Chief Executive Officer, APUC

APUC
- Chief Executive
- Position Profile

APUC
- Chief Executive
- Position Profile

APUC
- Chief Executive
- Position Profile

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APUC is a robustand well-regarded organisation, which has an important and distinctive role in supporting universities and colleges across Scotland as well as other public sector bodies within the UK. Working collaboratively with our members and partners through procurement and associated services, APUC delivers value and contributes to transformation, efficiency and wider sustainability.

With the imperative of delivering transformation and efficiency within the Further and Higher sector, and beyond, APUC is uniquely well placed to expand and develop the scope, model and services delivered. This is an exciting moment which presents real opportunity for an experienced and collaborative leader to build on the strong foundation of APUC and to develop and expand the scope and scale of the shared services and opportunities within APUC.

We are looking for someone who will bring energy and ambition to the role, while valuing the collaborative ethos that sits at the heart of APUC. For the right person, thisis an opportunity to lead a highly regarded organisation, shape its future direction and make a real contribution to the transformation, efficiency and sustainability of Scotland’s further and higher education sector.

Chair of APUC Board

APUC is the procurement andshared services centre of expertise for Scotland’s universities and colleges.

Owned by the sector, its purpose is to maximise the value of investment infurther and higher education through collaborative procurement, shared service sand innovation.

Since its formation in 2007,APUC has become a trusted partner to the sector, managing more than 180framework agreements, operating a leading contract management system, and providing procurement services to over 30 institutions. The APUC Hunterplatform supports contract and supplier management across the sector, helping institutions improve efficiency, sustainability and value for money.

APUC employs around 95 people across offices in Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh, with shared servicecolleagues based within partner institutions throughout Scotland. The organisation has a highly engaged and professional workforce, underpinned byits values of Together, Exceptional, Impact and Trust. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements support its ambition to be the employer of choice forpublic procurement professionals in Scotland.

Building on a strong reputation and proven track record, APUC is entering its next phase of growth.

As universities and colleges face increasing financial pressures and a need fortransformation, there is significant opportunity to expand the use of APUC’sframeworks, further develop the Hunter platform, and broaden its shared-serviceoffering. The organisation is well placed to strengthen its role as a strategic partner to the tertiary education sector while exploring opportunities toextend its expertise across the wider public sector.

Job Title:Chief Executive Offcier

Reports to:Chair of the Board

Location:Central Scotland

* NB:APUC offers a hybrid and flexible working environment. The successful candidate will be expected to be visible across the main APUC offices (including the Headquarters in Stirling) and travel across Scotland (and the UK) will be required.

Following the decision by the current Chief Executive, to step down from his role, APUC is seeking a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation through an exciting and importantphase of its evolution. Building on a strong platform, established reputation and trusted stakeholder relationships, the incoming Chief Executive…