Chair of the Board of Directors

Chair of the Board of Directors, NCUK Ltd

Manchester – Hybrid
£12,456 per annum
2 – 3 days per month

NCUK is unique in UK higher education. Created by a consortium of leading UK universities dedicated to giving international students access to leading universities worldwide and helping them to succeed when they get there. Since its inception in 2003, NCUK’s high quality pathway programmes have enabled over 45,000 overseas students to gain admission to university.

Today, NCUK has a network of quality-assured delivery partners in over 40 countries across four continents. NCUK programmes prepare international students for study at undergraduate and postgraduate level, with embedded English language and study skills. NCUK students have access to universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada and Malaysia and benefit from excellent advice and guidance on university admission and beyond.

We are now seeking to appoint a Chair who can lead the Board of Directors and work closely with the Chief Executive to focus upon the continued growth and development of the company as it delivers its strategy to grow in a very competitive, constantly changing and dynamic international market.

As Chair, you will possess a proven track record of leading organisations, particularly those going through significant change. Pragmatic in your approach, you will be well-organised, able to think strategically and possess exceptional interpersonal skills. As an experienced non-executive, you will understand the importance of working in partnership with key stakeholders with diplomacy, utilising your powers of persuasion to support our continued success. Above all, you will easily be able to demonstrate a strong and visible commitment to NCUK’s mission, values, and strategic objectives.

For more information, please download our recruitment pack.

For a confidential discussion, please speak to our advising consultants at Anderson Quigley: Elyse Turner-Pearce on +44 (0)7808 648 559 or Helene Usherwood on +44 (0)7719 322 669.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 05 September 2024.

NCUK aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.