Abertay University is a modern, pioneering, and ambitious university with around 4,000 students. We have a strong and evolutionary tradition of preparing students for the industries and jobs of the modern world. Abertay has made its mark with high-quality, well-directed teaching and research which, in turn, provides a stimulating and enriching experience for our students.

Abertay University is seeking to recruit two new independent Court members who can contribute to the work of the Court over the next three years. The person specifications are set out in the Applicant Information Pack. Abertay University are looking for new members to complement the existing membership and bring diversity of thinking and skills to Court, particularly as they seek to implement our new strategies.

In order to obtain an appropriate balance of skills among Court Members, having a legal and/or financial background would be particularly advantageous at this time.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 on Wednesday 14 August 2024.

To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with completed covering letter setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the required criteria to governance@abertay.ac.uk

The Governance & Nominations Committee will review applications and shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview on Tuesday 3 September 2024.

For further details, the Applicant Information Pack is available on the website: https://www.abertay.ac.uk/about/the-university/governance-and-management/university-court/recruitment-of-independent-court-member/.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Caroline Summers (Vice-Principal (Strategy & Governance) and University Secretary) by emailing c.summers@abertay.ac.uk.