Vacancies on committees and working groups

We involve and include a range of voices in our formal committees and working groups which together govern our University. 

We advertise voluntary roles on this page when we have vacancies. 

Committees and working groups

• Court
• Board of Trustees
• Audit and Risk Committee
• Culture and Inclusion Committee
• Finance and Investments Committee
• Honorary Degrees Committee
• Infrastructure Planning Committee
• Nominations Committee of the Board
• Remuneration Committee
• Senate

Court

Full details about Court.

There are currently no vacancies.

Board of Trustees

Full details about the Board of Trustees.

Academic Trustee

The Board of Trustees is seeking to appoint one Academic Staff member (the Academic Trustee) to join the Board from 1 January 2027, more information is provided via the links below.

• Letter from Jack Boyer, Chair of the Board of Trustees (PDF, 138kB)
• Further details and how to apply (PDF, 166kB)

Professional Services Trustee

The Board of Trustees is seeking to appoint one Professional Services Staff member (the Professional Services Trustee) to join the Board from 1 January 2027, more information is provided via the links below.

• Letter from Jack Boyer, Chair of the Board of Trustees (PDF, 151kB)
• Further details and how to apply (PDF, 175kB)

To apply

The deadline for both applications is midnight on Sunday 4 October 2026, via short form CV (2 – 3 pages) and a personal statement outlining your suitability and interest to Helen.Cole@bristol.ac.uk.

If you would like to discuss these opportunities or have questions not dealt with above, please contact: Helen.Cole@bristol.ac.uk.

Audit and Risk Committee

Full details about the Audit and Risk Committee. 

There are currently no vacancies.

Culture and Inclusion Committee

Full details about the Culture and Inclusion Committee. 

There are currently no vacancies.

Finance and Investments Committee

Full details about the Finance and Investments Committee

There are currently no vacancies.

Honorary Degrees Committee

Full details about the Honorary Degrees Committee. 

There are currently no vacancies. 

Infrastructure Planning Committee

Full details about the Infrastructure Planning Committee. 

There are currently no vacancies.

Nominations Committee of the Board

Full details about the Nominations Committee of the Board. 

There are currently no vacancies.

Remuneration Committee

Full details about the Remuneration Committee.

There are currently no vacancies.

Senate

Full details about Senate.

Staff, contact your faculty office about possible Senate vacancies. 

Students, contact the Students' Union Impact and Influence directorate to find out if there are any vacancies. Senate has 12 student representatives.