Universities Scotland
Members
University of Aberdeen
Principal: Professor Ian Diamond
Website: www.abdn.ac.uk
01224 272000
Address: Regent Walk, Aberdeen AB24 3FX
University of Abertay
Principal: Professor Bernard King
Website: www.abertay.ac.uk
Tel: 01382 308000
Address: Bell Street, Dundee DD1 1HG
University of Dundee
Principal: Professor Pete Downes
Website: www.dundee.ac.uk
Tel: 01382 383 000
Address: Perth Road, Dundee DD1 4HN
University of Edinburgh
Principal: Professor Sir Timothy O’Shea
Website: www.ed.ac.uk
Tel: 0131 650 1000
Address: Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL
Edinburgh College of Art
Principal: Professor Ian Howard
Website: www.eca.ac.uk
Tel: 0131 221 6000
Address: Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9DF
Edinburgh Napier University
Principal: Professor Dame Joan K Stringer CBE
Website: www.napier.ac.uk
Tel: 0131 444 2266
Address: Craiglockhart Campus, Edinburgh EH14 1DJ
University of Glasgow
Principal: Professor Anton Muscatelli
Website: www.gla.ac.uk
Tel: 0141 330 2000
Address: Glasgow G12 8QQ
Glasgow Caledonian University
Principal: Professor Pamela Gillies
Website: www.gcal.ac.uk
Tel: 0141 331 3000
Address: 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 0BA
Glasgow School of Art
Director: Professor Seona Reid
Website: www.gsa.ac.uk
Tel: 0141 353 4500
Address: 167 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G3 6RQ
Heriot Watt University
Principal: Professor Steve Chapman
Website: www.hw.ac.uk
Tel: 0131 449 5111
Address: Riccarton, Edinburgh EH14 4AS
Open University in Scotland
Director: DR James Miller
Website: www.open.ac.uk
Tel: 0131 226 3851
Address: 10 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 7QJ
Queen Margaret University
Principal: Professor Petra Wend
Website: www.qmu.ac.uk
Tel: 0131 474 0000
Address: Edinburgh EH21 6UU
Robert Gordon University
Acting Principal: Professor John Harper
Website: www.rgu.ac.uk
Tel: 01224 262000
Address: Schoolhill, Aberdeen AB10 1FR
Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama
Principal: Professor John Wallace
Website: www.rsamd.ac.uk
Tel: 0141 332 4101
Address: 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3DB
Scottish Agricultural College (SAC)
Principal: Professor Bill McKelvey
Website: www.sac.ac.uk
Tel: 0131 535 4000
Address: King’s Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG
University of St Andrews
Principal: Dr Louise Richardson
Website: www.st-andrews.ac.uk
Tel: 01334 476161
Address: St Andrews, Fife KY16 9AJ
University of Stirling
Principal: Professor Gerry McCormac
Website: www.stir.ac.uk
Tel: 01786 473 171
Address: Stirling FK9 4LA
University of Strathclyde
Principal: Professor Jim McDonald
Website: www.strath.ac.uk
Tel: 0141 552 4400
Address: Glasgow G1 1XQ
UHI Millennium Institute
Principal: Mr James Fraser
Website: www.uhi.ac.uk
Tel: 01463 279 000
Address: Executive Office, Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5SQ
University of the West of Scotland
Principal: Professor Seamus McDaid
Website: www.uws.ac.uk
Tel: 0141 848 3000
Address: High Street, Paisley PA1 2BE
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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