Member of the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales

Expires

4th August 2017

The Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (“HEFCW” or “the Council”) is a Welsh Government sponsored body established in May 1992 under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (“the 1992 Act”).

The Council’s vision is to develop and sustain internationally excellent higher education in Wales, for the benefit of individuals, society and the economy in Wales, and more widely. In 2017-18 HEFCW will manage a budget of £100.4m. The Higher Education (Wales) Act 2015 established a revised regulatory framework for higher education in Wales, which enhanced the Council’s regulatory role. This will mean significant changes in the way the Council approaches its duties as it prepares for full implementation of the Act from 1 September 2017.

 

As a Council Member you will be expected to:

  • work closely with the Chair and the Chief Executive in giving advice and encouragement to HEFCW in the initiation, development and implementation of policy and in the fulfilment of its statutory responsibilities;
  • attend meetings of the Council and contribute, and be party to key decisions concerning the Council’s strategy;
  • provide authoritative and timely advice to the Welsh Government between meetings;
  • chair or be a member of committees of the Council, as and when required;
  • uphold, and be widely perceived to uphold, the highest standards of integrity and impartiality;
  • build respect for the work of the Council; and
  • be able to deal confidently with the Welsh Government, its officials and Ministers, and the Welsh Higher Education sector.

 

For more information and to apply click here.