CSA seeks Independent Non-Executive Director (Specialism in Further Education and Apprenticeships)

Job Description Post:
Independent Non-Executive Director (Specialism in Further Education and Apprenticeships) 

Term:
2 Years, due to commence in Spring 2021

Remuneration:
£7,000 per annum

About the Role
The Association is looking for an Independent Non-Executive Director with a specialism in Further Education, particularly in Apprenticeships, to offer strategic direction and bring industry experience to the Board of the Association. This individual will become a Director of both Credit Services Association Limited and CSA (Services) Ltd and will serve on both Boards.
Applications are sought from senior business or educational figures with significant experience of the current reformed Apprenticeships and Technical Education environment. Applicants must have the time and skills to contribute across a range of the Association’s strategic and governance issues. Experience of developing and implementing apprenticeship/accredited programmes strategy into organisations would be a key advantage.

The successful candidate will be expected to attend all CSA and CSA (Services) Ltd Board meetings, plus the AGM and two CSA conferences, plus additional internal and external meetings with stakeholders or events as a representative of the organisation and contribute to board proceedings as required. We expect this to equate to roughly two days a month however flexibility is required.

Essential criteria

• A successful candidate will have the following essential criteria:
• Exceptional leadership skills, with experience of working at board level;
• Significant experience within apprenticeships and further education, and current knowledge of Ofsted and Funding Rules guidance;
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence and engage industry stakeholders;
• Proven ability to drive cultural change, with a track record of delivering outstanding results;
• A proven track record of commanding respect from employers of apprentices, both big and small, at a senior level;
• An understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by employers and apprenticeship providers;
• A strong background in regulatory work, with the ability to provide sufficient challenge on regulatory effectiveness and compliance.

Desirable criteria

• Experience within financial services or compliance.

About the Organisation
The Credit Services Association (CSA) is the only National Trade Association in the UK for organisations active in the debt collection and debt purchase industry. The Association, which has a history dating back to 1906, has over 300 member companies which represent 90% of the industry, and employ 11,000 people. At any one time its members hold up to £67 billion for collection, returning nearly £4 billion in collections to the UK economy per annum. As the voice of the collections industry, our vision is to build confidence in debt collection by making the entire process clear, easy to understand and less stressful for all those involved. Further information on the CSA can be found at: www.csa-uk.com.

The CSA also became an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider in 2017, specialising in the delivery of apprenticeship training in Credit and Collections, and Compliance and Risk. Our apprenticeship training is designed and delivered by a team of Financial Services, Risk and Compliance training and coaching professionals, who combine extensive industry knowledge and understanding with highly developed training, coaching and assessment expertise. CSA apprenticeships are available across England for apprenticeship levy and non-levy paying employers.

To Apply
To enquire about the role or to request an application pack, please contact ashleigh.johnson@csa-uk.com. Candidates will be required to submit a current CV and application form prior to interview.

Closing Date for Applications:
19 February 2021

The Credit Services Association is an equal opportunities employer and all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks, including the appropriate level DBS check.

The Credit Services Association is also a supporter of HM Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter and has made commitments to strive towards greater diversity and inclusiveness in both our executive team and at Board level. We would particularly wish to encourage nominations from women and ethnic minorities. A diverse senior team helps to ensure we achieve a broad range of skills and experiences in the way the CSA is governed and is good for workplace culture.

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