Non- Executive Board Members. Ayrshire College Board of Management

• Ayrshire College (SA)

• VO102751

Board Members
Reference: REQ00948
Ayrshire College is seeking to recruit three new Non-Executive Board members to its Board of
Management.
The Board of Management has a pivotal role in achieving our ambition for Ayrshire College, which
is to continue to be an inspirational place of learning where individuals can excel and realise their
full potential. A place where businesses and communities can access skills, expertise and
innovation that supports local and national economic development and inclusive growth. This is
achieved through strong collaboration and partnership working and by investing in, and valuing,
our staff and students.

As a Member of the Board, you will commit to a public service role, provide leadership and
strategic direction, demonstrate excellence in corporate governance, and inspire staff to deliver
the highest standards of learning and teaching. Board members also have a crucial role in
engaging with key stakeholders, businesses, and employers in Ayrshire and beyond. You are
expected to act as public ambassadors and advocates for the College, valuing and respecting
diversity and promoting an ethos of inclusion, equality, and positive well-being.
Applications are encouraged from individuals representing all aspects of the communities of
Ayrshire, with applications welcomed from those who are currently under-represented on
Scotland’s public bodies at Board level, such as disabled people, LGBTI+ people, those from
black and minority ethnic communities and people aged under 50.

Applications are invited from individuals with experience of key local economy sectors including
Construction, Engineering, Science, Hospitality, Tourism, and the Third Sector. In addition,
applications from individuals with specific skills in Human Resource Management, Financial
Management and Community/Local Engagement are encouraged.

The essential criterion however is for you to have an appropriate level of commitment, knowledge
and experience to add value to the deliberations and strategic work of the Board of Management.
The time commitment is approximately 15 days or 105 hours per year, with hybrid meetings held
mainly afternoon/early evening, time for reading meeting papers, for team building and for self
development. The initial appointment would normally be four years, with potential for a second
term of four years. There is no remuneration for the post, however reasonable expenses will be
reimbursed, and IT equipment loaned as required.
It is the intention that following the closing date of 01 May 2025, interviews will be held during the
week beginning 19 May 2025.

The interview and candidate assessment process may include opportunity to informally meet with
existing College Board members, students and staff, including the Executive Leadership Team.
There will be a presentation and Q&A session with some of our existing College Board
Members, held on the evening of 2nd April 2025 at 6pm via Microsoft Teams. Should you be
interested in joining the Board of Management, and wish to better understand the role and commitment,
please register here to attend.

If you wish to discuss the role of the Board Member further, please contact the Board Governance
Adviser, Hilary Denholm, at hilary.denholm@ayrshire.ac.uk
Application Procedure
To apply for the post and complete the application from, please visit https://careers.ayrshire.ac.uk/
If you require the application pack documentation in an alternative format, or require any
assistance, please contact the HR team at ayrshirecollegecareers@ayrshire.ac.uk
Thank you for your interest in supporting Ayrshire College

Travel expenses

There is no remuneration
for the post, however reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

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Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Frequency & commitment

The time commitment is approximately 15 days or 105 hours per year, with meetings being held mainly in the afternoon/early evenings, and including time for reading meeting papers and self-development. The appointment term; normally be up to four years.

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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