Non Executive Director

The School of Business & Management London (SBM London) is seeking to appoint exceptional individuals to join its Board as Non-Executive Directors.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction, governance, and continued development of a dynamic higher education institution committed to providing accessible, high-quality educational opportunities for adult learners.As a Non-Executive Director, you will play a key role in supporting the School's mission, ensuring effective governance, maintaining academic standards, and promoting the long-term sustainability and success of the institution.About the RoleBoard members provide independent oversight, constructive challenge, and strategic guidance to the executive team. Working alongside fellow directors, successful candidates will help ensure that the School:Delivers positive outcomes for students.Maintains effective academic and corporate governance.Meets its regulatory obligations.Operates with integrity, transparency, and accountability.Continues to develop and grow in a rapidly evolving higher education environment.The Board operates in accordance with recognised higher education governance principles and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and public accountability.We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience in:Higher education leadership and governance.Legal, regulatory or compliance matters.Quality assurance and academic governance.Human resources and organisational development.Digital transformation, technology and cybersecurity.Commercial strategy and business development.Marketing, communications and stakeholder engagement.Student experience, equality, diversity and inclusion.Governance within regulated sectors.Estates management, facilities management, campus operations, property strategy, health and safety, sustainability, space utilisation, and capital development projects.Previous Board experience is welcome but not essential. We are interested in individuals who can bring independent judgement, strategic thinking, professional expertise and a commitment to good governance.Essential attributesCandidates should demonstrate:Strong personal integrity and sound judgement.Strategic and analytical thinking.The ability to provide constructive challenge and support.Commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Life.A willingness to contribute actively to Board discussions and decision-making.An understanding of, or willingness to develop knowledge of, higher education governance and regulation.The ability to satisfy the Office for Students' expectations regarding fit and proper persons.Our commitment to diversitySBM London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion at every level of the institution.We welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, communities and professional sectors. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented within higher education governance.