Assistant Director (Devolved Nations)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (DEVOLVED NATIONS)
12 MONTHS TEMPORARY
PART-TIME, 3 DAYS PER WEEK
Salary: £35,851-39,582pa pro rata

Building upon the activities of the established Committee for Scotland, the Association of Business Schools is seeking to appoint an Assistant Director (Devolved Nations) within its Research and Development team to develop and deliver a new strategy to support its members in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The initial funding for this position is for one year, working 3 days per week.  Funding to continue this position will be considered by the ABS Executive Board based on the success of strategy and the demonstrable additional value provided to the membership. 

This position is a fantastic development opportunity for a dynamic, talented, and questioning individual keen to make an immediate impact on national Higher Education policy.  We are seeking candidates with bags of enthusiasm who have excellent communication and analytical skills and the initiative to work independently as well as functioning as part of our small busy team.

 
The Assistant Director will be based in the ABS Executive Office located in central London but will be required to travel frequently to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.  Start date from 3 September 2012. 

To apply, please e-mail your CV to Julie Davies, Deputy Chief Executive. You should also attach a covering letter, outlining why you think you are suitable for this position.  The closing date for applications is 12 noon, 10 August.  Interviews will take place in the week beginning  20 August.

The ABS is the voice for the UK’s Business Schools and independent Management Colleges and sets the agenda for business and management education in the UK within an increasingly international environment.  It develops influential policies and promotes, communicates and lobbies on these at local, regional, national and international levels as appropriate.

A job description and further information can be found *here*.

The ABS Executive Office is located at 137 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AA.