Board of Management

Board of Management Vacancies

Forth Valley College is committed to “Making Learning Work” in Further and Higher Education across the Forth Valley area and beyond.

We are currently inviting expressions of interest for:

MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

The College is seeking to appoint a number of individuals to serve as a full Board Members who can also contribute to the activities of the various Board Committees.

As an organisation that strongly reflects our local communities, we are seeking a diverse range of individuals with the skills and experience to enhance the activities and accountabilities of our Board.

We would especially welcome applications from women and ethnic minorities to reflect the broader demographics of the Forth Valley area.

Of particular interest would be individuals with the following skills and experience at management level:

Finance Professional with Audit experience
Qualified Accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA or equivalent)
A senior leader from academia
HR/Organisational Development experience

Membership in the Board of Management will allow individuals to contribute to a College hosting over 12,000 students a year, a College with over 500 staff members and a College that has a justified reputation for excellence in the Forth Valley, Scottish and UK educational sectors.

Membership is non-remunerated and would require that individuals attend meetings of the Board and its Committees (around eight meetings per year, in the daytime or early evening with a mix of in
person or virtually). Relevant expenses would be reimbursed.

For more information, please see these short videos from our Principal and a current Board member:

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to: governance@forthvalley.ac.uk

Deadline for applications is Friday 20 November 2026

Interviews will take place on w/c 7 December 2026 in the College’s Falkirk Campus (https://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/getting-here)

The Forth Valley College Board of Management oversees the strategic direction of the College, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and efficient education. Established under the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 and the Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013, the Board plays a key role in governance and decision-making.

The Board comprises up to 20 members, including the Principal, staff and student representatives, Trade Union members, and industry experts from various sectors. Members serve voluntarily, typically for a four-year term, and meet four to five times a year. Their work is supported by the following committees – Audit Committee, Finance, Resource & Infrastructure Committee, Learning & Student Experience Committee, Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee.

Board members adhere to the Ethical Standards in Public Life (Scotland) Act 2000, including a Code of Conduct and Register of Interests.

Download Register of Interest

Dr Abhishek Agarwal

Chair