Recruitment of Chair of Governing Body - Technological University Dublin
# Recruitment of Chair of Governing Body - Technological University Dublin **Forvis Mazars** · Dublin, County Dublin · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 4 дня назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role The Organisation Since its establishment as Ireland's first Technological University in 2019, TU Dublin has built on its proud heritage of providing accessible pathways to higher education, high-quality careers, as well as advancing internationally recognised research and innovation with significant regional and global impact. We are a vibrant community of 27,000+ students and 3,000+ staff. TU Dublin’s core mission is to provide practice-based and employer-engaged education and research models. A guiding principle is to consolidate TU Dublin’s position as Ireland’s leading university for enterprise talent and innovation across the breadth of our disciplines. TU Dublin holds the highest graduate employability rate among Dublin universities, and TU Dublin is currently the most applied-to University in Ireland. The Role The Governing Body is now seeking to appoint a non-executive Chair of the Governing Body. Through leadership of the Governing Body, the Chair plays a central role in the effective governance and strategic oversight of the University. Key Duties As Chair of the Governing Body, the appointee will: • Provide leadership to the Governing Body, ensuring it is a driving force of the University’s strategy and long-term success, and that it upholds the highest standards of governance. • Ensure that the Governing Body clearly addresses its functions and delivers on its governance responsibilities in accordance with the requirements of legislation and relevant codes of governance, particularly the TU Act 2018 and the HEA Act 2022, and respecting the distinct roles and responsibilities of the Governing Body, President and Academic Council. Key Responsibilities The Chair of the Governing Body will ensure compliance with the requirements of the TU Act 2018 and other relevant legislation in relation to meetings and responsibilities of the Governing Body, such as: • Chairing meetings of Governing Body, holding at least six meetings in every 12-month period and convening additional meetings of the Governing Body as may be deemed necessary. • Assisting in maintaining solid and productive relationships with the University’s key national stakeholders including the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) and the Higher Education Authority. • Ensuring the University meets its financial and other reporting requirements in a full and timely manner, that financial forecasting is performed to a high professional standard, and that the University’s financial and allied functions are appropriately resourced and highly functioning. • Acting as an ambassador and advocate for TU Dublin’s vision and values, forging connections with community, business and government/public stakeholders. • Promoting effective and efficient operation of the Governing Body enabling collective engagement and confidence in the conduct of the business of the Governing Body. • Working with the TU Dublin President and University Executive to ensure the Governing Body has the information, context and reports needed to discharge its responsibilities. • Representing the Governing Body and the University at relevant events and engagements. • Ensuring that the Governing Body's Committees are effectively populated with members with the appropriate competencies and experience, aligned to the remit of each Committee. • Promoting a culture of openness and transparency at the Governing Body meetings, encouraging members to debate constructively and challenge rigorously and respectfully. T he Person The successful individual will have proven experience as a Chair, including leading strategic board and committee meetings. They will bring strong leadership experience in complex and challenging environments, interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach, and sound commercial and financial acumen. A knowledge of the higher education landscape in Ireland is expected, together with a commitment to TU Dublin's culture, vision and values. They will also have a proven track record of championing inclusion, equality and diversity. Essential 1. Experience of chairing high-level, strategic, board and committee meetings and of bringing complex and sensitive matters to a satisfactory conclusion. 2. Leadership experience and expertise, at a senior level, in a large, diverse and complex organisation. 3. Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to establish a constructive working relationship with Governing Body members, the President and the Executive, and key external stakeholders such as the Higher Education Authority. 4. Demonstrable commercial & financial acumen, governance, risk management and strategic planning and leadership experience. 5. Demonstrable ability to champion inclusion, equality and diversity. 6. An understanding of, and empathy for, TU Dublin's culture, vision and values. 7. Knowledge of the current challenges facing Higher Education, and Technological Universities in particular, in Ireland. 8. Experience of reputation management in a complex and challenging environment. Desirable 1 . A strong personal commitment to Higher Education and to the role of Technological Universities. 2. Experience as a board member of a public sector, or charitable, or similar, organisation and full awareness of the duties associated with such a role. 3. Ability and skills in one or more of the following areas: a) Legal, b) Finance, c) Human Resource, d) Organisational Transformation and Change Management, e) Strategic Development and Sustainability, f) Marketing and Communications, g) Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, or h) International Higher Education. 4. Ability to engender and model a culture of mutual respect, transparency, accountability and constructive advice-giving within the Governing Body and Executive, and between same. 5. Ability to lead succession planning and development of the Governing Body, including briefing and mentoring new members, particularly ensuring awareness of the governance requirements placed on them. 6. Strong relationship-building and partnership focus - experience of promoting positive culture, engagement and influencing corporate affairs across a diverse and wide range of stakeholders. 7. Strong appreciation of national and regional economic and societal priorities Further Information For further information and to apply for this role visit www.forvismazars.com/ie/en/executiverecruitment All enquiries relating to this role should be directed to the Executive Recruitment Team by email to execrecruit@mazars.ie or by telephone on +353 (1) 449 4400. Your Application Applications are to be submitted via the online portal available at www.forvismazars.com/ie/en/executiverecruitment and must include: 1. A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role with reference to the requirements set out in the Person Specification. 2. A comprehensive CV clearly showing your relevant qualifications, achievements and experience in your career to date. Forvis Mazars will be managing all aspects of this recruitment project on behalf of TU Dublin. No enquiries or canvassing should be made directly to TU Dublin. Deadline for applications: 12 noon, Monday 9th November 2026 (Irish Time). TU Dublin is an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation.
Наблюдалась 2026-10-16, впервые 2026-10-12, источник — Indeed.