Case study: Council Member recruitment | Newcastle University
We were delighted to support Newcastle University with the recruitment of new Council Members. Read on to learn more about the process.
Brief.
Following comprehensive and in-depth briefings with all key stakeholders, including Council members and the senior leadership team, we developed a detailed understanding of the qualities and experience required for the incoming Council members.
While prior non-executive experience was not essential, it was clear that candidates needed to bring strong board-level experience and a senior strategic mindset to add meaningful value to the Council’s work. A demonstrated commitment to education and the mission and values of Newcastle University was also identified as a key requirement. Key areas of our search focused on: senior strategic individuals, government policy, PR, estates and skills innovation.
Candidates with an understanding of the communities served by the University were especially welcomed, as this could help foster a strong connection with the institution and its local community. Given Newcastle University’s national and international reach, the University was also fully supportive of candidates from outside the region, provided these candidates could demonstrate genuine motivation and commitment to the role and the University.
Category: Board Recruitment & Development
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