Governor - (Finance) Location: Broxbourne and Ware, Hertfordshire Salary: Unremunerated. Reasonable travel expenses paid About Hertford Regional College Hertford Regional College is a vibrant, dynamic further education college with campuses in Broxbourne and Ware. It provides a wide range of post-16 professional and technical education and training to meet the needs of local employers in key sectors and discrete provision for learners with high needs, higher education and commercial programmes. The large majority of the College’s learners live in Broxbourne, East Herts, London Borough of Enfield, Epping Forest, and Harlow. The Board and the Role The Board of the Hertford Regional College Corporation comprises lively and engaged professionals responsible for the governance of the College. The Board is critical in steering its strategic direction, ensuring financial stability, and meeting the needs and delivery of high-quality education and skills to the College community through its supports of the dynamic and dedicated leadership team and staff to bring to fruition its vision for the future to meet the needs of students, employers, and the local, regional, and national economy. Board members use their professional business expertise, insights, and strategic leadership experience to help us secure a sustainable future and reach and inspire new generations of learners. As we further our vision and realise our ambitions for the College’s future, we are looking for a new Member to join our Board for finace. Time Commitment Preparations for and attendance at meetings and attendance at the Board’s one-day Annual Conference is required. Invitations are also provided throughout the year to join College events as we recognise and celebrate the success and achievements of our students. The Board meets four times a year. Attendance on-site is required. Supported by a committee structure focused on the business-critical aspects of College operations, all members are also expected to join at least one committee aligned with their professional expertise and experience. These meet 3-4 times a year and meetings are on-line. Appointments are for a term of four years. The Benefits to You The government’s plans for a modern and ambitious vision for the UK business landscape makes this is an exciting and interesting time to join us as we explore the opportunities this presents for the College to contribute to business to realise this vision. Being a Board member is a hugely rewarding way to invest your time and expertise not only for personal and professional development but also for the benefit of our students and the local community. Members receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing support and development. There are also opportunities to take on other, specific governance related responsibilities. Who we are looking for Enthusiastic, talented people who can add value to discussions and provide support and constructive challenge to our leadership. Based on our strategic ambitions and overall responsibilities, we particularly seeking interest from individuals who are professionally qualified Accountants with substantial leadership experience in their profession. As the College plays a pivotal role in Hertfordshire, its communities and the surrounding areas, an understanding of the area is also critical either through having lived or worked here. We particularly welcome interest from candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds who will bring a mix of skills and perspectives to our Board, so we remain as reflective of and as diverse as our communities. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, the successful candidate(s) also will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references