Position Description

As a Governor, you will be expected to:

• Provide strategic oversight, shaping the educational character, sustainability and long-term success of the College.
• Work collaboratively with the Governing Body and Board Members to ensure the College’s mission meets community needs.
• Ensure the effective and responsible use of public funds.
• Uphold legal and regulatory compliance, including adherence to the Instrument and Articles of Government and wider FE framework.
• Hold executive leaders to account for the quality of education, learner outcomes and staff performance.
• Safeguard the College’s financial health and long-term sustainability.
• Apply independent judgement, professional expertise and specialist knowledge to Board and committee decision-making.
• Act with integrity, diligence and accountability in all governance responsibilities.
• Serve as an ambassador for the College, strengthening relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Contribute to driving educational excellence and protecting the interests of learners and communities through effective governance.

Selection Criteria

The successful candidates will need to demonstrate:

• Professional credibility, sound judgement and a strong commitment to further education.
• The ability to act as strategic thinkers, analysing complex information and contributing to effective decision making.
• Confidence in providing constructive challenge and informed insight at Board and committee level.
• A commitment to high standards, learner-centred practice and student wellbeing.
• Strong integrity, collaboration and alignment with the College’s mission and impact.

For the Academic Standards and Quality Assurance Committee:

• Senior leadership experience in education, ideally within further education.
• Deep understanding of teaching, learning and strategic curriculum development.
• Experience in safeguarding, local authority education services or 14–16 provision (desirable).
• The ability to contribute expert insight into educational quality and standards.
• Willingness to serve as a full Board member alongside committee responsibilities.

For the Audit Committee:

• Professional expertise in audit, risk, compliance or cyber security, or senior finance qualifications.
• Strong understanding of financial oversight, risk management and governance processes.
• The ability to provide assurance and scrutiny to support transparency and accountability.
• Initial focus on Audit Committee membership, with potential to join the full Board in future.

How to Apply

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