Board Recruitment

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Thank you for your interest in our vacant positions on our Board of Management.

Whether you are interested in becoming the Chair of our Board of Management, an Independent Board Member, or would like to be considered for both positions simultaneously, please refer to the documents linked below.

You can find out more information about:

To apply for a position on our Board of Management please complete our Board of Management Application Form.

Should you wish further details about the applications process, or would like to visit our campus prior to application, please contact:

Ian McCartney
Clerk to the Board of Management
ian.mccartney2.perth@uhi.ac.uk

Good luck!

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Key documents

The Chair of the Board of Managements is responsible for: content

The Chair of the Board of Managements is responsible for:

Leadership of the Board and ensuring its effectiveness in all aspects of its role
Setting the Board’s agenda and ensuring that adequate time is available for full discussion of all agenda items, particularly strategic issues
Promoting a culture of openness and debate by encouraging the effective contribution of all Board members and fostering constructive relations between Board members.

The duties of the Chair of the Board of Management are to: content

The duties of the Chair of the Board of Management are to:

Preserve order and ensure that every member of the Board shall have a fair hearing
Decide all matters of order, competency and relevancy
Decide between two or more members of the Board indicating a wish to speak by calling on the member who has first caught his or her eye
See that due and sufficient opportunity is given to members of the Board who wish to speak to express their views on the subject under discussion
Ensure that the sense of the meeting is properly ascertained with regard to any matter which is properly before the meeting
Ensure that decisions are clearly documented within the minutes

The Chair of the Board of Management is expected to show: content

The Chair of the Board of Management is expected to show:

A commitment to the College
A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to fully understand the strategy, risksand overall obligations of the College and prepare for and attend Board Meetings
Strategic vision
Good, independent judgement
An ability to think creatively
A willingness to speak their mind
An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of BoardMembership
An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Must be able to comply with the Nine Principles of Public Life (selflessness, integrity,objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, leadership, public service and respect)
Must be able to identify where conflicts of interest arise
Must recognise the overarching responsibility to put the College’s aims before those of anybody which has nominated them.

The duties of the Board member are: content

The duties of the Board member are:

To ensure that the College complies with its governing document and relevant legislation
To ensure that the College pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
To ensure that the College applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects
To contribute actively to the Board’s role in giving the College strategic direction, settingoverall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluation of performance against agreedtargets
To safeguard the good name and values of the College
To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the College
To ensure the financial stability of the College
To protect and manage the property of the College
To appoint the Principal and monitor his/her performance
In addition to the above, each member should use any specific skills, knowledge or experiencethey have to help the Board to reach sound decisions. This may involve:
- scrutinising Board papers
- leading discussions
- focusing on key issues
- providing advice and guidance on new initiatives
- investigating new issues
- reviewing in detail issues in which the member has special expertise

Members of the Board of Management are expected to show: content

Members of the Board of Management are expected to show:

A commitment to the College
A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to fully understand the strategy, risks and overall obligations of the College and prepare for and attend Board Meetings
Strategic vision
Good, independent judgement
An ability to think creatively
A willingness to speak their mind
An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Board Membership
An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Must be able to comply with the Nine Principles of Public Life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, leadership, public service and respect)
Must be able to identify where conflicts of interest arise
Must recognise the overarching responsibility to put the College’s aims before those of any body which has nominated them

Board of Management - Person Specification content

Board of Management - Person Specification

General Skills and Personal Qualities:

Description: Works collaboratively & constructively with others

Requirement

appreciates the knowledge/skills of colleagues
supports colleagues whenever possible
shares knowledge at every opportunity
shows respect for colleagues and stakeholders
strives to achieve consensus
able to accept a consensus decision even if it goes against a personal view

Assessment Method: Application and/or interview

Description: Challenges the views of others in a constructive and supportive way

Requirement

confident in questioning proposals and debating issues
puts forward views in an objective way
not dogmatic about own perspective
helps others to consider their position in a non-confrontational way

Assessment Method: Application and/or interview

Description: Sees the ‘bigger picture’

Requirement

able to look ahead and consider issues/topics within different timeframes
identifies relevant implications from what is being discussed such as challenges, risks etc.
sees beyond own personal experience or specialism and considers other information and perspectives
does not take a short term, parochial view

Assessment Method: Application and/or interview

Description: Information analysis and decision-making

Requirement

uses information which is available to reach conclusions
can clearly explain how conclusions have been reached
identifies implications associated with issue under consideration - priorities, risks, opportunities etc.
recognises when information is limited and where more information might be needed
balances a number of different considerations

Assessment Method: Application and/or interview

Description: Effective communication

Requirement

focused and succinct in communications with others and demonstrates good listening skills
confident in expressing views and opinions in a group setting
persuasive, able to influence others to own perspective
able to adapt communication style appropriately for different situations

Assessment Method: Application and/or interview

Description: Enthusiastic and passionate about education

Requirement

knowledge/understanding of further and higher education and the University’s mission
able to explain how further/higher education can benefit the wider community
can enthuse others about education

Assessment Method: Interview

2. Priority skills/experience

(Note - not all candidates will be required to demonstrate the priority skills, as outlined below)

Description: Financial management, accounting, corporate governance.

Criteria

Experience of working in finance, audit or corporate governance
Able to offer advice to members of Board of Management, Audit Committee or Finance and General Purposes Committees Committee as required
Possession of a relevant qualification

Assessment Method: Application and/or interview