Universities Scotland
About Us
University Principals elect a Convener and Vice Convener of Universities Scotland who serve for a two-year period. The Convener chairs both the Universities Scotland Committee and Executive Committee as well as undertaking other responsibilities. The current Convener is Professor Bernard King, Principal of the University of Abertay, Dundee. The Vice Convener is Professor Sir Timothy O'Shea, Principal of the University of Edinburgh.
The work of Universities Scotland is split into six broad policy areas:
- Learning and Teaching
- Research and Commercialisation
- Resources & Administration
- Widening Access and Equal Opportunities
- Internationalisation
- Public Affairs
Universities Scotland work is informed and guided by a series of committees and advisory groups. These committees broadly correlate to the policy areas. All matters of policy are passed through the policy committees and advisory groups to the Executive Committee, which is comprised of the Convener, Vice Convener and Conveners of all standing Committees. The Executive Committee is a smaller, representative group of Principals that advises the full Universities Scotland Committee. All member institutions are represented at the Universities Scotland Main Committee which also meets three/four times per year.
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Universities Scotland is recruiting to two posts
Post 1: Policy Assistant
Salary range £19,104 to £23,240 (Operational 2) Fixed term contract (with possibility of renewal)
We seek to fill a full-time post to support the policy work of the office, initially on a fixed-term contract for up to 12 months (with a possibility of renewal/subsequent permanent appointment). The post holder will provide research and policy support in the areas of learning and teaching, teaching quality, widening participation, equality and diversity and international issues; as well as drafting briefings, correspondence, papers and reports.
Applicants should have at least three Highers (one of which should be English) or equivalent (SCQF level 6) and be numerate. The post, which would also suit graduates, offers the opportunity to develop experience in a policy-making organisation.
A job description, post information and application form for the post are available for downloading. For further information on this post please contact Dr Kirsty Skidmore (kirsty@universities-scotland.ac.uk)
Post 2: Office Administrator
Salary range £19.104 to £23,240) (Operational 2)
We need an organised and enthusiastic administrator to support our work. This full time post, which is available initially on a fixed-term contract for up to 12 months (with the posiibility of renewal/subsequent permanent appointment) will be at the heart of the administrative work of the office. Responsibilities include organising events and meetings (with some Minute-taking); travel management; financial administration; office supplies management (inculding liaising with the IT service provider); reception duties; drafting correspondence and efficient provision of other administrative services as required. The post holder will work alongside an experienced Office Manager who also provides PA support to senior management.
Applicants should have at least three Highers (one of which should be English) or equivalent. Some experience of having worked within a higher or further education environment would be an advantage.
A job description, post information and application form for the post are available for downloading. For further information on this post please contact Jill (jill@universities-scotland.ac.uk)
Completed applications for these posts (one hard copy - we do not accept e-mailed or faxed applications) should be returned to Jill Powlett Brown, Office Manager, Universities Scotland, 53 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PJ by 1000 on Tuesday 10 August 2010. Interviews for both posts are likely to be held in the week beginning Monday 16 August 2010