College Governor. Job in City of London Education & Training Jobs

Henry Blue; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading further education college in London is seeking passionate Board Members to join its dynamic team. As a Governor, you will help shape the College's vision and ensure students and the community receive outstanding education. This voluntary role is an opportunity for individuals with ambition and strategic experience to influence growth and make a lasting impact in vocational and technical education.

Responsibilities

• Make a real and lasting contribution to the success and life chances of young people and adults across the area.
• Influence strategy at a time of major momentum, innovation and organisational growth.
• Join a committed Board that provides strong leadership, accountability and oversight in an active not symbolic capacity.
• Help ensure public funds are used effectively and support high-quality teaching, learning and skills development.
• Champion adaptability, anticipate community needs, and help the College respond to emerging priorities.

Skills

Passion for vocational and technical education

Strong sense of ambition

Strategic experience

Job description

About the Company

Become a Governor and Help Shape the Future of Skills, Education and Opportunity. We are seeking passionate, forward-thinking Board Members to join our dynamic and ambitious Corporation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to the strategic direction of one of London's most diverse and impactful further education colleges.

About the Role

As a Governor, you will play a central role in guiding the College's vision, supporting our continued growth, and ensuring that students, employers and our community receive outstanding education and training opportunities. You will be part of a high-performing Board that is committed to creating positive change locally, regionally and nationally.

Responsibilities

• Make a real and lasting contribution to the success and life chances of young people and adults across the area.
• Influence strategy at a time of major momentum, innovation and organisational growth.
• Join a committed Board that provides strong leadership, accountability and oversight in an active not symbolic capacity.
• Help ensure public funds are used effectively and support high-quality teaching, learning and skills development.
• Champion adaptability, anticipate community needs, and help the College respond to emerging priorities such as digital transformation and future workforce demands.

Qualifications

Your expertise will help strengthen our mission to equip students, employers and the community with the skills they need to thrive.

Required Skills

• Passion for vocational and technical education.
• Strong sense of ambition.
• Strategic experience.

Preferred Skills

• Leadership experience in Quality of Teaching & Learning.
• Leadership experience in Digital Transformation & Artificial Intelligence.
• Leadership experience in Finance & Accounting.
• Leadership experience in Property, Estates & Capital Projects.
• Leadership experience in Organisational Development.

Pay range and compensation package

This is a rewarding, non-remunerated, voluntary role that offers significant professional and personal impact.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome individuals who bring passion for vocational and technical education, a strong sense of ambition, and the strategic experience to help us continue building success.