Governance Professional - Huddersfield New College

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Huddersfield is looking for a Governance Professional. This role combines strategic and operational governance responsibilities, supporting the Corporation and its Committees. The ideal candidate will have expertise in governance, understand regulatory compliance, and exhibit leadership skills. The position allows for hybrid working and is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact in education. Enhanced background checks will apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance roles with a strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to combine strategic and operational tasks effectively.
• Capacity to provide leadership and support in governance activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent guidance on governance issues and procedures.
• Clerk meetings and ensure governance business is conducted efficiently.
• Monitor and report on governance developments to the Corporation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Governance knowledge

Effective communication

Job description

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Huddersfield New College

As an HNC colleague, you will have the rare opportunity to shape a better future through supportively challenging staff and students to become their best selves. We work collaboratively to ensure that staff love working at the College and students love learning. As One HNC we embrace difference, celebrate diversity and understand the complexities and challenges of the modern world. We strive to embody our ASPIRE values and are committed to making our vision and mission a daily lived reality. If you share our belief that education, enrichment and enlightenment are the keys to empowering young people to shape a better future, then we would welcome your application for this important role.

The Governance Professional occupies a unique role within the College. They are responsible for keeping the 'conscience' of the College by providing independent, high‑quality guidance on statutory, constitutional, operational, procedural and ethical issues as they affect governance. The Governance Professional is a strategic position responsible for ensuring high standards of governance. Suitable candidates will have the knowledge, skills and confidence to take appropriate action to ensure that the Corporation and its Committees are working efficiently, effectively and within their remit. They provide leadership, advice and support in all governance activities, statutory and regulatory compliance, and external governance relations. In addition, they support the Corporation and its members in evaluating their effectiveness and provide regular updates to the Corporation on relevant developments within the sector.

The successful candidate will combine the strategic elements of the role with the operational aspects which include providing clerking support for meetings (including domestic arrangements, collating and circulating papers, and minuting) and taking responsibility for ensuring that the governance business is conducted efficiently. Due to the nature of the role, there is the opportunity for high levels of independence, autonomy, and hybrid working.

If you are inspired by our vision, if you are passionate about making a positive difference through self‑disciplined hard work, if you are authentically aligned with our ASPIRE values, if you are humble and honestly self‑reflective, HNC may well be the perfect match for you.

We are committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding young people, as such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate will be required for all posts. A Section 128 check will also be required for this post. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The successful candidate will also be subject to additional relevant background and safeguarding checks.

For full details about what professional life as a member of the HNC team will be like, please visit our careers website - https://huddnewcoll.pinpointhq.com/

Assessment & Closing Dates

• Assessment Centre date: Tuesday 16th December 2025
• Closing date: Midnight Sunday 7th December 2025

Application is via the College's recruitment portal: Jobs at HNC | HNC Careers (pinpointhq.com).