Employment type: Voluntary board member
Time Commitment: 2-3 meetings (online) per year plus optional additional work
School: STEM
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For more in depth detail about our Employer Advisory Boards you can access our Information Pack
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:
At the School of STEM, our industry-aligned, hands-on programmes are designed to prepare graduates for success in the fast-evolving world of technology.Our faculty are designing and delivering cutting-edge programmes that aim to meet the evolving needs of employers and prepare graduates for tomorrow’s challenges. Our departments include:
Department of Undergraduate Computing
Department of Postgraduate Computing and Technology
Department of Distance Learning Computing
Department of Engineering
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:
* Systems Development / DevOps
* Cyber Security
* Data Science / Analytics
* Artificial Intelligence
* IT Infrastructure (cloud, on-prem)
* Human Computer Interaction (UX, accessibility)
* Systems thinking and planning
* Legal and regulatory understanding
* Community representation/championing STEM
* Edge Computing / IoT
* Sustainability in Tech (Green IT)
* Horizon scanning for innovation / forward planning
* Tech entrepreneurship/start-ups
* Tech policy and ethics (especially for AI and Data)
* Product management or user-centered design.
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: 29th June
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.
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