Qualities:

• Commitment to education and training and to the success of the College’s students.
• Willing to contribute to the life and well-being of the College and its community.
• Committed to strengthening College links with its business and local communities.
• Act openly, honestly and with integrity.
• Determined to achieve results by innovation and enterprise.

Skills:

• Able to work positively with others and debate issues whilst maintaining a constructive atmosphere.
• Able to express ideas/plans clearly and to listen actively to other viewpoints.
• Able to plan a course of action to achieve goals that can be monitored, and be able to set realistic targets.
• Able to create energy/enthusiasm necessary to be effective and have the tenacity to overcome obstacles.
• Have a broad-based view of issues and events and be able to perceive their long-term impact.
• Able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of facts, and to think laterally and arrive at pragmatic solutions.
• Able to motivate others and inspire confidence to achieve objectives.

Experience:

• Most likely to be employed in a senior position in the public or private sector or be a leading member in local community activities.
• Certain vacancies may require professional qualifications to ensure the Corporation has a balance of skills eg legal, financial, HR etc.

Time Commitment:

• Available to attend seven or eight meetings of the Board per year. Most meetings take place as follows:

Main Board : 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm / Sub-Committees : 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm

Equal Opportunites: