12 Days per annum - Fixed Term contract
Salary - Unremunerated
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That's why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University's DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.
The University Advisor is a new appointment for the University, recognising that the regulatory, policy and political landscape within which the University operate is fast-moving and on occasion presents competing requirements and potential conflicts of interest – for example, between meeting different University objectives or strategic goals.
The University Advisor would offer independent advice to the Vice-Chancellor and University Executive Team onthe reasonableness of the University's actual or proposed actions. In this regard, they would adopt the position of a fair- minded and informed observer.
While it is reasonable to expect that the advice received will have a bearing on subsequent actions, the University Advisor's advice will not be binding. Similarly, to maintain their independence, the University Advisor would have no executive or governance role or authority. The core function of the role is to provide advice which is independent of the University's executive or governance bodies and to have no fear or favour in doing so.
The University Advisor's response to the University would remain confidential, though the University may, subject to the agreement of the Advisor, choose to disclose some or all of that advice.
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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University's values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact Izabela Babicz ([email protected])
All applications are to be made in full and online.
BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU'S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.
Closing Date: 1 August
Interview Date: 9 August
If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.
Location
High Wycombe
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Salary Range
Unremunerated
Hours per week
12 Days per annum
Closing Date
01/08/2024
Ref No
1517
Job DescriptionJob Description
Job Title: University Advisor
Location: remote/home working with occasional travel to High Wycombe or other University campuses
Hours: Occasional; anticipated workload of 12 days per annum
Responsible to: Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for: n/a
The University Advisor is a new appointment for the University, recognising that the regulatory, policy and political landscape within which the University operate is fast moving and on occasion presents competing requirements and potential conflicts of interest – for example, between meeting different University objectives or strategic goals.
The University Advisor would offer independent advice to the Vice-Chancellor and University Executive Team on the reasonableness of the University's actual or proposed actions. In this regard, they would adopt the position of a fair- minded and informed observer.
Referrals to the University Advisor would come from the Vice-Chancellor or University Secretary & Clerk to Council, and would be subject to discussion with the University Advisor.
While it is reasonable to expect that the advice received will have a bearing on subsequent actions, the University Advisor's advice will not be binding. Similarly, to maintain their independence, the University Advisor would have no executive or governance role or authority. The core function of the role is to provide advice which is independent of the University's executive or governance bodies and to have no fear or favour in doing so.
The University Advisor's response to the University would remain confidential, though the University may, subject to the agreement of the Advisor, choose to disclose some or all of that advice.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Statutory or regulatory requirements
b) University policies
c) Established University practices
d) University declarations or public statements
e) University internal communications
f) Local or public opinion
Location
High Wycombe
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Salary Range
Unremunerated
Hours per week
12 Days per annum
Closing Date
01/08/2024
Ref No
1517