FE College Audit Committee Member

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based education provider is looking for a Corporation Member to join its Audit Committee. The role involves governance and financial oversight and requires an auditor or chartered accountant with senior-level experience. Meetings are held in the evenings via Zoom with a time commitment of about one day per month. This unpaid position is aimed at enhancing the strategic direction of UCG and its contribution to education.

Qualifications

• An auditor or chartered accountant with senior-level experience in a similar organization.
• Knowledge in risk management, cybersecurity, and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Involved in UCG’s development with influence on strategic direction.
• Governance and financial oversight aligned to the Audit Committee.

Skills

Audit experience

Risk management knowledge

Cybersecurity understanding

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

United Colleges Group (UCG) is looking for a Corporation Member to join the Audit Committee. UCG was formed by the merger of City of Westminster College and the College of North West London in August 2017. Based in London, UCG aims to provide high-quality post-16 and adult education and skills training, collaborating with schools, colleges, universities, borough councils and employers to raise educational and vocational attainment. In the 2024 Ofsted inspection, UCG was graded Good overall and noted for contributing to local skills needs.

UCG educates over 12,000 learners per year across 6 sites in central and North West London, including 16-18-year-olds, adults, apprentices and students with high needs. The organisation has an annual turnover of about £59m and offers education across a wide range of vocational areas and levels.

We value diversity among staff, students and governors and are committed to ensuring those voices are heard to improve the experience of all stakeholders. UCG works with partners such as Business London, West London Alliance and Central London Forward to align its education and skills offer with the needs of students, employers and other stakeholders. A significant property redevelopment programme is under way, with a new campus planned for Wembley (expected to complete in 2028).

More information about United College Group is available in its College Plan and Accountability Agreement on UCG’s website.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Corporation Member you will be closely involved in UCG’s development and have direct influence on its strategic direction and overall outcomes. The role requires governance and financial oversight aligned to the Audit Committee’s remit.

Qualifications and Experience

• An auditor or chartered accountant with experience at a senior level in a similarly sized organisation.
• Knowledge in areas such as risk management, cybersecurity and health and safety would be advantageous.
• An interest in how Further Education furthers the careers and life chances of adults and young people.

Practical Details

• This is an unpaid role.
• Committee meetings are in the evenings, held on Zoom, with the main Board meeting in person at the Paddington Campus.
• Time commitment is approximately one day per month.

Application Process

Interested applicants should provide a copy of their CV with a covering letter outlining why they are interested in the role and what attributes they can bring. United Colleges Group is an Equal Opportunities employer. All governors are required to complete an enhanced DBS check on appointment.