Director of Governance and Data Protection Officer

Lakes College; Workington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakes College is seeking its next Director of Governance and Data Protection Officer to support the Board of Governors through a period of change and development.

You will advise on statutory, constitutional, procedural and ethical matters, drive governance, compliance and external governance relations, and help evaluate board effectiveness while engaging with external stakeholders including colleagues at the Department for Education.

Job description

We are delighted to be working with Lakes College to recruit their next Director of Governance and Data Protection Officer.

This is an exciting time to join the College and play a pivotal role in supporting the Board of Governors through an important period of change and development. As an independent and trusted adviser to the Chair and Board, you will provide expert guidance on statutory, constitutional, procedural and ethical matters, ensuring governance arrangements support the College’s strategic ambitions.

You will provide leadership, advice and support across governance, statutory and regulatory compliance and external governance relations. Working closely with governors and the executive team, you will support the Board in evaluating its effectiveness, training and development, while keeping members informed of sector developments, emerging guidance and relevant legislation.

The successful candidate will bring the credibility, judgement and influence to build strong relationships at Board and executive level, engage effectively with external stakeholders, including colleagues at the Department for Education, and ensure the Board remains accountable to its internal and external stakeholders.

Based on the fringe of the fells, Lakes College offers an exceptional quality of life alongside the opportunity to contribute to an ambitious organisation supporting the region’s evolving technical and vocational skills needs.