 and beyond. The President must also safeguard the governance of an organisation with a longstanding global reputation, with strengths in areas such as environmental sciences, agriculture and food, arts, and business.
The governing body, the University Council, led by the President, provides guidance and governance through the University's executive officers. The Council supports and monitors the high–level delivery of Reading's ambitions and vision to contribute to society regionally, nationally and internationally, as set out in its strategy.
Our current President, Dr Paul Preston, completes a successful term of office on 31 July 2022.
This new appointment starts on 1 August 2022, initially for a term of three years, which may then be extended.
The successful appointee is required to commit to the full–time equivalent of four days per month. We need someone who is committed and collaborative but also someone with the ability and experience to take tough decisions independently on behalf of the Council when required. You can expect to work with a group of committed, intelligent and rigorous Council members who bring deep experience from a diverse range of backgrounds and sectors, including staff and students of the University. The wider University offers unique and fascinating connections and the opportunity to gain from new and rich learning at any stage of your career.
There is no remuneration for the role, but reasonable expenses incurred in the course of University business will be reimbursed The University is committed to promoting equality and diversity, and endeavours to be inclusive, valuing the diversity of its staff, students and wider community. Nominations are welcomed from all interested individuals.
To express your interest, please submit no later than 4 March 2022 a short piece (of no more than 250 words) outlining why you are motivated to act in this capacity, along with a brief CV, to the University Secretary, Dr Richard Messer (), who can also be contacted for further information or an informal conversation. Interviews will be held in week commencing 14 or 21 March 2022. A candidate pack with more details can be found on the University website via the button below.
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