FE Governor

SGOSS - Governors for Schools; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds is seeking experienced professionals for voluntary Governor positions. Roles include Vice Chair of the Corporation Board and Committee Lead Governor. These positions offer a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of technical education and contribute to sustainable community development. Candidates with governance experience and a commitment to education are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, recruitment, senior leadership, or organisational development is essential.
• Senior-level professionals with vision and understanding of skills and education policy preferred.
• Early-career professionals with potential are also welcome.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic direction and governance excellence.
• Champion innovation, inclusion, and community impact.
• Work with the Chair and senior leaders to guide strategic priorities.

Skills

Local Community Links

Education/Teaching

Finance

Strategic Leadership

Job description

Leeds College of Building (LCB) is seeking two new Governors to join its ambitious and sector-leading Corporation Board. As the UK’s only specialist construction college, LCB serves over 5,000 learners and plays a vital role in addressing regional and national skills priorities. With a strong focus on technical education and apprenticeships, and close links to industry, the College is committed to transforming lives through high-quality, employer-responsive learning.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals to help steer the strategic direction of a unique and growing institution, recognised for its contribution to economic growth, social mobility, and workforce development. Governors will play a key role in shaping the future of the College, supporting governance excellence, and championing innovation, inclusion, and community impact.

The Board is recruiting to the following roles:

1. Vice Chair of the Corporation Board – to support succession planning and provide strategic leadership. The role requires a senior-level professional with vision, commercial insight, and an understanding of skills and education policy. The Vice Chair will work closely with the Chair and senior leaders to help guide the College’s strategic priorities and represent it externally.
2. Committee Lead Governor – to strengthen governance through one of the College’s key committees (Search & Governance or Employment & Remuneration). Candidates should bring experience in governance, recruitment, senior leadership, or organisational development. Early-career professionals with potential to grow into the role are also welcome.

These voluntary roles offer a meaningful way to influence the future of technical education and contribute to inclusive economic development across the region and beyond.

Skills

• Local Community Links
• Education/Teaching
• Finance
• Strategic Leadership