Address
Salary Overview:
Appointment of Members to the Scottish Funding Council Board
The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) is a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) responsible to Scottish Ministers. The Scottish Government’s priorities for SFC and the national outcomes it contributes to are set out in an annual letter of guidance. Our strategies are set within the context of Scotland’s National Performance Framework (NPF), Scotland’s National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET) and the Scottish Government’s objectives for tertiary education, skills, research and innovation.
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.
Remuneration and time commitment
The position is renumerated at £359.65 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 £12,947.40 per financial year.
Remuneration is non-pensionable and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Members will be expected to devote three days per month each, of no less than 7.5 hours required.
Skills/Experience Required:
Applicants must also provide evidence of the following essential criteria:
Full details can be found in the person specification in the application pack.
Please follow these instructions to apply for the Member roles.
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 on 0300 244 1898 or email at PA_Applications_Mailbox@gov.scot.
Further Information
This appointment is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner
Appointment of Members to the Scottish Funding Council Board
The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) is a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) responsible to Scottish Ministers. The Scottish Government’s priorities for SFC and the national outcomes it contributes to are set out in an annual letter of guidance. Our strategies are set within the context of Scotland’s National Performance Framework (NPF), Scotland’s National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET) and the Scottish Government’s objectives for tertiary education, skills, research and innovation.
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.
More information about the Scottish Funding Council can be found here.
Remuneration and time commitment
The position is renumerated at £359.65 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 £12,947.40 per financial year.
Remuneration is non-pensionable and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Members will be expected to devote three days per month each, of no less than 7.5 hours required.
Skills/Experience Required:
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 criterion:
- Knowledge and experience of the role of lifelong education and skills development and its impact on the economy and society
- Experience of managing organisational change and transformation.
- Knowledge and experience of high-level financial stewardship in relation to organisations of scale and complexity.
- Knowledge, experience and understanding of the research and innovation eco system
- Experience of delivering a regulatory function within the public or private sector
Applicants must also provide evidence of the following essential criteria:
- Leadership through working collaboratively with influence
- Managing Performance
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Full details can be found in the person specification in the application pack.
Please follow these instructions to apply for the Member roles.
- Download the applicants pack
Scottish Funding Council - Members - Applicant Information Pack - Click on the blue button at the top right hand of this advert that says ‘apply for this job online’.
- Download and complete this application form (word document)
Scottish Funding Council - Members - Application Form - Return the completed application form to: PA_Applications_Mailbox@gov.scotby 17:00 on Wednesday 10 April 2024.
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 on 0300 244 1898 or email at PA_Applications_Mailbox@gov.scot.
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)
This appointment is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner
