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Ref no:
GKC00226
Published:
17/01/2023
Closes:
10/02/2023
Location:
123 Flemington Street, G21 4TD
Rate:
Non-remunerated
Contract Type:
Voluntary
Position Type:
Voluntary
Hours:
12 hours per month
Work From Home:
Hybrid

Glasgow Kelvin College’s ethos derives from its commitment to excellence, progression and enterprise. It seeks to provide learning opportunities of the highest quality, which engage learners from the widest range of backgrounds, and support their progression to employment or to further study. It seeks to develop enterprise in individuals – as a core skill for learning, life and work; and to support enterprise in both organisations and communities – by developing the capacity of both employers/employees and of community representatives.

The members of our Board and Committees make an important contribution to Glasgow Kelvin College. They bring experience, knowledge and commitment, enabling them to contribute to the College’s strategic direction, governance and continued development. Positions on the Board are currently 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 their wellbeing as well as contributing to the success of the communities of Glasgow, in particular, as we look to recover and develop from the impact of Covid-19.

The Board is currently seeking to recruit three new members of the Board of Management. The Board seeks to give equal opportunities to all who wish to contribute to the College’s success and who have a particular interest in developing Further and Higher Education and improving outcomes for learners. We especially welcome applications from women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds and from people with disabilities as these groups are currently under-represented on our Board of Management.

As a member you will be interested in the North and East communities of Glasgow, education, particularly further and higher education in a college context and we would welcome applications from people with Finance experience. There is an estimated time commitment of approximately 12 hours per month which includes the reading of papers. The position is unpaid, however, relevant expenses will be reimbursed.

Further Information / How to apply

If you would like to apply, please complete the online application form providing details of why you are interested in becoming a Member of the Board of Management of the College and the expertise, experience and knowledge you can bring to this role.

Completed applications should be returned by Friday, 10 February 2023.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held w/c 20 February 2023 (date to be finalised).

To assist potential applicants further, we are holding a “Meet the Board” event at our Easterhouse Campus on Wednesday, 1 February 2023 at 5.30pm. This is an informal event where individuals will have the opportunity to speak to some current Board of Management members and discuss what is involved in being a Board Member of Glasgow Kelvin College. There will be light snacks and refreshments available. It would be helpful if you would indicate your interest in attending this session by emailing Linda Ellison, Secretary to the Board of Management at lellison@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk by Friday, 27 January 2023.

If you are interested in finding out more about being a board member, and you are unable to attend the “Meet the Board” event on Wednesday, 1 February 2023, then you may email Linda Ellison, Secretary to the Board of Management at lellison@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk to arrange an informal on-line chat with the Chair, a Board Member and Secretary to the Board of Management.

The above post will be subject to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and as such the successful candidate will be required to make an application for membership under the Scheme

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.

This appointment is overseen by the Glasgow Colleges’ Regional Board (GCRB).