How we are managed

Board members

The Board of Directors meets four times a year, normally in March, June, September and December. The Board comprises at least 14 members and not more than 22. Five members are appointed by Universities UK (UUK), two by GuildHE limited, and one by the Association of Colleges. Eight members are appointed to represent institutions within our scheme. The Board also co-opts members for their interest in student affairs at pre-higher education stage and separately, to provide expertise in business and financial issues

Management structure

The Directorate is the senior executive team within our organisation. It comprises the Chief Executive and the Directors of our main operational departments. The Directorate is supported by a more broadly-based Directorate Plus, which includes the heads of sub-departmental units.

The Directorate is responsible for developing a triennial Corporate Business Plan updated with budgets and longer term forecasts based upon an established financial strategy, which, once approved by the Board, becomes the basis for our activities during the year and in future periods.