Co-opted Member - Audit and Assurance Committee

Time commitment: Up to c. 20 hours per year. Three years, appointments may be renewed. Salary details: Unremunerated (reasonable expenses reimbursed) Hours per week: 0 Advert closes midnight on: 28 Apr 2026

• Co-opted Member - Audit and Assurance Committee
About the role The University of Leicester is seeking to appoint co-opted members to join its Audit and Assurance Committee. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the governance and assurance of a leading UK university, supporting robust oversight, transparency and accountability at a critical time for the higher education sector. The Audit and Assurance Committee plays a central role in advising Council on the effectiveness of the University's systems of risk management, internal control, governance and assurance, including internal and external audit. Why join us? As a co opted member, you will:
• Contribute directly to the effective governance of the University
• Work alongside experienced lay and internal members of Council
• Help uphold the highest standards of integrity, accountability and assurance
Practical details
• Time commitment: Up to c. 20 hours per year
• Meetings: Typically five meetings per year
• Location: Hybrid (meetings held in Leicester with remote attendance available)
• Remuneration: Unremunerated (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
  
  A strong understanding of audit, risk management and assurance
• Senior experience in finance, governance, regulation or public accountability
• The confidence to provide independent challenge and constructive scrutiny
• A commitment to the values and mission of higher education
• A commitment to the University of Leicester values of inclusivity, impact and inspiring
Prior experience of serving on an audit committee or equivalent body is highly desirable.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you'll become part of a community of , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Unable to show this video due to your cookie preferences