Appointment of Members to the Board of the Scottish Funding Council
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Appointment of Members to the Board of the Scottish Funding Council
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Role Summary
The Minister for Higher and Further Education and Veterans seeks to appoint four highly experienced and passionate leaders to the Board of the Scottish Funding Council.
Role Summary
The Minister for Higher and Further Education and Veterans seeks to appoint four highly experienced and passionate leaders to the Board of the Scottish Funding Council.
In doing so, the Minister recognises the wealth of expertise and knowledge across all communities and sectors and welcomes applications representing the diversity in Scotland.
The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) is investing in Scotland’s future. If you have a desire to make a significant difference in the lives of students and are passionate about driving transformative change and improvement across our post-school education and skills sector, providing leadership, guidance and assurance across SFC and the sector, you are encouraged to apply for this important role.With the Scottish Government having embarked upon a 10-year transformational journey of the post-school education and skills landscape, this is an exciting and unique time to join SFC.
The Scottish Funding Council is a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) responsible to Scottish Ministers for developing and sustaining a world-leading system of tertiary education, research, innovation and skills. Scotland is home to one of the world’s most respected and advanced post-school education sectors with over half a million learners participating in diverse programmes across our 43 colleges and universities every year. This system is key to delivering the economic transformation that will improve the lives of individuals and communities across Scotland while also enhancing our global reach and impact.
The role of the Board is to provide leadership, direction, support and guidance and ensure the SFC delivers and is committed to delivering its functions effectively and efficiently and in accordance with the aims, policies and priorities of the Scottish Ministers.
As a member of the SFC Board, you will play a leading role in ensuring SFC supports Scottish Ministers’ reform priorities, and that change is promoted positively within the organisation and the post-school sector. You will play a role in leading SFC through a period of change, driving cultural change and transformation as SFC takes on additional functions.
More information about the Scottish Funding Council can be found here.
Responsibilities
Public Appointees are responsible for:
* ensuring that the public body delivers its functions in accordance with Scottish Ministers’ policies and priorities
* providing strategic leadership
* ensuring financial stewardship
* holding the Chief Executive and senior management team to account
Further information about the role and the board can be found in the information pack.
ROLE CRITERIA
Scottish Ministers welcome applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds who have the following skills/knowledge/experience:
At Least One Of The Following Priority Criteria
* Knowledge and senior leadership experience of the role of the post-school education and skills system and its impact on the economy and society.
* Knowledge and experience of high-level financial stewardship in relation to organisations of scale and complexity.
* Knowledge and experience of research and innovation, and its role in driving economic growth.
* Knowledge and experience of business and industry in Scotland or across the UK and of developing and implementing sector change or transformation.
* Knowledge and experience of apprenticeships and workplace learning.
Applicants must also provide evidence of the following essential criteria:
* Ability to work as an effective Board member through working collaboratively with influence.
* Experience of managing performance.
* Experience of managing organisational change and transformation.
* Ability to champion equality and diversity at Board level.
To find out more about being a Non-Executive Board Member and about Scottish Funding Council please download the candidate information pack.
About Us
Public appointments are made by Scottish Ministers. The appointments process is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner you can find out more about the Commissioner here: Public appointments | Ethical Standards Commissioner
REMUNERATION AND TIME COMMITMENT
The position is for 3 days per month and will be remunerated at £366.65 for every day of not less than 7.5 hours devoted to performing your functions (as required or requested by the Board) on a pro rata basis, up to a maximum total fee of £13,199.40 per financial year.
Remuneration is non-pensionable and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
LOCATION
Board and Committee meetings are held in person and via Microsoft Teams. Some Board meetings are held at institutions across Scotland.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held week commencing 11 August 2025 and will be conducted virtually over Microsoft Teams.
It is unlikely that we will be able to offer alternative interview dates.
How To Apply
* Download the candidate information pack. This will explain more about the role, the board and the application process.
* You will be asked to upload a supporting statement that evidences at least one of the priority and all the essential criteria. This must be no more than 300 words for each criterion you are addressing. You must include this in order to apply for this role.
* You will be asked to upload a tailored career life/history. You must include this in order to apply for this role.
Completed applications must be received on or before 12.00 noon on Tuesday 15 July 2025.
Please note that we recommend you follow the ‘How to Apply’ section of the candidate information pack as you complete your application.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the appointments process or if require further support with your application, please contact the Public Appointments Team by email at PA_Applications_Mailbox@gov.scot.
EQUALITY STATEMENT
Scottish Ministers value highly the benefits of diverse Public Body Boards. People from all walks of life are encouraged to apply for public appointments.
Find out more about our commitment todiversityand how we offer and supportrecruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.
FURTHER INFORMATION
FAQ’s about the application process is here: Public Appointments - Frequently Asked Questions
Guidance to support applicants is here: Public appointments - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
Find out more about public appointments here: Public appointments - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
If you experience any difficulties, please contact the Public Appointments Team by email at Public.appointments@gov.scot.
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