INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY COURT
The Court of the University of Aberdeen is seeking to appoint a new independent member (non-executive director and charity trustee) to fill a vacancy 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.
The University is now seeking an exceptional individual to fill a vacancy on Court 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.
Members of the governing body need to have a keen interest in, and empathy for, Higher Education, and be willing to commit their time and expertise to helping the University deliver on its significant ambitions. Applications are invited from individuals with a record of successful leadership within a public, private or third sector organisation, who are passionate about supporting an internationally competitive, research-intensive and diverse University.
Interest would be particularly welcome at this time from individuals with skills and experience in in relation to sustainability and the environment as we seek to fully embed our commitment to net zero and addressing the climate crisis within our financial and strategic planning. Demonstrable expertise in strategic leadership of the implementation of corporate sustainability strategies, green finance, sustainability, or environmental policy leadership would therefore bring particular value to University Court and to the role of independent member.
The post is not remunerated, however reasonable expenses incurred as result of your role will be re-imbursed in line with the University’s expenses policy.
Download our candidate recruitment pack for further information.
Informal enquiries should be made to Tracey Slaven, University Secretary (tracey.slaven@abdn.ac.uk) or Louise Thomson, Head of Governance and Executive Support (louise.thomson@abdn.ac.uk).
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing how you match the criteria for the role and completed Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form, to the Governance and Executive Support Team, University of Aberdeen at gest@abdn.ac.uk.
Please quote the reference number UCIM2024002 on your correspondence.
Please do not send applications or CVs to Mrs Slaven or Mrs Thomson.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Thursday, 12 September 2024.
Interviews will be held during weeks commencing 30 September and 7 October 2024.
The Court recognises the strengths that diversity brings, both to our governing body and our institution, and is committed to ensuring that its composition is reflective of the perspectives and experiences of the University’s staff and students, who bring their diverse and intersectional lived experience of religion, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability to work or study with them each day. Applications are therefore encouraged from candidates who can identify with these lived experiences and the challenges and barriers faced by marginalised communities.