University of Stirling

Chair of Court

Job Reference IAMXI
Closing Date Tuesday 12 Nov 2024

Court, the University’s governing body, is seeking to appoint a Chair. Court is responsible for the University’s mission, vision and strategies and the welfare of our students and staff. The Chair will work closely with the Principal and Vice-Chancellor and members of Court, and will lead Court in maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.

The University of Stirling is an international university with a pioneering spirit and a place where ability, not background, is valued. We have a global reputation for high quality teaching and research which positively impacts communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions and helping to shape society. Our new Strategic Plan sets out the University’s direction to 2030 and we are confident that it will enable us to continue delivering on our ambition to be the difference.

Our community of students (18,500+), staff (1,800+) and alumni (110,000+) is helping to shape the world. With more than 140 nationalities represented on campus, we are a global university of distinction and an employer of choice.

We recognise that diversity enriches the work, learning and research experiences of our entire campus and community, and we strongly encourage applications from suitably experienced individuals underrepresented on Court, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and disabled people.

The candidate should have:

  • A track record as a successful executive or non-executive leader with substantial board level experience, working within an organisation of comparable size and complexity to the University.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • The ability to represent the University externally and to establish good working relationships with other members of Court and the University’s senior management team.
  • An appreciation of the Higher Education sector and a high degree of political awareness.
  • A strong commitment to the principles of good governance including integrity, transparency and impartiality.

In accordance with the Higher Education Governance (Scotland) Act 2016, the appointment process will involve an interview. Suitable candidates will subsequently stand for election by staff, students and members of the University Court.

The position will be remunerated with an honorarium per annum. Reasonable expenses related to University business will be reimbursed. The appointment will be for four years in the first instance.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the University of Stirling on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference IAMXI. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com.

Applications should be received by noon on Tuesday 12 November 2024.

The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159

The University of Stirling is an international university with a pioneering spirit and a place where ability, not background, is valued.