Governor

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Hampshire is inviting applications for the role of Governor on its Board. This position requires a commitment of 4-6 hours per month and seeks individuals passionate about education and community service. Governors will engage closely with the College's leadership, support its strategic direction, and contribute to its mission of providing exceptional educational opportunities. This is a unique chance to influence the future of the College and its students during a time of growth and ambition.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for education and motivation to support College success.
• Capacity to interpret and scrutinize complex financial information.
• Ability to provide constructive challenge and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled meetings and engage with College leadership.
• Support the development and direction of Brockenhurst College.
• Contribute to governance and reflect the community's needs.

Skills

Business leadership

Financial analysis

Educational expertise

Job description

Join the Board of Brockenhurst College and support the continued delivery of excellent education, training and career development across Hampshire.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 26th January.

Time Commitment:4 - 6 hours per month.

Who we are

Brockenhurst College, known locally as Brock, is a welcoming and inclusive further education college based in the heart of the New Forest.At Brock, we place learners at the heart of everything we do and have a strong reputation for delivering excellence in teaching and learning, as well as effective all-round student support. All students are supported in strengthening and developing both their academic and personal skills, learning to take responsibility for their own development, to support positive onward progression from the College.

About the role

We seek new Governors to become members of both the Board and at least one other committee, depending on their specialist knowledge and interests. In addition to attending scheduled meetings throughout the year, we encourage Governors to experience the College by linking them with senior leaders and different departments, providing opportunities for them to visit the campuses and meet and speak with students, apprentices and staff.

Peridot Partners and Brockenhurst College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

Who we are looking for

Brockenhurst College is seeking Governors who have an enthusiasm for education and are motivated to help us build on our continued success for the benefit of our students, staff, local communities and employers. We want to hear from individuals whose distinct backgrounds, lived experiences and perspectives will enrich our governance, enhance our decision-making, and ensure we continue to reflect and serve the breadth of the communities we support.

We are searching for senior leaders from the local or wider community who have the capacity to interpret, question and scrutinise complex statistical and financial information. Ideal candidates will be able to offer constructive challenge and, as part of the Board, hold the executive team to account while providing thoughtful guidance and support.

Key areas of expertise we are particularly seeking include:

• Business leaders
• Finance professionals
• Education professionals

What matters most is that Governors are passionate about our mission, share our values and are enthusiastic about joining Brockenhurst College and keen to contribute to our future success.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and successful Governing Board and make a genuine impact on the future success of Brockenhurst College and its students. You will support the development and influence the direction of the College at a time of great momentum as we seek to grow the organisation and aspire to provide outstanding, meaningful education opportunities for students across the local and wider communities.

Please click the link to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 26th January.