Director of Governance

DIRECTOR OF GOVERNANCE

Hours: 15 hours per week

Salary: Circa GBP47,000 per annum (pro rata)

Our College is unique. We are the only specialist further education college in the UK dedicated to construction and the built environment, with an enviable reputation both regionally and nationally. As an award–winning college, we are always looking for exceptional staff to help us to fulfil our ambitions.

The College s Governing Body is seeking to recruit a candidate to play a pivotal role in ensuring high quality governance of the Corporation. You will provide professional and proactive information, advice and support to the Chair, Principal and all Members of the Corporation, enabling them to fully carry out their legal roles and responsibilities, and achieve their ambitions for the College as they strive for excellence. In particular the Governing Body is looking for someone who will approach the role by placing the student and other College stakeholders at the centre of governing processes.

You should also:

• be prepared to develop and innovate as a professional to promote and implement governance practice.

• understand effective governing processes and be able to apply this understanding in a fast–moving Further and Higher Education setting.

• be able to demonstrate independence whilst operating with a team of Governors and College Senior Management.

• be educated to degree level.

In return we offer a warm and welcoming college with outstanding facilities and an excellent benefits package that includes:

• A generous 35 day annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus 8 bank holidays and 10 college closure days (including Christmas).
• A well–respected occupational pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Scheme)
• Free parking at all of our College site (on a first come, first served basis)
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
• Superb opportunities for training and development

Whilst this position is currently all year round, the College would potentially also consider a term time only appointment.

To apply for this role, please visit the vacancies section of our website. Please note that all applications should be completed online please press APPLY and we shall send you our link.

Closing date: Tuesday 11th April 2023

Interview date: Monday 24th April 2023

Please note this position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent Duty and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.