Founded in 1352, and located in the city centre, Corpus Christi College is the sixth oldest College of the University of Cambridge. Uniquely, it is also the only Oxbridge college founded by townspeople rather than by a wealthy patron. It has embraced this democratic spirit ever since. As one of the smaller Cambridge colleges, it’s easy for members to get to know each other, and students often say its close community helped them settle in quickly to university life and feel supported throughout their time in Cambridge.

Corpus Christi College is justly proud of its beautiful medieval buildings and extensive facilities. Rivalled only by the British Library and the Bodleian, the College’s Parker Library holds one of the most important collections of medieval manuscripts in Europe. Its Old Court is possibly the oldest complete court in Oxford or Cambridge, dating back to the earliest days of the College. But Corpus is as excited by the new as by the ancient. Only 10 minutes away, its modern graduate site at Leckhampton has squash and tennis courts, cricket and football pitches, an outdoor swimming pool and student gym. Corpus also has the only standalone college theatre space in Cambridge.

Above all, it is the supportive community at its heart that makes Corpus a wonderful place to live and study. Unusually amongst Cambridge colleges, more than 40% of its student body consists of graduates. Under its current Master, Professor Christopher Kelly, the College has moved to the forefront of efforts within Cambridge to broaden access. Corpus is the only College to have increased its undergraduate numbers to create places for students from minority or under-represented backgrounds.

The Remuneration Committee will support the Governing Body of Corpus Christi College to fulfil its governance obligations within a charitable and higher education context. Its primary role is to perform an assurance function. Committee members will also act as 'wise persons', offering advice to the Master and Bursar on broader governance matters when required.

As it looks to modernise its governance, Corpus Christi College looks for two external members with senior experience to join its Remuneration Committee. The successful candidate will have overseen governance regulation in a complex organisation at the board or strategic level. A background in education is not required, and the College is open as to what sector the successful candidate could come from. They could be, for example, a CFO of a FTSE 250 company, or a senior civil servant. Candidates do not need to have studied at Oxford or Cambridge. They will, however, be sensitive to the unique Cambridge environment and the challenges facing an educational charity. It is expected that one of the two appointees will become Chair of the Committee.

Meetings are held once a year, normally on a Wednesday. It is envisaged that Committee members will come up to Cambridge in the afternoon, and might stay for high table dinner afterwards. This role is unremunerated, but reasonable, pre-agreed domestic travel expenses will be reimbursed. Committee members will also be available to provide advice on an ad hoc basis. 

This organisation is based in Cambridge, and meetings will take place in-person. Pre-meetings might be held via Zoom.