FE Governor

Boards for Education; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

SGOSS - Governors for Schools is seeking a Finance, Resources, and Projects Committee Chair to strengthen strategic governance in Sunderland. The ideal candidate will be a senior financial leader with oversight skills in financial strategy and resource management. This role is crucial in supporting the delivery of the Strategic Plan 2025–2030.

Strong experience in managing complex budgets and multi-site operations is essential to foster a successful governance structure.

Qualifications

• Senior financial leader (e.g., ACA/ACCA or equivalent, CFO/Finance Director level).
• Oversight of financial strategy, resources, and major projects.
• Desirable experience of projects, mergers/acquisitions, or organisational consolidation.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of financial strategy.
• Manage complex budgets and multi-site operations.
• Build strong working relationships.

Skills

Finance

Strategic Leadership

Risk/Compliance

Education

Senior financial leadership qualifications (e.g., ACA/ACCA)

Job description

Finance, Resources and Projects Committee Chair

Education Partnership North East (EPNE) is a dynamic college group bringing together Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College, with campuses spanning the region from Berwick‑upon‑Tweed to the Tees Valley.

EPNE is seeking to appoint two experienced individuals to strengthen strategic governance during a period of significant transition and growth, supporting delivery of the Strategic Plan 2025–2030 and Vision 2030 ambition.

Finance, Resources and Projects Committee Chair:

• Senior financial leader (e.g., ACA/ACCA or equivalent, CFO/Finance Director level).
• Oversight of financial strategy, resources and major projects.
• Experience managing complex budgets and multi‑site operations.
• Desirable experience of projects, mergers/acquisitions, or organisational consolidation.
• Ability to provide constructive challenge and build strong working relationships.

Audit Committee Member

• Deep expertise in audit, governance, compliance and risk management.
• Experience leading audit activity (ideally beyond financial audit into operational/quality‑focused reviews).
• Strong understanding of internal/external audit processes and governance frameworks.
• Experience in regulated environments (FE or similar) advantageous.
• Collaborative approach, focused on driving improvement through effective scrutiny.

Interested? View the full vacancy information pack linked above and apply now.

Skills

• Finance
• Strategic Leadership
• Risk/Compliance
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