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Board of Management – Independent Director Role

UHI Shetland

Type
Voluntary
Address
UHI Shetland, Lerwick Campus, Gremista, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0PX
Company
UHI Shetland
Details
Job Details
Email
board.shetland@uhi.ac.uk

 

The Board of Management of UHI Shetland have vacancies for Independent Directors on the Board of Management.

As UHI Shetland’s governing body, it plays a central role in shaping the strategic direction of UHI Shetland. The primary aims are to support and challenge the management and staff to continue the development and work of UHI Shetland.

For a UHI Shetland Board Member a minimum time commitment of approximately 12 days per year is required. The roles require attendance at regular Board meetings (quarterly and usually starting at 16:30 on Wednesdays) and members to join two Board committees, which will meet four times a year. Reasonable out of pocket expenses for Board business are reimbursed.

Positions on the Board are voluntary and unpaid but bring huge rewards to members. Your input can make a real difference to the education and prospects of our learners and to the wellbeing and success of the communities where they live.

If you have a passion for education, and want to help shape the future of tertiary education in Shetland, apply today.

Find out more by clicking on the Recruitment Pack available here.

You can contact board.shetland@uhi.ac.uk if you have queries about these fulfilling roles.

 

UHI Shetland, a limited company registered in Scotland, Number SC646337.
Registered Scottish Charity Number SC050701
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