The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.
The Open University is seeking a Director of Skills & Work-Based Learning to provide institutional leadership at a pivotal moment in the evolution of skills, workforce development and employer-led education. The role combines strategic leadership, external influence, and transformation leadership, requiring a senior leader with a strong track record of operating at institutional and sector level, capable of shaping strategy, influencing policy, and delivering complex transformation.