Principal & CEO

AoC Executive Recruitment; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in West Yorkshire is seeking a Principal & CEO to transform learning and lead the college towards excellence. The role involves enhancing partnerships, ensuring financial stability, and inspiring staff and learners. The ideal candidate will have a significant track record in strategic leadership and a strong understanding of quality assurance. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant community with a commitment to inclusivity and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a relevant organization.
• Strong track record of achievement and quality assurance expertise.
• Ability to motivate staff and foster a positive culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the college towards excellence and financial stability.
• Enhance partnerships and influence within the community.
• Inspire staff and learners to achieve their potential.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial stewardship

Emotional intelligence

Motivational skills

Job description

Principal & CEO

Shipley College is a successful, impactful further education college, with a mission to be a beacon of opportunity and transform lives through learning. The college delivers high quality, high value technical post-16 provision to young people and adults, and our inclusive culture provides a welcoming environment for generations of learners from within and beyond our local area.

We are outward‑looking and our offer is aligned with the growth sectors in Bradford, the 2025 UK City of Culture and an area defined by energy, youth and ambition. We enjoy an Outstanding financial health rating and the college is in an absolutely stunning environment, based in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saltaire.

Due to the progression of the current postholder, we have a superb opportunity for a new Principal and CEO to further develop and lead the college to ever greater heights. The new postholder will lead us on our journey towards excellence, while ensuring our ongoing financial stability through progressing our opportunities for growth and diversification. A strong ambassador internally and externally, our new leader will enhance our partnerships, reputation and influence, while inspiring our staff and learners.

Key responsibilities

The postholder must demonstrate proven experience of strong, strategic leadership and management, with the creativity and commercial skills to best serve our local employers and community. They should demonstrate a strong track record of achievement in a senior leadership role within an organisation of relevant size, scale and complexity, with a sound understanding of quality assurance and financial stewardship. Visibility, high emotional intelligence and the ability to motivate at all levels and foster a values‑led culture of high aspiration are key to success.

Qualifications

A strong track record of achievement in a senior leadership role within an organisation of relevant size, scale and complexity, with a sound understanding of quality assurance and financial stewardship.