Heriot-Watt University is seeking new lay members for the Infrastructure Committee, the Global Student Life Committee and the Remuneration Committee. Lay members are independent of the University and join our governance committees to provide an external perspective on important issues. We welcome candidates who feel they have reached a point in their career where they can add value to a Court Committee; these roles could suit someone looking for their first non-executive board role who understands the duties of a non-executive.
In addition, the University is looking for a Global Student Life Committee Member with experience of being a higher education student in Scotland or elsewhere in the world. The Global Student Life Committee has a primary purpose of ensuring excellence in the student experience at Heriot-Watt University. In particular, the Committee oversees the Student Partnership Agreement which is agreed between the Student Representative Bodies and the University. The Committee reports to the Court.
Heriot-Watt works within a strategic framework and a strong set of values, putting people at the heart of all we do. The Court is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and wishes to increase its diversity. We welcome applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups (e.g. women and those who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic).
Membership of Court or a Court Committee is a voluntary unpaid role. These positions are therefore likely to appeal to those who wish to contribute to international higher education, widening access, the experience of our students, and the University’s financial sustainability. Lay members enjoy the benefits of contributing within a stimulating environment with like-minded but diverse individuals.
Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be paid in accordance with the University’s Travel and Expenses Policy.
Please note that interviews will be held on Wednesday 30 April 2025, Friday 2 May 2025 and Friday 9 May 2025, via Microsoft Teams.
• Further information about the Global Student Life Committee is available here: https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/policy-governance/court/global-student-life-committee.htm
• Advice on how to apply is available here: https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/policy-governance/court/how-to-apply.htm
• Further information about the University is available here: https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/policy-governance/court/about-the-university.htm
• Background information on the Court and its Committees is available here: https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/policy-governance/court/about-the-court.htm
Bruce Pritchard, Chair of Court
Ruth Moir, University Secretary
Heriot-Watt University is a Charity registered in Scotland, SC000278
To apply for this position, please contact:
Lisa Herlihy
Informal advice is available from the Secretariat team: Secretariat@hw.ac.uk.
To apply, candidates should submit a covering letter and CV to Ruth Moir, University Secretary (via Lisa Herlihy, L.Herlihy@hw.ac.uk) by close of business on Friday 11 April 2025. Direct applications via LinkedIn will not be accepted on this occasion. Please indicate clearly which position you are applying for in your e-mail.
Your covering letter should briefly address what interests you about the role (described here) and how you see yourself helping to develop it during your term. The covering letter should be no more than two pages.
All candidates are also asked to submit an Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form to CourtEandD@hw.ac.uk. The Form has ‘Prefer not to say’ options for any information you would prefer not to disclose. Further information is available below.
