Description
About BUCS
British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) is a not-for-profit organisation, representing over 150 Higher Education (HE) institutions. BUCS delivers league and knockout programmes for 24 sports, as well as over 100 sporting events and several physical activity programmes. Our ambition is to deliver exceptional student sporting experiences that inspire, develop, and unite.
About the role
The BUCS Judiciary consists of an Independent Head of Judiciary, Independent Judicial Panel Chairs, and Panel Members (students and sabbatical officers of BUCS member institutions). Independent Judicial Panel Chairs will be appointed by the Independent Head of Judiciary and/or BUCS Governance and Compliance Team to chair panels hearing disciplinary and regulatory matters at first instance and on appeal.
The appointment will be for a fixed period of three years' tenure and will be subject to the terms of a written agreement. The three-year term may also be renewed, subject to a maximum tenure of nine years.
To download the role description and person specification document, click here.
Location
Panel sessions are usually held virtually via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, but the role holder may on occasion be asked to attend in-person events.
Time Commitment
Around 10 days a year. Able to be available throughout the BUCS season and at short notice to hear or attend cases which are likely to be time bound.
Application process
To apply, please email [email protected] with a copy of your CV and a letter detailing your experience and why you are interested in the role.
Please provide two referees on your CV who we can contact. We may do this before interview, but not without your permission.
BUCS is committed to having a diverse, skilled, and experienced Judiciary. Applications from all backgrounds and sectors are welcome.
Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 21 January 2024
Interview: Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams or Zoom in late January/early February – date(s) TBC.
For further information or an informal discussion concerning the role or BUCS, please contact [email protected].
It is likely we will only be able to provide feedback to those who reach the interview stage. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that, unfortunately, your application has not been successful.
Data Protection statement
Any personal data submitted to BUCS in the course of this recruitment process will be held securely and processed solely for the purposes of recruitment. It will be held for the duration of the recruitment process, and if appointed by BUCS, for the duration of the term of appointment and to fulfil the statutory, or recommended, retention periods when no longer in post. BUCS will comply with data protection legislation at all times and in line with BUCS’ Privacy Policy.
