Recruitment of Further Education Regional Lead - Independent Court Member
Role Overview
The University is currently seeking an independent member with relevant skills and experience to serve as the University’s Further Education (FE) Regional Lead and vice chair of our Regional Strategy Committee. This is a senior independent member position, and the successful applicant will be required to complete the general responsibilities and duties of an independent court member alongside championing further education at non-executive level within the University and externally including regular liaison with twelve other Scottish Further Education Regional Leads, the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and Scottish Government. The FE Regional Lead will be required to become a member of the board of Colleges Scotland and will be expected to participate fully in the non-executive work of Colleges Scotland and in representation externally both on behalf of the University’s region and as part of Colleges Scotland.
Remuneration and Time Commitment
The time commitment associated with performing this role is anticipated to be around two days per week. In recognition of this commitment, the University has determined that the role will be remunerated up to a maximum of 104 days per annum at a daily rate of £287. The University will also reimburse all reasonable and properly documented expenses incurred by independent members in performing their duties of office.
The Court is committed to equality and diversity and to ensuring that our governing body represents the staff, students and community that it serves and applications are particularly welcome from women, people with disabilities and people from ethnic minorities.
The deadline for applications (CV and a covering letter) is 31 August 2021.
Applications are invited by email to:
Roger Sendall, Director of Corporate Governance & Acting University Secretary
Email: roger.sendall@uhi.ac.uk
Role description: FE Regional Lead role
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