Students Association of the University of the West of Scotland (SAUWS)

How to Apply

We trust that you have found the information on this site both useful and informative. To apply, please send a comprehensive submission which should include:

  1. Your up to date CV.
  2. Your supporting statement - indicating how you meet the criteria for the role.
  3. Additionally, for the Chief Executive position (G969) we would also like you to include a note of the following information:
    • Current salary / package
    • Current notice period
    • Details of two referees (please note that referees will not be contacted without prior consent)

These should be emailed to Kelsey Sinclair at ksinclair@aspenpeople.co.uk quoting reference G969 for the Chief Executive role and G970 for Trustees.

Applicants will be shortlisted for interview by matching the details given on their application against the Job Description and Person Specification. We would therefore ask applicants to provide clear evidence to show how your experience, skills and knowledge match those requirements.

Please note that you will receive an acknowledgement of your application within 48 hours – if you do not receive this please contact Kelsey Sinclair.

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Donogh O’Brien or Liam Kelly at our search partners, Aspen People, on 0141 212 7555.


Recruitment Timetable

We have provided below a note of all the critical dates within this recruitment campaign which will hopefully help you plan your diary.

G969 – Chief Executive:

Closing date Friday 27th November 2015
Application sift meeting Friday 4th December 2015
Interviews Monday 14th December 2015

G970 – Trustees (x4):

Closing date Friday 11th December
Application sift meeting Monday 21st December 2015
Interviews Tuesday 19th January 2015