Non-Executive Board Director and Chair of Awarding Body Committee

hireful; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK is seeking a Non-Executive Board Director to chair the Awarding Body Committee. This part-time role involves shaping the future of legal education and providing strategic oversight of qualifications and assessments. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in education or regulation and a commitment to inclusive leadership. A maximum of 6 in-person days annually is required for this role, which promotes diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Credibility in education, awarding, regulation, or professional bodies.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., Ofqual, SQA).
• Experience providing assurance to boards on compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of qualifications and assessments.
• Chair the Awarding Body Committee.
• Maintain regulatory excellence in legal qualifications.

Skills

Credibility and senior leadership in education

Strong knowledge of qualification design

Experience chairing a board or committee

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Passion for driving change

Job description

Overview

Non-Executive Board Director and Chair of Awarding Body Committee

Location: Remote with some in-person meetings
Department: Board
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Board

Shape the future of legal education deliver change in the legal sector.

Our client is looking for an exceptional Non-Executive Director to join their Board and Chair our Awarding Body Committee.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of legal qualifications and standards in the UK, ensuring they are accessible, innovative, and fit for purpose. You’ll provide strategic oversight of their qualifications and assessments, helping them maintain regulatory excellence and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving education and skills landscape.

What They’re Looking For

• Credibility and senior leadership in education, awarding, regulation, or professional bodies
• Strong knowledge of qualification design, assessment principles, and regulatory frameworks (e.g. Ofqual, SQA, Skills England, Qualifications Wales, CCEA)
• Previous experience of chairing a board, committee or governance body
• 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 public interest, 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 but with the desire to ‘roll up your sleeves’ and support the senior team when required

Time Commitment

• Around 20 days per year, including prep and meetings (mostly virtual)
• Maximum 6 in-person days annually
• Term: Up to 6 years

If you’re excited to help shape a more inclusive, forward-thinking legal profession, they’d love to hear from you.

Following application they will send you more detailed information and a conflict of interest declaration

Application Process

• Submit a full CV
• Submit Awarding Body Conflicts of Interest Form
• Sign a Board Declaration upon application

They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and employees and expects all non-executives to share this commitment. Successful candidates for roles must undergo a DBS and background check as part of the hire process.

They are committed to ensuring that diversity, equality and inclusion are at the heart of their organisation and they welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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