Lay Members
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh, EH21 6UU
- Closing 28th August 2022
- Advertised from 29th March 2022
- Salary: Non-remunerated but reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed for attendance at Court and Committee meetings, for business conducted on behalf of the University, or duties carried out at the request of the Court. Length of Appointment: 3 years, but may be extended for a further 3 years. Time Commitment (days per week/year): 15 days per annum.
Role
Number of positions advertised: Up to 5
CONTRIBUTE TO OUR SUCCESS
The University Court, which is the University’s governing body, is seeking to appoint to a number of vacancies that will arise in its independent (Lay) membership over the calendar year 2022. Lay members are independent of the University and are crucial in providing an external perspective on important issues. We are particularly interested to hear from individuals who can bring expertise and/or experience in the following areas:
- Accountancy and financial services
- Arts and creative industries
- Audit and risk
- Commercial
- Entrepreneurship
- Food and drink
Applicants with other specialist knowledge are also welcome to apply.
In appointing to vacancies, we are looking to rebalance and in some areas, enhance the Court in terms of membership skills and experience, and in terms of member diversity. We would welcome and encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, and to preserve gender balance on the Court, we would welcome and encourage applications from women.
You will have experience as a member of a board/s or committee/s, or experience of operating at a strategic level in a professional role. Consideration will be given also to individuals with professional expertise who demonstrate the capacity to develop as a skilled member of the Court once appointed to the role. We will provide comprehensive training and support to appointees who are early in their board career.
You will be an excellent communicator with appropriate negotiation, presentation and influencing skills. You will be supportive of the University’s ethos, mission and values, and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusivity.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Irene Hynd, University Secretary (ihynd@qmu.ac.uk).
Application notes
Applications are invited in the form of:
- A current CV or description of work and other relevant experience.
- A supporting statement highlighting how skills and experience match the role specification.
- The names of two referees who may be contacted.
Applicants are also asked to complete and return an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form. Please note that this form will be used purely for monitoring purposes. The form will be separated from the application and will not form part of the selection process.
Applications are invited by Sunday 28 August 2022, for a start date in October 2022.
Applications should be submitted: By e-mail to: Irene Hynd, University Secretary ihynd@qmu.ac.uk
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The Court of the University of Aberdeen is seeking to appoint four new independent members (non-executive directors and charity trustees) to fill vacancies that will arise during the Summer 2024.
The University was established in 1495 to serve the north-east of Scotland, today our university is a global presence in higher education. A dual focus on our region and the wider world is as important to us today as it was five centuries ago.
After serving on our governing body, University Court, for a number of years, four of our independent Court members will step down in August 2024. The University is now seeking exceptional candidates to fill these vacancies to ensure the continued successful delivery of the University’s priorities and objectives, the setting of its strategic direction and commitment to its values and mission.
The following areas of professional expertise and/or experience would bring particular value to University Court and to the roles of independent members:
- Chartered accountancy within complex or international organisations
- People and culture at senior executive level
- Senior FTSE/international management
In addition, we would also welcome applications from individuals with professional expertise and/or experience in:
- Digitisation, emerging technology and AI
- Sustainability, net zero and transition planning
- Media and communications
- Governance, regulatory and compliance
The University is also seeking to recruit a member of Court to Chair the Remuneration Committee. The following areas of professional expertise and/or experience would bring particular value to University Court and to the role of chair of the Remuneration Committee:
- Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in people and HR leadership, change management, organisational development, culture, diversity and inclusion, and reward.
- Proven experience of connecting boards and executives to people and organisational priorities as a senior leader.
None of the posts are remunerated, however reasonable expenses incurred as result of your role on the committee will be re-imbursed in line with the University’s expenses policy.
Training and Engagement Coordinator
- Full time
- £29,605 – £36,024
- Edinburgh (On site)
- Closing 24th April 2024
Equate Scotland is a national expert policy, research, development, and advocacy organisation, with a focus on women’s under-representation within the science, engineering, technology, and the built environment industries. We are hosted by Edinburgh Napier University and are based at the Edinburgh Napier University Craiglockhart campus.
We work in collaboration with the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) sector, academia, statutory and third sector bodies, and the Scottish Government. For effecting a tangible and sustainable change, enabling more women to study, work, and progress in these key sectors.
Equate Scotland’s current programme of work is mainly funded by the Scottish Government Equality & Human Rights Fund. We have funding available until September 2025.
We believe in creating an inclusive and enjoyable place of work, and we are pleased to be currently operating hybrid working and open to discussing flexible working patterns. We also offer the opportunity to for job-share for this position.
The Opportunity
As part of our ongoing focus on the design and delivery of high-quality training to the STEM sector and academia, we are currently recruiting a Training & Engagement Co-ordinator.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to initiate and build positive relationships with employers, trade unions, public sector bodies and education and training institutions across relevant industry sectors, to design/deliver workshops and activities that align to the needs of women in the STEM sector.
You will project manage, co-ordinate and deliver valuable training events including CPD sessions for women, workshops, experiential learning events and employer focused events.
As an ambassador for Gender Equality and using your knowledge of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), you will design and deliver training activities to employers and industry that enables and empowers them to break down barriers and create competent strategies that support a positive and inclusive culture change.
Working closely with the wider team, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality service through providing timely and accurate event planning information including post event follow up information and assessment to be able to report on our key performance measures.
What we will need from you
- HNC or equivalent or relevant and transferrable work experience
- Proven ability to establish and manage positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Proven experience of project, service, or event coordination with the ability to proactively plan and prioritise workload
- Significant experience in designing and delivering training workshops (online and face-to-face) including multi-stakeholder events
- Knowledge and awareness of the organisational and cultural barriers to women’s access to and progression in careers in STEM and intersectional inequality issues for women
Our Benefits
We are committed to providing a wide range of benefits including:
- Minimum of 41 days annual leave (including 10 fixed holidays at Easter and Christmas) and the option to purchase additional annual leave
- Employer pension contributions of 17.6%
- A wide range of learning and development opportunities
- Opportunity to join our staff inclusion and support networks
- Access to our benefits platform Vivup which includes huge range of discounts across the UK’s major retailers, health care discounts and Cycle to Work (click here for more info)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
We are looking for a full-time Team Leader to join our dynamic team in Edinburgh.
In this position, you will lead a team of Project Workers as they provide support and opportunity to the adults who attend Upmo.
On a day-to-day basis, Team Leaders supervise and coordinate activities on site, provided support to staff, ensure onsite operations are in line with policy and procedure and assist Team Managers with case and site management. We are looking for a confident communicator with excellent leadership skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
This Team Leader position is primarily based in our service in Edinburgh, where we offer workshop activities to adults with learning disabilities and autism from Links House in Leith, and St. Margaret's House at Meadowbank.
The starting salary for this position is £24,100.
No formal qualification is necessary, but experience of working in social care is preferred.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £65,000
- Merchiston Campus in Edinburgh, with regular travel to Craiglockhart and Sighthill Campuses within the city. (On site)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association (‘ENSA’ to our friends) exists to enable students to make the most of their university experience. We do this by representing, supporting, and developing Edinburgh Napier students to be successful in their studies; to try out new things; to engage in, and contribute to university life; to be healthy and happy; to bring about positive change; and most importantly have fun to make it an unforgettable experience.
As our CEO is moving on to pastures new, we are now looking to recruit a new Chief Executive Officer who will lead a motivated and dynamic professional staff of 14 and develop and support our three sabbaticals who, each year, are elected by the student community at Edinburgh Napier. The post-holder will have the opportunity to lead on the development and delivery of a new strategic plan as our Strategy 2021 – 2024 comes to an end.
About the Role:
Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer is accountable for the leadership, management, and sustainability of the Students’ Association, alongside providing support to the Elected Officers enabling them to fulfil their duties to the best of their potential.
In this role, you will be required to coach, develop, and provide leadership to the Students’ Association’s staff and to take responsibility for ENSA’s management and administration within the accountability frameworks established by the Board of Directors.
The role holder will not only be forward-looking, with a continuous focus on improvement but also have a deep understanding and appreciation for student issues and student experience.
We truly believe in the power of diversity and understand that different viewpoints are important to achieving goals, that's why we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
For a comprehensive list of duties and full job description, please see the Recruitment Pack PDF.
What we will need from you:
• Experienced working at a board-level, either reporting to, or serving on a Board
• Excellent leadership, coaching and influencing skills to drive change forward.
• An excellent understanding of governance, compliance and university structures
• Writing high-quality reports and policy pieces
• Managing budgets and setting and overseeing internal controls
• Developing strategies and implementing strategic change Forging productive partnerships with stakeholders
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