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Governor Solihull College and University Centre
Join Solihull College and University Centre and use your expertise in curriculum and quality to support the College as a Governor as they inspire everyone to succeed.
Solihull College & University Centre is a large general further education college situated in Solihull in the West Midlands. It has three sites, in central Solihull, in north Solihull at Smith’s Wood and in Stratford-upon-Avon. The merger between Solihull College & University Centre and Stratford-upon-Avon College in February 2018 was seen as one of the best managed in the country.
We have over 10,000 students and a core population of 16–18-year-olds, the majority of which come from Birmingham and the West Midlands. We offer a diverse provision across A levels, T levels, apprenticeships and higher education, providing excellent pathways for all our students.
We now seek a new Governor to join us in our mission to be a reflective and progressive organisation that supports and inspires everyone to succeed. This new Governor will have experience and expertise in curriculum, quality, apprenticeships and further education.
About the role.
The Corporation is comparable to a board of non-executive directors. It is composed of members from the local community, stakeholders, students and staff members. Working closely with the Principal, the Corporation is responsible for approving the College’s mission statement, establishing college strategy and maintaining the overall framework of policies and procedures within which the college operates. Governors help the College to maintain a long-term focus whilst working on its shorter-term goals and plans. The day-to-day management of the College is very much the responsibility of the Principal and the Executive Management Team.
Appointed individuals will need to attend Corporation and Committee meetings throughout the year, as well as strategic planning, training, and development activities. We estimate that our Governors dedicate around 10 hours per month to their roles.
Who we are looking for.
As we look to further strengthen our Board, we now seek to engage a new Governor with experience and expertise across curriculum and quality, student experience, apprenticeships and further education.
The successful candidate will have a passion for education, be committed to the College and its values, and understand the importance of education to all learners and the wider community.
Whilst previous governance experience is welcomed, it is not essential. All new Governors will be supported by our Director of Corporate Governance Risk and Compliance, Sam Bromwich, with a comprehensive induction and training process and ongoing support thereafter.
What’s in it for me?
* Make a positive contribution to the local community.
* Understand how Further Education works and its importance to the local economy.
* Help to shape the delivery of skills to meet the needs of the local area.
* Gain experience of finance and risk in a different sector.
* Develop your understanding of, and skills in, governance.
* Meet professionals from outside your employment sector.
* Gain access to a wide variety of skills and experience from other board members who operate at different levels.
* Provide an opportunity to gain Board level experience and work closely with colleagues in committees to gain in-depth understanding of issues.
* Become involved in reviewing strategy and setting strategic direction.
Learn more about Solihull College and University Centre:
Peridot Partners and Solihull College & University Centre 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.
If you would like to know more about this role please contact Olivia Robson.
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