OIA Board Trustee/Director (Student perspective)

The Board sets the overall strategic direction for the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) and leads on our vision and values. It oversees the planning, development, and performance of the OIA Scheme.

 The Board’s responsibilities include preserving the independence of the Scheme, governance oversight of the performance and effectiveness of the Scheme, the appointment and performance of the Independent Adjudicator and the Chief Executive, approving the annual budget and setting subscriptions levels, ensuring that the risks facing the organisation are properly managed, and approving the Scheme Rules. The Board’s responsibilities are set out in the Articles of Association. The Board is not involved in the review of students’ complaints.

 Trustees/Directors are expected to:

• attend Board meetings (normally four each year) and an Away Day

• be willing to serve on up to two Board Committees, if asked

• be willing to share their expertise outside of Board and Committee meetings from time to time, if asked

• read Board and Committee papers in advance of meetings and come prepared to ask questions, to share thoughts and expertise, and to listen to others.

• keep a strategic perspective and promote the long-term success of the organisation.

• support decisions once they have been reached.

• respect confidentiality.

In this role, the appointee will also be expected to bring their knowledge and understanding of the student perspective of higher education to inform and support the work of the OIA.

Trustees/Directors are normally appointed for a three-year term, renewable for a further three years. To stagger Board turnover, we may offer a first term of two-years which would then be renewable for a further three years.

Trustees/Directors can generally expect a time commitment of around five to seven days per year. This will be a mix of in person (usually two Board meetings and a Board Awayday) and on-line meetings (other Board and Committee meetings).

You can find more information on the role and person specification, as well as detail on our organisation here.

If you need any adjustments to the process because of a health condition or disability please contact the recruitment team.