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Background

ICAS is seeking to appoint a CA to join its Members Board representing the Highlands Area.

Members Board reports directly to the ICAS Council and the Chair of the Board attends Council and the ICAS Oversight Board to update on the outputs of the Board.

The positions on Members Board are not remunerated but all reasonably incurred travel and accommodation expenses in relation to the role will be met. Appointments will be for an initial term of up to three years, which may be extended for a further three-year period provided that the Member still meets the criteria.

ICAS places equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do. We’re committed to building a diverse membership and workforce that is beneficial for all, ensuring our Members develop to their full potential becoming the inclusive leaders of tomorrow and enabling our communities to learn, grow and advance together.

To ensure the composition of the Board reflects the diversity of the changing membership demographics we are looking for members from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We actively want to seek out diversity of thought and skills, as well as visible differences and lived experience. More information on ICAS’ approach to equality, diversity & inclusion can be found here.

The appointment will take effect as soon as possible, but ideally by April 2023.

Duties of Members Board

The duties of Members Board are set out in ICAS’ General Regulations as follows:

• To monitor delivery of the strategy, such as is relevant to the work of the Members Board
• To provide advice on any matters affecting its interests

Members Board performs a strategic role in considering all aspects of the way ICAS engages with its Members. The Board is closely engaged with the development and delivery of the Members’ strategy, and the Area Networks, and has aligned to the ICAS Strategy 2030 plan, which includes the following areas of focus for 2023:

• Student Experience: Launch the new Student Experience in September 2023
• Brand 2023: The new brand blueprint (Vision, Purpose, Values, EVP, CVP and strategic themes) and visual identity
• CA 2024: The decision gateway to launch the new syllabus in Spring 2024 and the future of learning

Additional focus areas may be added as a result of discussions at the Board.

Appointment to Members Board

The role gives Members the opportunity to:

• make a positive contribution to the work of ICAS
• help shape the ICAS member engagement and communications strategy
• network with other CAs from across a variety of sectors and backgrounds
• gain experience of being part of an influential ICAS Board
• identify and seek to understand different membership experiences and outcomes

Members appointed to join the Board will be required to:

• provide constructive challenge to the ICAS staff
• become a Members Board Champion for one of the four priority areas and actively support ICAS staff to implement the workstream delivery plan for that priority area
• have ongoing contact with relevant ICAS staff between meetings (as appropriate)
• attend key ICAS member events (as appropriate)
• support and promote the new ICAS EDI strategy
• support in communicating key ICAS initiatives to their network

The qualities expected of Board Members are:

• ability to inspire confidence in other Members and stakeholders
• understanding of the issues facing Members
• demonstratable commitment to creating equality, celebrating diversity and building an inclusive profession
• understanding of the impact of demographic factors on members and the wider profession, including EDI factors and the social and economic barriers which impact entry to the profession
• role model and strategic thinker
• demonstrate inclusive leadership and challenge exclusive behaviour
• upheld the ICAS Ethics Oath
• commitment to ICAS
• capable of building and maintaining relationships, diplomatic and personable
• effective communicator
• capacity and the flexibility to commit to the requirements of the role

Time Commitment

Board Members are required to attend three meetings a year of Members Board. Each meeting is scheduled well in advance with the annual cycle of meetings agreed each December for the year ahead.

• 3 meetings per year (meetings scheduled to last 3 hours approx.), split as required between in-person and virtual meetings. For in-person meetings Board members may be asked to travel to Edinburgh
• Preparation for each meeting (Board packs are issued one week ahead of the meeting)
• Working with relevant ICAS staff to support the delivery plan for one of the four Members Board priority workstreams

Application Process

All applications with an accompanying CV and letter of interest should be sent to Nicola MacLean, Head of Member Engagement: nmaclean@icas.com

Closing date is noon on Friday 10 March 2023. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence, and it is expected that interviews will be held during March, for the role to take effect from April 2023. Interviews will be held virtually with Michael Kay CA, Chair of Members Board and Sarah Speirs, ICAS Executive Director of Member Engagement.

Anyone requiring further information should contact Nicola MacLean, Head of Member Engagement: nmaclean@icas.com

We have one vacancy for an ICAS CA member to chair the Highlands Area Network Committee.

The Highland Area Network Committee works with ICAS Members’ Board to help increase member engagement within the Highlands area. The Highlands Area Network Committee connects with ICAS members and students and encourages them to engage with ICAS. There is a particular focus on building relationships with ICAS students and newly qualified members and establishing lifelong engagement with ICAS. The committee also helps communicate key ICAS initiatives to Highlands-based members and provides feedback to ICAS Members’ Board from local members and students.

The committee meets a minimum of three times per year. Time commitment per year is three hours per meeting, plus reading time.  In addition, the chair would attend two Area Network Chairs’ forums per year (1.5 hours per meeting).

Read more about the work of the Highlands Area Network and its members.

The candidate

We are looking for applicants who:

• Have an interest in ‘giving back’ to ICAS and the CA profession.
• Have a commitment to and enthusiasm for growing and supporting the network of CAs in the Highlands area.
• Are inclusive, innovative and could bring a fresh perspective.
• Are able to confidently chair a meeting of eight CA members.
• Can take accountability and have strong leadership skills.

To ensure the composition of the committee reflects the diversity of the changing membership demographics we are looking for members from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse people and other minority groups.

The role

As the chair of the Highland Area Network Committee of eight CA members, the successful candidate will:

• Confidently chair a meeting of eight CA members.
• Share experience, knowledge, good practice and insights.
• Help identify priorities for the committee.
• Gain a better understanding of the different perspectives of  ICAS members and be able to provide feedback from your local area.
• Attend local ICAS events and promote and publicise ICAS initiatives and events to members and students through your own channels.
• Play an active role in shaping the future of both ICAS and the CA profession.

This position is voluntary and not remunerated. Reasonable travel expenses will be paid for any in-person meetings.

How to apply

To apply please send your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you would like to apply and your suitability for the role to Nicola MacLean, Head of Engagement, at nmaclean@icas.com by noon on Tuesday 27 June 2023.

Anyone requiring further information about the role should contact Nicola MacLean.

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Role Title: Scotland East Area Network Chair

1.Purpose of the Area Networks

The role of the Area Network is to work with Members Board to deliver the member engagement strategy within the geography of the network. Area Networks have a remit to:

• Connect with all Members and Students and encourage them to engage with ICAS (with a focus on building relationships with younger Members and establishing a lifelong engagement).
• Support in communicating key ICAS initiatives to the network
• Provide feedback to ICAS Members Board from Members and Students
• Help to identify suitable Members for positions on ICAS committees (in particular ICAS Council).

ICAS places equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do. We’re committed to building a diverse membership and workforce that is beneficial for all, ensuring our Members develop to their full potential becoming the inclusive leaders of tomorrow and enabling our communities to learn, grow and advance together.

To ensure the composition of the committee reflects the diversity of the changing membership demographics we are looking for Members from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We actively want to seek out diversity of thought and skills, as well as visible differences and lived experience. More information on ICAS’ approach to equality, diversity & inclusion can be found here.

2.Scope of the role of Chair

Area Network Chairs will provide a link between ICAS and Members and Students, enabling their local committee to increase member and student satisfaction/engagement.

Main Responsibilities

• Work with Members Board to deliver the member engagement strategy within the geography of the network. Lead and direct Area Network contact between local ICAS Members and Students
• Publicise ICAS events to Members and Students
• Act as an ambassador for ICAS initiatives
• Chair the Area Network committee meetings (minimum three times a year) to offer feedback and share ideas
• Attend Area Network Chairs Forum (hosted by Chair of Members Board), twice per year
• Engage in ICAS Social Media channels
• Ensure mandatory positions within the Network are filled with suitable candidates, whilst planning ahead for succession (deputy chair, secretary, Members Board lead)
• Identify suitable candidates within the geography of the Area Network to join the Area Network committee and other ICAS boards/panels

3.Performance Measures

• Attendance at Area Network committee meetings
• Attendance and contribution to the Area Network Chairs Forum (and Members Board if applicable)
• Act as a conduit between local Members and ICAS. Gathering feedback on current and future issues, raising challenges and sharing ideas with ICAS, and then in turn, relaying the ICAS responses/resolutions back to Members.
• The Chair is to attend and support ICAS events. The events programme and budget is managed in its entirety by the ICAS Events Team, providing a mix of in-person and virtual events. The committees will be invited to provide insight on 2023 plans and can get involved by sharing views, ideas, and speaker suggestions for the ICAS Events Plan and other ICAS Campaigns.
• Help to identify suitable Members for positions on ICAS committees (in particular ICAS Council). We would also encourage all committee members to nominate, attend and vote at the AGM and Council Elections (in-person or virtually).

4.Time Commitments

• Chair 3 Area Network committee meetings per year (1.5 hours per meeting)
• Attend 2 Area Network Chairs Forums per year (1.5 hours per meeting)
• Promote ICAS initiatives and publicising events to Members and Students through your own channels
• Attend local ICAS events
• Social Media engagement

5.Benefits

• Influence the direction of the programme in the local area
• Expanding your network - connect with senior and leading CAs
• Developing your leadership and influencing skills
• Play an active role in shaping the future of both ICAS and the CA profession

Expand your network

Whether it’s through co-hosting and attending events, or simply leading the Area Network committee, you’ll meet new and interesting people from a variety of backgrounds, areas of expertise and walks of life. Some may be specialists in their fields with long-established contacts, others may be young CAs in the process of building their own connections, allowing your network to branch out in directions you might not previously have considered.

Develop your expertise

Leading one of our Networks is a great way to develop your expertise and employ it in new areas without having to change jobs. The challenges and experiences inherent to getting involved with organisations and sectors beyond the sphere of your regular day-to-day business will serve to broaden and bolster your overall base of expertise.

Shape and understand the CA profession

Being an Area Network Chair, allows you to be actively involved in a broad range of matters that affect the CA profession. You’ll gain a better understanding of the different perspectives of your fellow Members and be able to provide feedback from your local area.

6. Application Process

• Applicants should send a CV and accompanying letter of interest to Nicola MacLean, Head of Engagement: nmaclean@icas.com
• Closing date is noon on Friday 10 March 2023.
• All applications will be screened by the Chair of Members Board and ICAS Executive Director of Member Engagement & Communications to create a shortlist for interview (unless there is only one applicant, they deem is suitable for the role)
• All shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a panel of at least two
• All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence, and it is expected that interviews will be held during March, for the role to take effect as soon as possible
• Following that, the application and biography of the successful candidate will be put forward to the Nominations Committee and finally Council for sign off
• Anyone requiring further information should contact Nicola MacLean, Head of Engagement: nmaclean@icas.com

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Role Title: London Area Network Chair

1.Purpose of the Area Networks

The role of the Area Network is to work with Members Board to deliver the member engagement strategy within the geography of the network. Area Networks have a remit to:

• Connect with all Members and Students and encourage them to engage with ICAS (with a focus on building relationships with younger Members and establishing a lifelong engagement).
• Support in communicating key ICAS initiatives to the network
• Provide feedback to ICAS Members Board from Members and Students
• Help to identify suitable Members for positions on ICAS committees (in particular ICAS Council).

ICAS places equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do. We’re committed to building a diverse membership and workforce that is beneficial for all, ensuring our Members develop to their full potential becoming the inclusive leaders of tomorrow and enabling our communities to learn, grow and advance together.

To ensure the composition of the committee reflects the diversity of the changing membership demographics we are looking for Members from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We actively want to seek out diversity of thought and skills, as well as visible differences and lived experience. More information on ICAS’ approach to equality, diversity & inclusion can be found here.

2.Scope of the role of Chair

Area Network Chairs will provide a link between ICAS and Members and Students, enabling their local committee to increase member and student satisfaction/engagement.

Main Responsibilities

• Work with Members Board to deliver the member engagement strategy within the geography of the network. Lead and direct Area Network contact between local ICAS Members and Students
• Publicise ICAS events to Members and Students
• Act as an ambassador for ICAS initiatives
• Chair the Area Network committee meetings (minimum three times a year) to offer feedback and share ideas
• Attend Area Network Chairs Forum (hosted by Chair of Members Board), twice per year
• Engage in ICAS Social Media channels
• Ensure mandatory positions within the Network are filled with suitable candidates, whilst planning ahead for succession (deputy chair, secretary, Members Board lead)
• Identify suitable candidates within the geography of the Area Network to join the Area Network committee and other ICAS boards/panels

3.Performance Measures

• Attendance at Area Network committee meetings
• Attendance and contribution to the Area Network Chairs Forum (and Members Board if applicable)
• Act as a conduit between local Members and ICAS. Gathering feedback on current and future issues, raising challenges and sharing ideas with ICAS, and then in turn, relaying the ICAS responses/resolutions back to Members.
• The Chair is to attend and support ICAS events. The events programme and budget is managed in its entirety by the ICAS Events Team, providing a mix of in-person and virtual events. The committees will be invited to provide insight on 2023 plans and can get involved by sharing views, ideas, and speaker suggestions for the ICAS Events Plan and other ICAS Campaigns.
• Help to identify suitable Members for positions on ICAS committees (in particular ICAS Council). We would also encourage all committee members to nominate, attend and vote at the AGM and Council Elections (in-person or virtually).

4.Time Commitments

• Chair 3 Area Network committee meetings per year (1.5 hours per meeting)
• Attend 2 Area Network Chairs Forums per year (1.5 hours per meeting)
• Promote ICAS initiatives and publicising events to Members and Students through your own channels
• Attend local ICAS events
• Social Media engagement

5.Benefits

• Influence the direction of the programme in the local area
• Expanding your network - connect with senior and leading CAs
• Developing your leadership and influencing skills
• Play an active role in shaping the future of both ICAS and the CA profession

Expand your network

Whether it’s through co-hosting and attending events, or simply leading the Area Network committee, you’ll meet new and interesting people from a variety of backgrounds, areas of expertise and walks of life. Some may be specialists in their fields with long-established contacts, others may be young CAs in the process of building their own connections, allowing your network to branch out in directions you might not previously have considered.

Develop your expertise

Leading one of our Networks is a great way to develop your expertise and employ it in new areas without having to change jobs. The challenges and experiences inherent to getting involved with organisations and sectors beyond the sphere of your regular day-to-day business will serve to broaden and bolster your overall base of expertise.

Shape and understand the CA profession

Being an Area Network Chair, allows you to be actively involved in a broad range of matters that affect the CA profession. You’ll gain a better understanding of the different perspectives of your fellow Members and be able to provide feedback from your local area.

6. Application Process

• Applicants should send a CV and accompanying letter of interest to Nicola MacLean, Head of Engagement: nmaclean@icas.com
• Closing date is noon on Friday 10 March 2023.
• All applications will be screened by the Chair of Members Board and ICAS Executive Director of Member Engagement & Communications to create a shortlist for interview (unless there is only one applicant, they deem is suitable for the role)
• All shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a panel of at least two
• All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence, and it is expected that interviews will be held during March, for the role to take effect as soon as possible
• Following that, the application and biography of the successful candidate will be put forward to the Nominations Committee and finally Council for sign off
• Anyone requiring further information should contact Nicola MacLean, Head of Engagement: nmaclean@icas.com

The ICAS Pensions Panel is seeking new members with pensions expertise across a variety of roles.

About the vacancies

The Panel welcomes applications from ICAS Members who work within the pensions industry, have responsibility for company pensions from an employer perspective, or who provide advice to employers and pension schemes on pension matters.

Currently we are particularly seeking applications from:

• Professional pension trustees
• Finance directors working in any sector of the economy
• Pension scheme auditors or other advisers
• Professionals working in the industry with Defined Benefit and/or Defined Contribution expertise.

However, if you are a pensions professional in another role (or are a member of another relevant professional body) with an interest in joining the Panel, we would still like to hear from you.

About the ICAS Pensions Panel

The ICAS Pensions Panel represents ICAS on matters impacting on pension provision and the pensions industry, in relation to:

• Public policy
• Law, regulation and governance
• Corporate and financial reporting
• Auditing and assurance

The Panel publishes articles and guidance on accountancy and audit-related matters for ICAS Members who are involved with pensions in a variety of roles. The work of the Panel also endeavors to support ICAS’ wider strategic goals.

Information about the current membership of the Panel is available here and further information about the Panel’s work is available here, via the dedicated pensions area on icas.com.

Time commitment involved

The Panel meets formally three times a year through a combination of virtual, hybrid and in person meetings held at CA House.

In between meetings, the commitment from Panel members is as much as they feel they can give to the Panel’s ongoing activities. Membership of the Panel is a great opportunity for personal development and to work with other ICAS Members and professionals from across the UK. You will have the opportunity to influence sector developments and support the ICAS Members who are involved with pensions.

How to apply

In the first instance, a short CV should be submitted to Christine Scott, Head of Charities and Reporting at ICAS, via connect@icas.com by 5pm GMT on 3 March 2023.

If you would like to discuss joining the Panel in more detail before applying, please email Christine at the above address.

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• Employer: RedSTART Educate
• Contact: Claire Fraser-Lim, Education Engagement Manager
• Location: Bristol, London, the northeast of England, Scotland, & Suffolk
• Closing date for applications: Ongoing

About the Employer

RedSTART Educate is a charity delivering pioneering financial education to primary school children in England and Scotland.

The charity delivers face to face workshops and activities using game play to help children understand a range of vital financial concepts such as: risk and reward, rewards from working hard, interest and saving, using a bank and financial scams.

RedSTART is partnering with schools in locations across England and Scotland to improve social mobility through an approach which is:

• Targeted towards disadvantaged cohorts of children in each year of their primary education
• Impactful through making a real difference to financial outcomes and the wellbeing of the children when they reach adulthood, their families and communities
• Measurable by demonstrating the long-term, quantifiable benefits of financial education to policymakers

RedSTART sees the same children from Reception to Year 6 (in England) or Primary 1 to Primary 7 (in Scotland) and provides accredited resources to each primary year group.

About the Vacancy

RedSTART has vacancies for lead facilitators and support facilitators to deliver financial education workshops as part of a team. Training will be provided and there is scope for support facilitators to progress to become lead facilitators.

Support Facilitator: minimal training, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, or a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Disclosure check required depending on legal jurisdiction, & online safeguarding course (30 minutes).

Lead Facilitator- all the above and additional two hour in person training course, observation and co-leading a minimum of two workshops before becoming ‘accredited’.

There are vacancies in the following locations:

• Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders
• London
• Northeast of England (Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland)
• Southwest of England (Bath, Bristol, Weston-super-Mare)
• Suffolk (Lowestoft, Ipswich, Norwich)

Training is expected to take begin in September continuing throughout the academic year with the delivery of workshops to take place in November and beyond.

Time commitment

For lead volunteers, RedSTART is seeking a minimum four half days per year for three years during term time.

For support volunteers, RedSTART is seeking a minimum one half day per year for three years during term time.

*This is in addition to the training required for each facilitator role as listed above

How to apply or find out more

Please contact Claire Fraser-Lim by email (Claire.Fraser-Lim@redstarteducate.org) for more information or to volunteer.

• Employer: Human Rights Consortium Scotland
• Contact: Mhairi Snowden, 07484192100
• Location: Home-based
• Deadline: 07/06/2023
• Apply now

About the Employer

The Human Rights Consortium Scotland is the civil society network to defend and promote human rights in Scotland.

The Consortium is at an exciting point in its development, sharply increasing in activity, reputation and impact.

Human rights in Scotland and the UK are also at an important point, with increased interest and understanding of human rights, whilst many live without realisation of their rights on a daily basis.  There are both threats to human rights legal protections, and opportunities to make human rights law in Scotland stronger and more effective.

We therefore want to increase and strengthen the Consortiumâ's Board to respond to, and navigate, the challenges and opportunities that we face.

About the Vacancy

The Consortium has external support for preparing management and annual accounts – the Treasurer has an oversight role in preparing financial reports for the Board to consider at its meetings four times per year.

Therefore, we are looking for someone who loves spreadsheets!  And has a good understanding of what is required for excellent financial management.

More than anything, we are looking for a thoughtful, positive and enthusiastic person who is committed to human rights, and to the Consortium thriving and fulfilling its purpose to the full.

Main roles and responsibilities of all Board members

Strategy
. Ensure our activities deliver our stated charitable purpose.
. Ensure we have a clear and sustainable vision and strategy
. Ensure our activities keep to our values and constitution, and work towards our strategic outcomes

Regulation, compliance and risk
. Ensure we meet our regulatory and legal requirements.
. Ensure we manage risks to the organisation through effective and proportionate risk management and regular discussion.

Financial
. Ensure we have good financial and management controls in place.
. Approve our annual budget and accounts, helping to plan for the future.
Accountability
. Act in the interest of Human Rights Consortium Scotland with due care and diligence.
. Hold the senior management of Human Rights Consortium Scotland to account for the organisations' performance, supporting and guiding as appropriate.

We strongly welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds and identities.

We will provide any particular types of support that Board members might need, such as BSL, transcription, pre-meeting conversations about the papers etc.

Time commitment

Board meetings take place around 4 times a year, they generally last around 2 hours.

Most of these meetings are online, but around once per year we will also have an in-person meeting.

However, at the in-person meetings, the option to join online will always be available for those who prefer this.

How to Apply

Please complete our application form in Word if you would like to join our Board (https://hrcscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/HRCS-Board-application-form.docx)

If this is not accessible to you in any way, please email info@hrcscotland.org to discuss alternative formats.

Please send a personal statement alongside the form. To give you an idea, this statement should be around 200-500 words long and be about why you are applying to be on the Board and the skills and expertise that you would bring. You can send this in writing to the email address below, by BSL video or by audio. Email us if it would be helpful to send this by WhatsApp.

Please do not include a separate CV, as we will not use it when considering applications. Please email completed applications to info@hrcscotland.org or post to Human Rights Consortium Scotland, 66 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 1EL. Please mark them PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL .

• Employer: George Wyllie Foundation
• Contact: Robert Robertson (Chair George Wyllie Foundation), 0131 228 8574, robertbrobertson@btinternet.com
• Location: Greenock
• Closing date for applications: 30/06/2023
• Apply now

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About the employer

The George Wyllie Foundation, a Scottish Charity, Charity No. SCO49369, was founded by his family and friends to create and operate the Wyllieum as part of the new Greenock Ocean Terminal, as a home for the Art & Ideas of George Wyllie (1921-2012) one of Scotland's most beloved artists famed for, amongst other works, the Straw Locomotive suspended from the Finnieston Crane & the Paper Boat.  George Wyllie lived in Gourock and worked in Greenock, hence the location of the Wyllieum.  It is central to the Vision of the Wyllieum that it becomes and remains an integral part of the Cultural life of Inverclyde.
The design, creation and fit out of the building has been made possible from very generous grants from various Charitable Trusts and the Foundation also benefits from the interaction of the Head Lease from Inverclyde Council, the proprietor of the building and the Sub-Lease to Buzzworks (Scott's Restaurant).

About the vacancy

To be Treasurer as a Trustee of a new and exciting venture concerned in the display and interpretation of George Wyllie's art & ideas and placing these in context.  
To oversee the Finance, authorise payments and liaison with the appointed Book Keepers prepare Management Account for the Board and to guide the Director and the Board in Finance.
Book Keeping and Accounting have been outsourced to a Gourock based firm of Chartered Accountants so the Treasurer will not have to concern themself with day-to-day administration.  
The role would suit someone with an interest in the arts and a desire to aid a part of Scotland that suffers from economic deprivation.

Time commitment

Currently, the Board Meets Monthly but it is envisaged that this will become a Quarterly arrangement. Time 3 to 4 hours per month plus Board Meetings.

Apply

Post:
Robert Robertson
22 Rutland Square
Edinburgh EH1 2BB

Email: robertbrobertson@btinternet.com

• Employer: The James Hutton Institute
• Contact: Donogh O'Brien, 0141 212 7555
• Location: Scotland
• Closing date for applications: 05/07/2023
• Apply now

About the Employer

The James Hutton Institute is an independent research organisation conducting science on lands, crops and natural resources. The products of our research benefits current and future generations in Scotland and beyond.

We use science to understand our world better and to provide solutions to the climate and nature crises. We innovate, we invent, we discover, we model, we predict, we test, we verify, we provoke, we reassure, we advise, we challenge, we motivate, educate and inspire. We use our accumulated knowledge, resources and the skills, talents, experience of our people to understand and enlighten the choices that governments, society and individuals need to make in relation to land use and natural resources for a better world for future generations. We work in the lab, field, farm in natural ecosystems and with communities on the soil, water, vegetation, crops, nature, people and society.

We work with partners in over 55 different countries worldwide. Our approach is to take our expertise, skills and knowledge from Scotland to other parts of the world, and to learn and bring international expertise, knowledge and skills back to Scotland.

About the Vacancy

The JHI Board currently comprises thirteen Non-Executive Directors and due to some long-serving Board members retiring we now wish to appoint at least 4 new members to our Board by September 2023. The Institute is committed to an inclusive and diverse representation on the board. We have maintained a 50:50 gender balanced board since 2017 and we are seeking to consolidate and expand our board's inclusiveness. Our first female Chair in Susan Davies takes over from Ian Gambles starting in September 2023. As an Institute focused on the needs of future generations, we are keen to encourage applications from those who are in the early years of their career to further increase our diversity of thought and experience.

The main purpose of the role of the Non-Executive Director is to participate fully in the activities of the Board and Sub-Committees to ensure that the organisation meets its commitments to stakeholders.

The Institute would be keen to receive applications from candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

.Knowledge of the UK research and innovation landscape
.Science, policy or practice background relevant to the Institute mission
.Knowledge of and/or commercial experience within the agricultural sector
.Knowledge of Environmental, Sustainability and Governance aspects of leading an organisation
.Qualified Chartered Accountant

Time commitment

Ranges from 8 to 12 days per annum, including committee work.

Expressions of interest

Further information on the Institute and a recruitment pack can be found at www.aspenpeople.co.uk/JHI

For a confidential discussion contact Donogh O'Brien, Lauren Crichton or Gillian Blackadder on 0141 212 7555.