10 November 2020 
Cheryl Pick, Strategic Projects Manager
AUDE are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer with sound knowledge of HE to become our Small HEI Group chair. The position is open to members within AUDE from institutions classed as small teaching or research as per the latest EMR report. This person would be responsible for leading like minded HE professionals with similar challenges and enabling networking and learning opportunities. This is a national role and as such you will also hold a seat on the AUDE Executive Committee in representation of your group members.
AUDE recognises that it is long overdue that we shine a spotlight on smaller institutions and look to bring our HE professionals in one cohesive place and to consider the unique set of challenges facing this cohort of universities..
The chair of this group will ensure proper representation of seniority (director/deputy director of estates or equivalent) and depth of knowledge to create an effective working group. The group should also consist of members from across the geographies of member institutions and differing types of institutions (teaching, research etc)
AUDE have an inhouse team to help and support you, including;
Jane White – Executive Director
Cheryl Pick – Projects and Engagement Manager
Corinne Merriman – Events Manager
Martin Higgs – Communications and Press Officer
The successful candidate will:
Understand the professional development needs of the group's members and liaise with AUDE’s professional development group to develop an offering
Create a hub of resources for members
Identify areas of improvement such as collaboration with other sector bodies to enhance our work in this area
Work closely with the Executive Director, and AUDE staff
Advise AUDE on the types of work streams to focus on
Speak to press/journalists on occasion and/or recommend a suitable specialist
Attend the full executive meetings, producing a short paper on the groups' work
Attend the AGM
Time commitment includes:
4x group meetings either telephone calls, video call of face-to-face meetings
4x executive committee meetings per year, and
8-10 days per year own time review of papers etc.
The term of office is three years with an option to extend for an additional three years.
You will receive full support and an induction from the AUDE office and a warm welcome from the executive. AUDE volunteer handbook
If you are interested or would like to know more please contact jane@aude.ac.uk 01509 228836. Deadline for expressions of interest is 15 January 2021.
If more than one person applies, formal written statements will be required and given to the AUDE Executive for a vote in line with our constitution.
If you would like to apply but are not sure if you meet the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply and/or contact Jane White.
