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Appointment of External Governors – Part Time/ Voluntary

Posted: 31st May 2017

Outstanding individuals are being sought to serve on Edinburgh Napier University’s governing body, the University Court.

Lay Court membership represents a unique opportunity to help shape the work of one of Scotland’s most ambitious and progressive universities.

You will have a strong commitment to higher education and will bring significant experience of operating at a senior level in any business or organisation in the private, public or not-for-profit environments. Consideration may also be given to individuals who can demonstrate other experience which is relevant to the University, its vision and values and can demonstrate the capacity to develop the required skills and knowledge once they are in the role.

We are committed to achieving a diverse governing body and endeavour to appoint people who enhance this diversity where possible.  All appointments are made on merit.

These posts are part-time (around 12 working days per annum) voluntary opportunities for a term of up to 4 years.

Further information, including full role description and person specification, is available at: http://staff.napier.ac.uk/courtmember.  To apply please send a full CV and supporting statement outlining your relevant experience and the contribution you would make to the University to:

David Cloy, Assistant University Secretary and Clerk to Court

court@napier.ac.uk

Closing date: 15/6/2017

Interview date: 16/8/2017

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