The Lanarkshire Colleges aim to be Scotland’s leading providers of College education and training, delivering a comprehensive, innovative curriculum that meets the needs of our students and the local economy.

The Region’s ambition is to ensure students are well prepared by providing future-oriented, high-quality learning for careers, life and success, and to support the people, businesses, economy and sustainable development of our communities and Scotland. As society continues to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, the colleges will continue their collaborative approach to working with each other and the Scottish Funding Council (SFC).

We are looking for people with a strong commitment to changing lives and an understanding of the value of education. You will be part of a dynamic and influential board during a period of considerable change and unparalleled opportunity for Lanarkshire and its learners.

The Lanarkshire Regional Board is currently seeking to fill a number of non-executive vacancies before the end of August and scheduled meetings of its committees and the Board in September and October 2023. The Board of Management would particularly welcome applications from individuals with:

• Knowledge and experience of the SME sector
• Knowledge and experience of economic development in a Scottish and UK context, in particular regarding interactions with education, skills, employability and/or labour market issues
• Financial Management Skills (which includes audit and risk management experience)
• Skills and Experience in commissioning and supply chain management
• Knowledge and Experience of HR and/or the law

Applications are also encouraged from groups currently under-represented on Scotland’s public bodies, such as women, disabled people and people aged under 50.

Please note that this is not an exclusive list and we are looking for people who have the ability to contribute to a dynamic board, which deals with a variety of complex and interesting issues and promotes the highest standards of governance.

If appointed to The Lanarkshire Regional Board, you will be provided with appropriate induction and training to fulfil your role as a Board member effectively.

Time Commitment

Board Members are expected to join a committee and to attend meetings of the Board.

The committees and Board meet quarterly with meetings usually lasting 2-3 hours. Members are required to plan in time to read the papers and prepare for meetings.

Throughout the year, there may be additional meetings of the committees and Board out with the schedule.

Remuneration

Board Members do not receive a salary, but reasonable incidental expenses will be reimbursed.

Appointment details

Appointments to the Board of Management will come into effect from the date of approval of the appointment from the Minister for Higher Education and Further Education, Youth Employment and Training. We anticipate that this will be confirmed by the end of August at the latest.

The appointment will be for a period up to 4 years, with the possibility of re-appointment subject to evidence of effective performance and to satisfying the requirements of the person specification for the role at the time of re-appointment.

Location

Meetings of the Board will normally be held at one of the Lanarkshire colleges campuses: Motherwell, Coatbridge and Cumbernauld.