Independent Council Members 2021
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CONTENTS
Welcome 5
Introduction 6
UWTSD Timeline 8
Our Students 12
Our People 14
Strategic Developments 17
Financial Position 17
UWTSD at a Glance 18
Student Profile 19
Governance 20
Role Description and Person Specification 21
How to Apply 23 Where The Venerable Randolph Thomas Chair of Council Higher Education Began in
Wales Professor Medwin Hughes DL Vice-Chancellor
4 WELCOME
The University of Wales Trinity Saint economic needs of the day. We work with our communities at grassroots levels to provide David (UWTSD) is a dynamic civic transformational opportunities, building their institution which places the wellbeing capacity, resilience and creating opportunities to of our nation and its citizens at the reinforce their sense of place and distinctiveness. heart of our activities. Through Our bilingual curriculum has been designed to ensure the UWTSD Group, which includes that our students are given the opportunity to develop Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion the graduate attributes required to take their place in a technologically enabled workplace. Our strength has as constituent colleges, we have always been the professional care and commitment established a new system of education. given to our students in developing their intellectual In creating a dual sector institution to and professional skills. Building their resilience and workplace skills, in partnership with employers, is our provide a continuum of further and priority in order to ensure that our students can respond higher education, we have transformed to the societal and technological disruption which is our delivery by providing progression taking place all around them – now and in the future. routes from entry level to doctoral We are delighted to offer the opportunity for exceptional studies. individuals who demonstrate commitment and passion for higher education to join our Council or the Council of the UWTSD has positioned itself as a catalyst for economic, University of Wales, as Independent Members. The Council social and cultural growth in the region. The University is the governing body of the University and is responsible is renowned for its applied learning, strong academic for approving the strategic plans for the University and disciplines underpinned by innovation, enterprise, for governing and regulating its finances, accounts, creativity, knowledge transfer and sustainability. The investments, property, business and affairs. focus is upon impact to deliver upon to national and regional priorities and to play our part in tackling Independent Council Members play a key role in the society’s most pressing challenges. work of the University and have the opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of our students, We are committed to delivering a civic mission that staff and partners as well as to the wellbeing of our empowers and transforms the lives of those we serve. Our wider communities. campuses act as strategic economic, cultural and social hubs facilitating the delivery of our civic mission. Over the past two centuries we have evolved, transforming our academic offer in order to respond to the social and
The Venerable Randolph Thomas Professor Medwin Hughes DL Chair of Council Vice-Chancellor
5 INTRODUCTION
Policy context Wales’ diverse higher education Universities Wales is a National Council of Universities UK (UUK) providing support for members to promote a sector comprises eight universities successful and diverse higher education sector and inform as well as the Open University in and influence the future agenda for the UK university Wales. Legislative powers for sector, support universities in their primary aims of educating students, carrying out research and innovation, education in Wales are devolved and strengthening civic society. to Senedd Cymru, the Welsh Parliament. The Welsh Government’s Welsh Higher Education Brussels (WHEB) promotes Department for Education and Skills the interests of Welsh universities in Europe. is responsible for higher education The UK Higher Education International Unit supports in Wales. Universities also work the development and sustainability of the UK higher education sector’s influence and competitiveness in closely with the Welsh Government’s the global environment. Department for Business and Economy on delivering impact and opportunities for economic growth.
The Welsh Government is responsible for the research and innovation infrastructure in Wales through the work of its Science and Technology division.
The Higher Education Council for Wales (HEFCW) is the regulatory body operating between Welsh Government and higher education providers.
Research Council funding remains a ‘reserved’ matter for the UK Government and The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy holds has oversight of UK science policy, UK Research Councils and the Technology Strategy Board. The Wales Office is the principal entity within the UK Government with responsibility for Welsh Birmingham Aberystwyth affairs, overseen by the Secretary of State Aberteifi Cardigan for Wales. The Welsh Affairs Committee Llambed Lampeter is one of the departmental select committees of the House of Commons. Caerfyrddin Rhydaman Carmarthen It is tasked with examining matters Ammanford Llanelli within the responsibilities of the Llundain Caerdydd London Abertawe Cardiff Secretary of State for Wales (including Swansea relations with the Senedd).
6 The UWTSD Group The University of Wales Trinity Saint The University of Wales Trinity Saint David was formed on 18 November 2010 through the merger of the University of David is part of the UWTSD Group, a Wales Lampeter and Trinity University College Carmarthen, confederation of several institutions, under Lampeter’s Royal Charter of 1828. On the 1 August which includes Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg 2013, Swansea Metropolitan University became part of UWTSD. Coleg Sir Gâr joined the UWTSD Group in August Ceredigion as constituent colleges. 2013 and Coleg Ceredigion in January 2014. In 2017 Coleg The University of Wales sits alongside Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion joined forces under one the Group and its operations are governing body and leadership team. combined with those of UWTSD. The signing of a legal agreement between UWTSD and the University of Wales in 2017 saw the integration of The Group offers a continuum from FE to HE for the governance and administrative arrangements between benefit of learners, employers and communities. the two institutions. We are proud to have HRH the Prince of Wales as the University’s Royal Patron. The University’s Royal Charter is the oldest of any university in Wales and England after the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. The Lampeter campus was founded in 1822 and received its Royal Charter from King George IV in 1828; the Carmarthen campus was the first centre for teacher training in Wales established in 1848 and UWTSD can also claim one of the first art schools in the UK, established in Swansea in 1853. The University of Wales was established by Royal Charter in 1893 and was regarded as one of the most important political and social developments in the nineteenth century – created by the people of Wales; for the people of Wales.
Coleg Sir Gâr was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. In 2013 it became Coleg Sir Gar Ltd, a company within the University of Wales Trinity Saint David Group, and part of the Dual Sector University. The College has an annual turnover of over £35m and employs around 800 staff. The College is based in South West Wales and has five main campuses at Llanelli (Graig), Carmarthen (Pibwrlwyd and Jobs Well), Ammanford and Llandeilo (Gelli Aur). The College is also home to Carmarthen School of Art which has origins dating back to 1854.
Coleg Ceredigion was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. The College merged with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David as a subsidiary company in 2014. The College has an annual turnover of £6m and employs around 180 staff. It has campuses in Cardigan and Aberystwyth.
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7 UNIVERSITY TIMELINE
St David’s College, St David’s College, Lampeter, Lampeter, receives first changes name Royal Charter Swansea to St David’s Technical School University College begins its first full timetable
1828 1848 1853 1872 1895 1931 1971 1976 1822
School of Art Swansea Training College established West Established Foundation of St in Swansea Glamorgan David’s College, Institute Trinity College Lampeter, by of Higher adopted as Bishop Burgess Education the name of Formed the college in Carmarthen
Opening of the first teacher training College in Carmarthen
8 St David’s University London Campus College changes Established name to University of Wales Lampeter
Swansea Integration of UWTSD Metropolitan and University of Wales University and Coleg Sir Gâr merge into the UWTSD group
1991 1996 2008 2010 2012 2013 2017
2009 2014 2018
Coleg West Glamorgan University of Ceredigion becomes Swansea Wales Trinity merges into Birmingham Institute of Higher Swansea Saint David UWTSD Group Learning Centre Education Metropolitan formed by Established University supplemental gains Royal Charter University 1828 Status
Trinity College achieves University College status
9 Our Mission, Vision and Values Our mission is transformational; we are building a distinctive offer across Values the region and have positioned the 1. Excellent teaching informed by scholarship and University as a national institution professional practice, and applied research that serving the needs of Wales through influences knowledge and policy in Wales and an applied and vocational portfolio beyond. developed in collaboration with a 2. Inclusivity by removing barriers to participation range of professional partners. Our and supporting people from all backgrounds and strategy aims to utilise our collective circumstances to fulfil their potential. skills, knowledge and technology 3. Employability and creativity by offering to enable the University, and its educational programmes that develop graduates, to offer solutions to the entrepreneurial and creative skills, enabling learners to have the best opportunities to gain most urgent societal challenges employment and to contribute to the prosperity – in Wales and further afield. Our of their communities. vision has a strong commitment to 4. Collaboration through strategic relationships building a sustainable society driven working with others to provide educational and by innovation and entrepreneurship. commercial opportunities and to ensure that Wales is connected to the wider world.
5. Sustainable development by behaving in a way Mission which ensures that the needs of the present are met without compromising the ability of future Transforming Education; Transforming Lives. generations to meet their own needs, and by UWTSD is committed to placing students at the centre systematically embedding this principle in our of its mission by providing a relevant and inspiring approach to teaching and learning. bilingual curriculum, providing a supportive learning environment, investing in our campuses and facilities 6. The concept of global citizenship through the and ensuring that students, from all backgrounds are development of multi-national activities and given the opportunity to achieve their potential. opportunities for our learners, staff and partners.
7. Wales and its distinctiveness through Vision embedding the goals of the Well-Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act in all of our activities, and by celebrating the vibrant culture, heritage Our vision is to be a University for Wales, with a and language of Wales. commitment to the well-being and heritage of the nation at the heart of all that we do. The University’s five-year Strategic Plan, launched in 2017, builds on the University’s achievements Central to our vision is the promotion and embedding and enables progress to be made in its mission of a dual-sector educational system which educates to transform education and the lives of those learners of all ages and backgrounds, and stimulates it serves. It is underpinned by the Wellbeing of economic development in our region, across Wales Future Generations Act (Wales) 2015. The strategic and beyond. priorities are:
• Putting Learners First • Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Applied Research • Creation of Opportunities through Partnerships • A University for Wales
10 Our Campuses and Learning Centres UWTSD’s vision is to be a University for Wales and its people, with the wellbeing of our nation at the heart of our activities. We work with a wide range of partners, including employers, to provide educational and commercial opportunities to ensure that Wales is connected to the wider world. Through our learning centres, collaborative partnerships and academic activity our networks extend across the UK and internationally ensuring that we bring the best of the world to Wales and that we take the best of Wales to the world.
• The University’s main campuses are located in • International University of Malaya-Wales (IUMW) is Carmarthen, Lampeter, Swansea and London. It has a joint venture company of the University of Wales (UW) Learning Centre in Cardiff where the Wales International and University of Malaya (UM) located in Kuala Lumpur, Academy of Voice, Canolfan Berfformio Cymru and Malaysia. As part of the integration of UW and UWTSD, the University of Wales Registry are based as well as a IUMW has become a Structural Partner (Constituent Learning Centre in Birmingham operating from two College) of UWTSD. Students at IUMW can choose to locations in the city. study for dual awards – UM and UWTSD.
• UWTSD and its predecessor institutions have served • The University offers programmes of study delivered Wales for the past 200 years. Our campuses are the through collaborative partnerships with other historic centres that have shaped the University’s story institutions in the UK and overseas. Collaborative throughout the centuries – the first higher education provision enables UWTSD programmes to be made institution in Wales (Lampeter 1822) - the first teacher available to students from a wide range of geographical training college in Wales (Carmarthen 1848), the first art areas and offers them a truly global education school in Wales (Swansea 1853) and were established to experience. It is also beneficial to the University’s provide the education and training needed for rural and partner institutions, and students studying there, urban communities to thrive across South Wales and in offering valuable links to higher education in the further afield. UK, research and staff development opportunities, opportunities for student progression and the benefits • The geographical location of campuses and learning available to all UWTSD alumni. centres, our academic portfolio, our people, our languages and our culture come together to spark ideas • The University of Wales Press has served Wales and and generate solutions to some of society’s greatest the international academic community since 1922 by challenges. Our diverse community is the golden publishing scholarly research in the Humanities, Arts thread that unites us and makes us unique. It creates an and Social Sciences. A not-for-profit academic press, inclusive environment where our different components it shares in the strong national tradition of bringing and perspectives combine and are celebrated. education and learning to the population of Wales and supports all aspects of learning and the lifelong pursuit • A common theme across our locations has been the of knowledge and academic excellence. The Press plays opportunity to co-locate and co-create with the external a key role in furthering the understanding of Wales’ organisations in order to transform the educational unique culture, history, heritage, language and politics. experience for staff and students and our graduates. Over the past century, it has provided a platform for Such major initiatives as SA1 Swansea Waterfront, Wales’ foremost thinkers and has contributed to the Canolfan S4C yr Egin in Carmarthen and the Academy of building of modern Wales. Sinology in Lampeter are already delivering far-reaching opportunities across the University and also assist in the delivery of our civic mission.
11 Our Students
Students as Partners Reimaging the curriculum in the UK for The student experience is at We have reflected upon national st ‘Course & Lecturers’ the heart of UWTSD. We work in employment trends and the way in 1 WhatUni awards. partnership with our students which new and emerging technologies to ensure that they develop the will have a significant impact on in the UK for skills to thrive. We are committed the workplace. We recognise that st ‘Accommodation’ to widening access to higher our graduates need to be able 1 What uni awards. education and have developed a to contribute and support such range of programmes to enable and developments. The University has in the UK for the encourage participation ensuring launched the Graduate Attributes st number of graduate that students of all backgrounds are Framework which aims to develop 1 start-ups. given the skills and opportunities the resilience of our graduates and to engage with every aspect of ensure that they become flexible, university life. adaptable and digitally literate, lifelong learners. The Framework also 94% The University’s silver award within reaffirms the importance of being of UWTSD graduates were in Teaching Excellence and Student bold and prepared to move away from employment and/or further Outcomes Framework (TEF) recognises traditional structures and develop a study 15 months after the excellence of our teaching, the flexible educational offer and delivery. completing their studies personalised learning experience The University’s courses will combine we offer to our students, our strong traditional campus-based learning focus on employment-driven learning as well online delivery for a blended and student engagement. This learning approach. achievement reflects the hard work of all the staff and the close partnership Employable Graduates with our Students’ Union. We are proud of our track-record for the number of graduates who are in employment or further studies within 15 months of graduating. We have embedded sustainability and entrepreneurship within our Investing in the student curriculum to ensure that our students experience are provided with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will equip We have made a significant investment them for their future contribution in our campus environments to to the economy, community and transform the student experience and environment. Our work-based learning build a distinctive and competitive and apprenticeship programmes have offer based on our city and rural been developed with employers and locations. State-of-the-art facilities we work closely with professional include specialise workshops, studios, bodies and networks to develop our laboratories as well a range of learning provision. resources and digital services.
Our student services team provides a comprehensive range of support packages for students and we offer generous bursary and scholarship schemes.
12 13 Our People
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Valuing our people We are proud of our dedicated and talented colleagues and we work together as a team to make a difference We are a living wage employer. Our strong focus on to the lives of our students and the communities we the professional development and wellbeing of our serve. staff ensures that we provide the best support to our students, colleagues, industry partners and wider We are committed to the principles of equality and networks. We have developed a digital competency diversity and to building strong communities on all sites framework to enable staff and students to develop the to create an inclusive, supportive learning and working digital skills required for a transformed workplace. environment in which all staff and students can flourish and fulfil their personal potential. We actively work on Our annual teaching and learning conference, NEXUS removing barriers to participation and supporting people Plus, enables colleagues and guests to come together from all backgrounds to achieve their potential. within our academic community to share best practice, communicate, collaborate and inspire each other.
14 15 16 STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
• A key strategic priority is to develop the University’s • The Lampeter campus is the birthplace of higher campuses to maximise opportunities for growth and education in Wales. It is renowned as an international enhancement based on their unique settings and centre for the study of humanities and multicultural expertise. We work with a range of partners at regional and multifaith education. A new development is the and national levels, for example, the Swansea Bay Canolfan Tir Glas initiative aimed at strengthening the City Deal on the creation of the Swansea Digital economic infrastructure of Lampeter in collaboration and Waterfront District and Canolfan S4C Yr Egin with the town and local authority to promote a tourism in Carmarthen. economy focussing on food and hospitality and linking to the University’s Wales Centre for Resilience and • In Swansea, the development of an Urban learning Harmony. Village based in the heart of the city will transform the student experience and our engagement with • In July 2020, the University’s Council agreed a strategic employers. In addition, the Innovation Matrix, an alliance with the governing body of the University of integrated research and innovation centre, will South Wales. In agreeing a Deed of Association, both position the University at the centre of the fourth institutions commit to working together on a national industrial revolution. mission to strengthen Wales’ innovation capacity, supporting economic regeneration and the renewal of • The Carmarthen Campus has a prominent role in its communities. The Deed of Association acknowledges delivering and promoting Welsh medium and each institution’s autonomy and distinctiveness as bilingual higher education – and is home to key strong historic brands which will remain independent, Welsh national institutions such as S4C, Y Theatr but also marks the collective values of both institutions Genedlaethol and Y Ganolfan Dysgu Cymraeg and their potential to deliver tangible benefits and Genedlaethol. The campus is a centre for the promotion impact for Wales though collaboration. of lifelong learning opportunities through the UWTSD Group and particularly through such curriculum development initiatives as Creative Carmarthen, linked to Canolfan S4C Yr Egin.
FINANCIAL POSITION
The University has reported a strong financial to remain so again in 2020/21. Once the restrictions loosen performance in the 2019/2020 year with a surplus of it is fully expected that the income generating potential of £4.0 million and a cash generation of £13.8milllion, the University will quickly be realised. despite the onset of restrictions to combat the Coronavirus pandemic that were in force for the The cost base of the University has undergone detailed final 4 months of the year. review over the last few years with a result that the 10% income growth in 2019/2020 was achieved with an Income for the year was £149million, a 10% growth on expenditure increase of 4% after the impact of pension the previous year. This growth was generated through liability revaluation is excluded. Maintaining control over increased tuition fees which were 19% up on 2018/19 at expenditure to ensure that growth can be supported £77.6million. This growth is a continuation on prior years, without generating waste is a key objective in the coming with total income showing a compound annual growth rate years. of 6% over the last 5 years and tuition fee income showing a compound annual growth rate of 8% in the same period. Prior to 2019/20, significant cash expenditure was made The budget and in-year performance for 2020/2021 show a on capital projects which have led to significant cash continuation of this pattern. generation during the year. With the anticipated growth in income and control over expenditure, the expectation is for The University’s income base is becoming increasingly further cash generation in 2020/21 and beyond enabling diverse and, despite the challenges in 2019/20 through new capital works and investment in the future strategic Coronavirus restrictions, income outside of funding grants objectives of the University to be made. and tuition fees remained flat on 2018/19 and is expected
17 UWTSD AT A GLANCE
12,500 1,061 Students on UK campuses Members of core staff
915 £140 Million Students enrolled on our Total Income apprenticeship programmes
76% 94%
of students live at home of UWTSD graduates were in during their studies employment and/or further study 15 months after completing their studies.
st in the UK for the number th in Guardian 1 of graduate start-ups. 56 League table. Guardian University League table 2021
in the UK for student th satisfaction with th in the UK for 7 teaching quality. 12 student satisfaction. Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide Complete University Guide
18 STUDENT PROFILE
Age
18-20 7% 21-24 22% 25-30 22% 31-40 26% 41-50 15% 51-60 7% 61+ 2%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
Gender 4% Minority Ethnic
8% Black 57% 43% 14% Asian 72% White Ethnicity
Type of study Undergraduate
57% 43% Bachelor’s Degree Other Undergraduate (CertHE, HNC, Foundation etc.)
Postgraduate
55% 23% 11% 11% MA/MSc Other Postgraduate PGCE Research Degree (PGDip etc)
19 GOVERNANCE
Approach to corporate governance Under the constitutional arrangements agreed between UWTSD and the University of Wales, the two Councils The University aspires to the highest standards of comprise a common core of governors and a proportion corporate governance. It aims to conduct its business in of the UWTSD Council members are also members of the a responsible and transparent way and in accordance Council of the University of Wales. with: All members of the Council are trustees of the University • The principles identified by the Committee on as a charity. Standards in Public Life (the Nolan Principles): selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, For biographical information about current members and openness, honesty and leadership. further information about the University of Wales Council • The University’s governing documents - the Charter, please visit our governance webpage: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/ Statutes and Ordinances. governance-management/governance/ • The Higher Education Code of Governance published by the Committee of University Chairs (CUC). Committees • The Governance Charter for Universities in Wales published by the Chairs of Universities Wales (ChUW) The Council has a number of standing committees to and Universities Wales. help it to discharge its business effectively. Members of • The requirements of the Higher Education Funding Council are normally asked to act as a member of one of Council for Wales (HEFCW). the committees. The current standing committees are as • The regulations and guidance of the Charity follows: Commission. • Academic Committee The Council • Audit and Risk Committee • Group Scrutiny Committee The Council is the governing body of the University and • Nominations and Governance Committee is responsible for approving the strategic plans for the • Remuneration Committee University and for governing and regulating its finances, • Resources and Performance Committee accounts, investments, property, business and affairs. Its Primary Responsibilities are set out in the University’s Further information about Council committees is available Ordinances. on the governance webpages: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/ governance-management/governance/ Composition and Membership Meetings The size, membership and composition of the Council are set out in the Ordinances. A majority of members must be The Council normally meets on five occasions each year, independent of the University and are typically individuals usually on Thursday mornings. Standing committees meet with significant professional experience in the corporate, on several occasions each year. Meetings are currently business, public and education sectors. The Chair and being held remotely but may be held at campus locations Vice-Chairs are appointed by the Council from amongst in South Wales, Birmingham and London. Formal meetings the independent members. The current composition of the are supplemented by more informal briefing sessions and UWTSD Council is as follows: development activities, and attendance at key University events including graduation ceremonies. The majority • 13 independent members of meetings and events are held during normal working • The Vice-Chancellor hours. • 4 members elected by the staff of the University • 2 members elected by the students of the University The University is a bilingual community and most formal meetings are held bilingually with translation facilities available. Around half of the current Council members are fluent Welsh speakers.
20 ROLE DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
We are seeking to appoint individuals • The ability to think strategically, to make reasoned judgements, to challenge constructively and offer who have a strong commitment to sound and wise advice; further and higher education and • The ability to support and work effectively with other who can demonstrate: governing body members and the institution’s senior officers; • An understanding of and willingness to adhere to the • Good communication skills; Nolan Principles; • Availability to prepare for and attend governing body • A commitment to and enthusiasm for the values and and committee meetings; vision of the institution, its pursuit of excellence, its civic • Commitment to participation in the wider work of the mission and its strategic ambitions within Wales and institution through attendance at appropriate events; beyond; • Ability and willingness to promote the institution in the • An appreciation of the value that the institution brings wider community; to its communities within Wales and the UK, and • Experience in one or more of the key areas listed in the internationally; person specification. • An ability to contribute to enhancing the experience of the institution’s students and their employability; The formal role description and person specification for • A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion; independent members of Council is provided on our • A commitment to the bilingual nature of the institution recruitment webpages: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs/ and to enhancing the language and culture of Wales; • Integrity, sound judgement and an inquiring mind;
21 INDEPENDENCE EQUAL AND ELIGIBILITY OPPORTUNITIES The Council subscribes to the definition of independence The University is committed to the principles of equality adopted by ChUW and Universities Wales. It is unlikely to and diversity and to creating an inclusive and supportive recommend for appointment an individual who has been learning and working environment in which all staff and an employee of the University or one of its subsidiaries students can flourish and fulfil their personal potential. during the last five years; has or has had within the last It actively works on removing barriers to participation three years a material business relationship with the and supporting people from all backgrounds and University or otherwise receives remuneration from circumstances to achieve their potential. the University; or has close family ties or significant professional links with any of the University’s advisers, We are committed to improving the diversity of the Council members or senior employees. Under Charity Council and to achieving membership that reflects the Commission rules, certain circumstances prevent profile of the institution and its students. We welcome the appointment of an individual as a trustee. These applications from candidates of all ages and backgrounds. circumstances are checked by the University prior to We particularly encourage applications from Black, appointment. Further information is available at the Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as we Government website: www.gov.uk/government/ recognise that individuals from these groups are publications/confirmation-of-charity-trustee- currently underrepresented on the Council. eligibility SUPPORT PROVIDED FOR MEMBERS The University values its Council members and recognises the contribution they make to University life and the institution’s ongoing success. All members are provided with support to help them to carry out their duties as effectively as possible. This includes induction and developmental support, including access to relevant training events, conferences and other useful resources.
REMUNERATION Although Council members are not remunerated for undertaking their duties, the University will pay reasonable expenses incurred when on University business.
TIME COMMITMENT AND PERIOD OF OFFICE Independent members are normally appointed for a four- year term which is renewable for a further four years. The time commitment involved will vary, but it is estimated to be approximately 8 – 15 days per year to attend and prepare for meetings and to attend other events.
22 CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES We are seeking to appoint several new independent who may be interested in an appointment in the next members to serve either on the University of Wales or the two to three years, even if they are unable to take up UWTSD Council, or on both Councils, to work alongside appointment immediately. the established independent members. There may also be opportunities for new independent members to In addition to the key areas listed in the person serve on the Board of Coleg Sir Gâr (subject to a separate specification, we are particularly interested in applications appointment process). www.colegsirgar.ac.uk/index. from those with a professional background in: php/en/about-mobile/governance • Higher education, particularly higher education quality assurance and/or international higher education In the interests of succession planning, we expect the • Accountancy, audit and pensions appointments to be staggered, with the first appointments • Equality and diversity made from 1 August 2021 onwards and thereafter annually. • Law We are therefore interested in applications from individuals • Civic mission and engagement activities
The closing date is 30 June 2021. We expect to invite HOW TO APPLY shortlisted candidates to an interview in September 2021. In order to apply, please submit a short covering letter Informal enquiries may be directed to Sarah Clark, explaining why this appointment interests you, what you Clerk to the Council, at: [email protected]. would bring to the role and how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification, together with your curriculum vitae (CV) detailing your education and professional qualifications, employment history and relevant DATA PROTECTION experience. Please also provide the names and contact details of two referees, who will only be approached with AND RETENTION your permission. If you have a preference for a particular Council or for Coleg Sir Gâr, then please make that clear. The University’s Privacy Notice for applicants, which provides information about applicant data protection and Applications should be submitted through: retention, is published on the University’s jobs webpages. www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs/. Equality monitoring www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs/job-applicant-privacy-notice/ information is also collected through this process.
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