SRUC Non-Executive Director

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Salary: Non-remunerated role. Some expenses may be reimbursed.

Background

SRUC is a specialist institution focused on the Natural Economy, with pan-Scotland locations and a global reach. Formed in 2012, but built on a history of over 100 years, we are a young institution with a long heritage. We are quite unlike any other institution, with a tertiary education model (from FE to PhD), a world-class research base, knowledge exchange and consultancy services.

SRUC is in the top 5 in the UK for studying animal science and agriculture in the Guardian University rankings and, in 2024, it was awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize - the highest form of national recognition open to educational institutions in the UK - for the second time.

The Role of Non-Executive Director at SRUC

SRUC is seeking to appoint up to five new Non-Executive Directors, including individuals with the required skills to chair our Finance & Estates and Remuneration & Appointments committees. These appointments would carry the responsibilities of a Company Director and Charity Trustee.

Board Members collectively provide high-level strategic oversight and ensure that adequate control and monitoring arrangements exist to support executive management in exercising proper stewardship and working towards agreed strategic objectives.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Applications are particularly welcomed at this time from individuals with skills and experience in the following areas:

• Audit and Risk
• Finance and Accounting (Chair of Finance & Estates Committee)
• Transformational Change and Implementation
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (Chair of Remuneration & Appointments Committee)
• Green skills, aquaculture, veterinary and food experience as these are areas we are moving into
• Commercialisation and business development

Applications are also invited from individuals who can demonstrate experience and skills in the following areas:

• Communication and Marketing
• Cyber Security
• Digital Transformation
• HEI experience

Fees and Terms

Appointments will be made for a period of 3 years with the possibility of extension for a further three years subject to a satisfactory appraisal. This post is non-remunerated. Travel and subsistence expenses are reimbursed.

Time to be committed to SRUC business is expected to be at least 18 days per annum, which includes four Board meetings a year and one strategy session.

Application Process

Further details about these roles and full instruction on how to apply can be found in the Candidate Brief document which is downloadable from the link on the SRUC website job advert. You must read this document fully before applying.

Closing Date: The closing date for all applications is noon on Monday 3rd March 2025.

Interviews: If selected, interviews will be conducted in person in Edinburgh on Tuesday 25th March or Friday 28th March 2025.