Recruitment for new International Advisory Board Members is now open

The Open University is recognised internationally as the most important innovation in higher education of the last forty years. Since its foundation in 1969 it has opened the doors of higher education to more than 2 million students around the world and attracts over 200,000 students to its courses and qualifications each year.

The Open University Business School is an outstanding success story, with a truly global population of over 30,000 business, management and law students studying in over 100 countries. Its International Advisory Board is an exciting body which has been providing sound and knowledgeable strategic insight to the Dean, the School Executive Team and the wider University for the last three years. New members will build strong relationships with the corporate sector and other external stakeholders, and act in an ambassadorial role by providing input into the external promotion of the School. The Board will also facilitate the School's plans for further international development.

Candidates will have operated at board level (either as executives or non-executives) within the private or non-profit sectors with a successful record of leadership, influencing others and delivering change. Strong intellectual and analytical ability and effective communication skills are essential.

Appointments will be for three years. The posts are not remunerated but expenses are paid. A formal time commitment of around seven days a year is required.

For further information about the role, including details of how to apply, please refer to our Business Development Team by email OUBS-IAB@open.ac.uk using reference IABR to request an information pack, or telephone on +44 (0)1908 653589 (during office hours). Applications should be recieved by noon on Thursday 30 June 2011.

The information pack is also available in large print, disk or audiotape (minicom 01908 654901).

The Open University promotes diversity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.