FE Governor

SGOSS - Governors for Schools; Warrington; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A college governing body in Warrington is seeking new Governors to enhance its Board. The roles include Chair of the Corporation, Audit Committee Member, and Standards & Curriculum Committee Member. Interested candidates should have significant governance experience and a strong focus on improving education quality and financial oversight.

Qualifications

• Significant governance and strategic experience required for Chair of the Corporation.
• Professionally qualified finance, assurance, or risk specialist needed for the Audit Committee.
• Education quality specialist with FE or wider sector improvement experience required for the Standards & Curriculum Committee.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of vision, risk, finance, and organizational direction as Chair.
• Strengthen oversight of audit, compliance, and internal controls for the Audit Committee.
• Contribute to the College’s focus on performance, data, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Education/Teaching

Finance

Strategic Leadership

Job description

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking new Governors to strengthen its Board and support the continued growth of this high-performing, inclusive, and community-focused further education college. With strong financial health, over 4,000 learners, and a recent “Good” Ofsted outcome with outstanding/strong judgments in key areas, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a college recognised for its positive impact and commitment to delivering exceptional technical and vocational education.

The Board is looking to appoint three Governors to key strategic roles – Chair of the Corporation, Audit Committee Member, and Standards & Curriculum Committee Member – to help guide the College as it continues its journey.

A senior leader with significant governance and strategic experience is sought to serve as Chair of the Corporation, providing oversight of vision, risk, finance, and organisational direction.

A professionally qualified finance, assurance, or risk specialist is required for the Audit Committee, helping to strengthen oversight of audit, compliance, and internal controls.

An education quality specialist, ideally with FE or wider sector improvement experience, is sought to join the Standards & Curriculum Committee, contributing to the College’s strong focus on performance, data, and continuous improvement.

Skills

• Education/Teaching
• Finance
• Strategic Leadership
• Address: Winwick Road, Warrington, Cheshire