Council Members

The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of top UK research universities and ranks 177th in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024) and 11th in the UK (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).

The University has around 30,000 students from more than 150 countries, as well as alumni, academics and global university partners that bring the world to Exeter and take Exeter to the world. Our Strategy 2030 aims to use our outstanding education, research, and global connections to lead meaningful action against the climate emergency and ecological crisis; make key breakthroughs to transform human health and wellbeing; and lead the progress towards creating a fair, socially just and inclusive society.

The University now seeks to appoint two Council Members as part of its natural replenishment of Council as existing members reach the end of their terms. The first with a background and substantial experience in digital transformation in a relevant and comparable context, and the second, a legally qualified individual from the commercial legal world.

Members of Council are integral to the successful delivery of the strategy of the University, and we are seeking outstanding individuals with energy and passion to support us in delivering a transformational agenda. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage the University's regional, national, and international profile, during a period of significant change and opportunity for UK Higher Education.

Digital Transformation

The University seeks applications from individuals who bring an understanding and experience of leading large-scale digital transformation, within a context comparable in size and complexity to that of the University of Exeter. A strategic understanding of the role that digital can play in transforming organisational processes and culture will be essential, as will an appreciation for the impact digital technologies and AI are having on education and research.

Legal Background

The University also welcomes applications from legally qualified individuals with a commercial legal background. Recognising the complexity of the University's operations, individuals will bring senior legal experience with a strategic understanding of matters impacting the University across governance and regulation, risk and compliance, education and research, ethics of AI, cyber and data protection.

The University of Exeter is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process it is the Council's clear stated aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. The University particularly welcomes applications from women, people from black and minority ethnic communities, the LGBTQ+ community and from disabled people.

For further information, including details of how to apply, please visit:

Closing date: Friday 28 February 2025