Chair of UHI Inverness and Chair of UHI Moray

UHI Inverness – Chair of the Board of Management

UHI Inverness is inviting applications for the position of Chair of the Board of Management.

UHI Inverness is one of the largest academic partners within the University of the Highlands and Islands, a regional tertiary education partnership. We are also an assigned college of the Highlands & Islands FE Region. UHI Inverness offers a broader range of further and higher education courses than any single college or university, including apprenticeships and work-based qualifications.

We are seeking an individual who is committed to our vision “As an ambitious, bold and creative tertiary institution, we will provide world class research-informed training and education.  We will provide an excellent experience, tailored to the needs of our students and communities. Working closely with business partners and stakeholders, we will support the sustainable and ethical development of the communities of the Highlands & Islands”.

The Chair of the Board works closely with the Chair of the Regional Strategic Body and ensures that the Board fulfils its duties in:

• Articulating the vision of the College as an academic partner and assigned college of UHI
• Maintaining and developing the ethos of the College
• Setting corporate objectives in line with local outcome agreement with UHI
• Assessing the performance of the Principal and Chief Executive
• Establishing high standards of integrity in the conduct of Board business
• Monitoring the financial health and compliance of the College in line with the Local Financial Memorandum agreed with UHI
• Monitoring the college’s achievement of its agreed outcome measures
• Ensure UHI is provided with accurate and timeous data and reports to assist regional delivery of strategic priorities
• Approving the annual report and financial statements of the College

Equality & Diversity

The Board is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to ensuring that our governing body represents the staff, students, and community that it serves. Applications are also encouraged from groups currently under-represented on Scotland’s public bodies. All Board members are subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme upon appointment.

Appointment

The appointment will be for four years in the first instance. Candidates must not be employees or students of UHI Inverness.

Time commitment

A minimum time commitment of approximately 20 days per year is anticipated

Remuneration and expenses

The position of the Chair of the Board is a highly rewarding voluntary and unpaid role. It offers a rare opportunity to shape UHI Inverness and the education and experience we offer our students by setting an ambitious strategic direction and fostering a collaborative environment. Reasonable out of pocket expenses for Board business are reimbursed.