Burnley College - Principal & Chief Executive

Dodd Partners; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The role requires inspirational leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to delivering excellent student outcomes while guiding the college toward sustainable revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of strategic and operational leadership in the education sector.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Corporation Board and Senior Leadership Team to develop and execute strategic plans.
• Lead the college to achieve high standards in learning, teaching and assessment.
• Drive commercial strategies to ensure revenue generation and sustainable growth.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Burnley College - Principal & Chief Executive

Vacancy Description

Dodd Partners is delighted to be working with Burnley College to recruit their next Principal Chief Executive. With a rich heritage and a reputation for curriculum innovation, prudent fiscal management and exceptional student experience, Burnley College is devoted to serving the communities of Lancashire whilst preparing students for today's changing world. The successful candidate will champion the college's mission and help shape the college's future whilst upholding its record of delivering technical and vocational education that is inclusive, of the highest quality and responsive to the needs of employers across the region and beyond.

This exciting opportunity entails close collaboration with the Corporation Board and management of the Senior Leadership Team to develop and execute strategic and innovative plans that cater to the evolving needs of the diverse community the college serves. Key responsibilities will include delivering the highest standards in learning, teaching and assessment, spearheading commercial strategies to ensure revenue generation, fulfilling statutory and regulatory obligations and leading the college's growth strategy. To succeed you must be enthusiastic about the college's mission, values and aspirations, with the ability to inspire a dedicated team to promote a culture of continuous quality and performance improvement.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished leader with a track record of operational and strategic excellence, ideally drawn from across the education sector. They must demonstrate commercial acuity, strategic vision and a deep commitment to promoting quality and fiscal management that are aligned to exceptional student outcomes. The Principal Chief Executive must command respect through effective communication, inspirational leadership (internally and externally) and by placing learners at the heart of all endeavours to ensure Burnley College continues to thrive in today's challenging economic landscape.

This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the ongoing legacy of a high performing college and to lead the way for its future.

We close for applications at 9 am on Monday 22nd September 2025.