Employer Advisory Board Member - Criminology, Criminal Justice and Law

Arden University; Baginton; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

Arden University seeks a voluntary board member for the Employer Advisory Board to help align their programs with industry needs. This collaborative role involves sharing expertise to enhance curriculum design, supporting employability, and fostering partnerships within the field of criminology, criminal justice, and law.

Benefits

Influence future workforce development

Collaborate with industry experts

Gain valuable experience in education-related initiatives

Qualifications

• Professional with current or recent experience in relevant sector.
• Understanding of workforce skills needs.
• Willingness to share knowledge and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Shape future education by sharing industry expertise.
• Support curriculum development and promote graduate employability.
• Participate in 2-3 online meetings per year.

Skills

Industry knowledge

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Employment type: Voluntary board member

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

School: Criminology, Criminal Justice and Law

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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 Criminoloy, Criminal Justice and Law is one of three schools in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law. The school comprises of four departments, Criminology and Criminal Justice UG, Criminology and Crminal Justice PG, Investigation, Security and Defence and Law, that host a variety of vocationally focused and academic degrees at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

About the Opportunity:

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

• A professional with current or recent experience in a relevant sector (industry, public sector, non-profit, etc.).
• 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:

• Law enforcement (policing, investigations, interviewing, leadership)
• Forensic science (lab work, pathology, anthropology)
• Criminal justice system (law, courts, probation, prisons, coroners)
• Police education (College of Policing, PEQF, PCDA, DHEP, Direct Entry)
• Legal systems (civil/criminal law, in-house legal, legal tech/design)
• Security and defence (MoD, NCA, civil service)
• Private sector (corporate security, forensics, consulting)
• Non-profit / advocacy (charities, NGOs, victim support)
• Government and policy (civil service, regulatory bodies, policy analysis)
• Research and academia (teaching, research, advisory boards, examining)
• Public speaking and communications
• Professional standards (Police Code of Ethics, ISO, H&S)
  
  

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: 2nd of 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.