Non Executive Board Member

About World Learning Group

World Learning Group is a private higher education organisation committed to widening participation, creating opportunities, and supporting fair access to higher education. We work to provide high-quality education, strong student support, and meaningful progression opportunities for learners from diverse backgrounds. As the organisation continues to develop and grow, we are seeking an experienced and committed Non-Executive Board Member to strengthen our governance, oversight, and strategic direction.

The Role

As a Non-Executive Board Member, you will play an important role in supporting the long-term success, accountability, and sustainability of World Learning Group. You will provide independent oversight, constructive challenge, strategic advice, and sector insight to the executive leadership team. The role requires sound judgement, integrity, and a strong commitment to student success, regulatory compliance, and good governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic direction and long-term development of World Learning Group.
• Provide independent advice, scrutiny, and constructive challenge to the executive team.
• Support strong governance, accountability, and risk management.
• Help ensure the organisation operates in line with regulatory, legal, financial, and quality requirements.
• Promote the organisation’s mission of widening participation and fair access to higher education.
• Monitor organisational performance against agreed targets and strategic objectives.
• Support the development of policies, systems, and processes that improve quality and student outcomes.
• Provide guidance on growth, sustainability, partnerships, and reputation.
• Act in the best interests of World Learning Group, its students, stakeholders, and wider community.
• Attend board meetings and, where required, participate in committees or special advisory groups.

Person Specification

We are looking for an individual who can bring independent judgement, professional expertise, and a commitment to education and social impact. The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Higher education, further education, or private education provision.
• Governance, compliance, risk, or quality assurance.
• Office for Students regulatory requirements or UK higher education regulation.
• Finance, audit, legal, or organisational strategy.
• Student experience, safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• University partnerships, academic quality, or institutional development.
• Business growth, marketing, recruitment, or stakeholder engagement.
• Community engagement, widening participation, or social mobility.

Essential Requirements

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• Senior leadership, governance, advisory, or board-level experience.
• Strong understanding of strategic oversight and organisational accountability.
• Ability to analyse information, ask informed questions, and provide constructive challenge.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Commitment to widening participation, fair access, equality, and student success.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other board members and senior leaders.
• Sufficient time and commitment to attend meetings and contribute effectively.

Desirable Requirements

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience in the UK higher education sector.
• Knowledge of private higher education provision.
• Understanding of OfS expectations, quality assurance, and student outcomes.
• Previous experience as a trustee, governor, director, or non-executive board member.
• Experience supporting organisations through growth, change, or regulatory development.

What We Offer

An opportunity to contribute to the growth and governance of a purpose-driven education organisation. The chance to support widening participation and fair access to higher education. A collaborative board environment with a focus on quality, accountability, and student outcomes. The opportunity to use your expertise to make a meaningful impact on learners and communities.

Time Commitment

The Non-Executive Board Member will be expected to attend regular board meetings, contribute to discussions, review papers in advance, and participate in relevant committees or advisory work when required. The expected commitment is approximately (insert number) days per year, including meetings, preparation, and occasional strategic events.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to: World Learning Group welcomes applications from individuals who share our commitment to widening participation, fair access, good governance, and high-quality education.