Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the University's supreme governing body and board of charity trustees. It operates within the framework provided by the Charter and Statutes and the legal and regulatory framework to which the University is subject.

Responsibilities and terms of reference

The primary responsibilities of the Board of Trustees are set out in Ordinance 1.

All Board members are expected to comply with the role description and code of conduct as set out in Ordinance 1.

Membership

Find out more about board membership and diversity monitoring.

Attendees

The following people attend meetings of the Board of Trustees:

Chief Financial Officer
Head of Governance

Other members of University staff may be asked to attend for relevant items.

Board Secretary

Post-holder: Chief Operating Officer, Registrar and University Secretary
Email: michael.flay@bristol.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 117 45 54881

Committees of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees has several committees which undertake specific responsbilities. ‌

F‌ind out committee meeting dates and paper submission deadlines.

Audit and Risk Committee
The Audit and Risk Committee is responsible to the Board of Trustees for reviewing the effectiveness of internal arrangements.
Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Oversight Committee
The Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Oversight (EEDI) Committee provides assurance around the University's approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Finance and Investments Committee
The Finance and Investments Committee is responsible to the Board of Trustees for overseeing the development and implementation of the financial, estates and digital infrastructure objectives.
Honorary Degrees Committee
The Honorary Degrees Committee recommends candidates for honorary degrees and honorary fellowships.
Nominations Committee of the Board
The Nominations Committee advises the Board on matters concerning the membership of the Board and Board Committees.
Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee is responsible for overseeing the pay, benefits and conditions of employment of the Vice-Chancellor and the other senior staff.
Pensions Task and Finish Group
The Pensions Task and Finish Group was established by the Board of Trustees in July 2018 to consider the Universities Superannuation Scheme Valuation and the associated implications for the University and its staff.
Infrastructure Planning Committee
The Infrastructure Planning Committee provides the Board of Trustees with assurance on the development and delivery of key elements of the University Strategy, specifically the long-term planning and development, construction, and performance management of the University’s physical and digital estate, as well as reviewing proposals for the acquisition and disposal of any part of the estate.

Vacancies

Vacancy for 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 November 2024, more information is provided via the links below.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Thursday 8 August 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 this opportunity or have questions not dealt with above, please contact: Helen.Cole@bristol.ac.uk

Meeting dates and paper submission deadlines 2024/25

View paper submission deadlines

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Friday 20 September 2024, 9am
Friday 22 November 2024, 9am
Friday 31 January 2025, 9am
Thursday 27 March 2025, 9am - development day
Friday 28 March 2025, 9am
Friday 23 May 2025, 9am
Friday 18 July 2025, 9am

Annual reports

2023/24

Reports from this year will be added as they become available.

2022/23

Reports from this year will be added as they become available.

2021/22

Reports from this year will be added as they become available.

Agendas and minutes

Download agendas and minutes from previous Board of Trustees meetings.

2024/25

Agenda, 18 July 2025 (TO FOLLOW)
Minutes, 18 July 2025 (TO FOLLOW)
Agenda, 23 May 2025 (TO FOLLOW)
Minutes, 23 May 2025 (TO FOLLOW)
Agenda, 27 and 28 March 2025 (TO FOLLOW)
Minutes, 28 March 2025 (TO FOLLOW)
Agenda, 31 January 2025 (TO FOLLOW)
Minutes 31 January 2025 (TO FOLLOW)
Agenda, 22 November 2024 (TO FOLLOW)
Minutes 22 November 2024 (TO FOLLOW)
Agenda, 20 September 2024 (TO FOLLOW)
Minutes 20 September 2024 (TO FOLLOW)

2023/24

2022/23

2021/22

Register of interests

The University maintains a register of interests of members of the Board of Trustees, members of the Committees of the Board of Trustees, members of the University Executive Board and members of the Board of any University Subsidiary.

The Register of interests (PDF, 135kB) is available for inspection under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.‌

If you have any queries in relation to the register of interests, email governance@bristol.ac.uk.

About the University

Board of Trustees

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Responsibilities and terms of reference

Membership

Attendees

Board Secretary

Committees of the Board of Trustees

Vacancies

Vacancy for Professional Services Trustee

Meeting dates and paper submission deadlines 2024/25

Annual reports

2023/24

2022/23

2021/22

Agendas and minutes

2024/25

2023/24

2022/23

2021/22

Register of interests