Employer Advisory Board Member – Creativity School of Business Management and Creativity NEW

Manchester, Lancashire
Arden University

Employment type: Voluntary board member

Time Commitment: 2-3 meetings (online) per year plus optional additional work

School: Business Management and Creativity

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About Arden University:

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our School:

The School of Business Management and Creativity offers a unique and innovative approach to education. Our programmes are developed in collaboration with partner employers, thought leaders, and successful alumni from around the world, giving our students the chance to apply proven leadership skills and creative techniques throughout their studies. We have a fantastic team of Academics that are teaching a variety of Business Management courses such as Business Finance, Business Marketing, Business and Computing, Business Accounting and Finance, Business / HR management. About the Opportunity:

Ideally we’re looking for aChief Creative Officer,Creative Director,Design Director,Design or Creative Manger from a large design agency to join our Employer Advisory Board.

Arden University is setting up Employer Advisory Boards to help ensure programmes are industry aligned and responsive to economic and technological change.

As a member of the Employer Advisory Board, you’ll help shape the future of education for the school by sharing your industry expertise and insight. Your contributions will support curriculum development, promote graduate employability, and strengthen partnerships between the faculty and the world of work.

This is a collaborative and strategic role that amplifies employer voice – helping to shape direction and ensure students graduate ready to succeed in the modern workforce.

About You:

You’ll be / have

• Understanding of workforce skills needs and/or experience working with early-career talent.
• Willingness to share knowledge, challenge constructively, and collaborate with academic peers.
• Passionate about preparing the next generation of professionals.
• No prior academic or board experience is required-just practical insight and an interest in education.

You will have experience / knowledge in at least one of the following:

• Creative industries (e.g. visual arts, theatre, film, design councils)
• Experience as a Creative Manager, Design Director, Creative Director or Chief Creative officer.
• Artificial intelligence and its impact on the design industry and ethics
• Sustainable design practices
• Understanding of UK, European, and global job markets for creative and design careers

What’s in it for you?

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible.

• Help shape the future of higher education and workforce development
• Influence curriculum design to ensure it reflects current and future industry
  needs
• Support the employability and social mobility of our diverse student body
• Collaborate with academic leaders and fellow industry experts to drive
  innovation and impact
• Gain experience of cross-sector collaboration to support social impact

Our Values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: 20th July

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.