Advertisement for a non-executive director on the USS Board

27 Mar 2026

Universities & Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) is seeking applications for a non-executive director to join the Board of Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited (USSL); one of four UCEA-appointed directors on the Board.

The Board has significant responsibilities for the governance and oversight of a business providing complex operational and advisory functions at scale and within a heavily regulated environment and Board members need experience, proportionate and relevant to these functions. Therefore, Board members require skills such as strategic thinking, leadership, communication, influencing, teamwork and decision-making.

Applications are invited from candidates possessing the appropriate skills and capabilities, and we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. More detail, including a list of essential requirements, is set out in the advert which can be downloaded below.

USSL and UCEA are partnering with Nurole, the leading board-level search specialist, to find a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Group Audit & Risk Committee.

You can find out more and apply here.

To arrange an informal conversation or in case of any other queries, please contact alex.osborne@nurole.com.

The closing date for applications is 30 April 2026.