Independent Chair of Education Partnership Board

BCP COUNCIL; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bournemouth seeks a Chair for the education partnership board. The role is a consultancy position aimed at uniting educational leaders to shape the local education landscape. Candidates should have experience in senior leadership roles and a strong understanding of current education issues. The role offers competitive pay and the opportunity to impact the education system positively.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Opportunity to shape educational landscape

Qualifications

• Experience operating at a senior strategic leadership level in education.
• Track record of making a significant systems leadership impact.
• Ability to build and unite a diverse team with diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Chair the education partnership board and drive education agenda.
• Unite partners around educational objectives.
• Implement strong governance for identified priorities.

Skills

Knowledge of the education sector

Experience in senior strategic leadership

Collaborative working skills

Ability to inspire and unite leaders

Job description

Overview

Dynamics Position No. and Role Profile Code bcpcouncil/TP/102/2733. Contract Type: Casual. Closing Date: 17 October, 2025. Job Category: Education. Business Unit: Education and Skills. Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom. Posted on: 17 September, 2025.

About BCP

We are a vibrant conurbation nestled on south coast bounded by the Purbecks and the new forest. We have a thriving education system of 98 schools, a college and three universities serving an increasingly diverse population of x000 children and young people who deserve our best. In the context of the southwest region, BCP is a high performing authority as measured by KS2 SATs and Progress 8 outcomes. However, the BCP education landscape is one with many partners, with their own governance, ethos and priorities. This can lead to a feeling of a system that is ‘fractured’ rather than ‘cohesive’.

What you will be doing

We are looking for a chair of our soon to be established education partnership board. The Board will be a ‘Self-Improving Education Board’, a board where the system partners collaboratively own, set and drive the ‘big picture’ education agenda and work as one cohesive system leadership for the local area. The board will lead the local education system taking the decisions that can only be taken at the system-leadership level. The main goal of the role is to unite partners around this purpose, establish objectives aligned with this purpose, and implement strong governance for the identified priorities. We also expect the chair to bring fresh ideas and an external perspective to our work, ensuring the right balance of support and challenge to the board.

What we are looking for

A passionate individual with a broad knowledge and understanding of the education sector and current issues affecting it. You must have experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation, coupled with a track record of making a significant systems leadership impact. You will have the ability to inspire, convene and unite leaders from across the system to deliver the best for all our children and young people. We are looking for someone who excels at collaborative working, can build and unite a diverse team with tact, diplomacy and where necessary, assertiveness.

What we offer

The role will be paid on a consultancy basis. The daily rate will be competitive. You will have the opportunity to shape the BCP education landscape. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and two references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.

How to apply

Please submit a comprehensive CV to Lisa Linscott and a supporting statement which outlines your reasons for applying and what relevant skills and experience you would bring to the role. For a confidential discussion regarding the role please contact Lisa Linscott on Lisa Linscott at bcpcouncil.gov.uk.