Non-Executive Board Director

Bloomsbury Institute London is a vibrant and diverse higher education provider delivering undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Business, and Law. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment where every student can excel, feel supported, and achieve their aspirations.

Bloomsbury is looking for an exceptional Non-Executive Director to join our Board, an individual who is able to bring academic leadership experience from within the higher education sector. Bloomsbury is on an ambitious journey and we are seeking a capable individual to join our Board who can influence the future direction of the Institute. This is an exciting opportunity where you will provide strategic input to the running of the Institute, helping us maintain academic and regulatory excellence and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving education and skills landscape.

What We’re Looking For

• Credibility and academic leadership in higher education, awarding, regulation.
• Strong knowledge of qualification design, assessment principles, and regulatory frameworks (OFS, HESA, CUC Code of Governance, UKVI, TDAP).
• Experience of providing assurance to a board or regulator on compliance or quality matters.
• A strategic mindset and commitment to inclusive, future-facing leadership.
• Passion for driving change, challenging the status quo, and mentoring senior leaders.
• Commitment to learner protection and regulatory integrity.
• Willingness to provide constructive challenge while maintaining professional relationships.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to support evidence-based decision-making.
• The integrity, curiosity, and collaboration to thrive in a diverse, high-performing Board with a “can do” mindset to support the senior team when required.
• Commercial acumen. 

Time Commitment

• Up to 24 days per year, including prep and meetings (mostly virtual)
• Maximum 6 in-person days annually
• Term: Up to 4 years

If you’re excited to help shape a more inclusive, forward-thinking higher education institution, we’d love to hear from you.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• • Submit a full CV and covering letter detailing your suitability to: Antony Charles, Head of People and Development at antony.charles@bil.ac.uk by the closing date.

Bloomsbury Institute is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and employees and expects all non-executives to share this commitment. We are committed to ensuring that diversity, equality and inclusion are at the heart of our organisation and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.