FE Governor

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

Job summary

A leading further education college in Waterlooville seeks experienced governors to enhance its Board's effectiveness. Successful candidates will provide strategic oversight in areas such as curriculum quality and community impact. Applicants from diverse professional backgrounds, especially in education, health, and innovation, are encouraged to apply. Benefits include structured induction and ongoing development support for active Board engagement.

Benefits

Induction program

Mentoring support

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in curating quality and strategic curriculum activities.
• Experience in leadership roles within education or related sectors is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and challenge to the Board.
• Engage actively in Board activities and committees.
• Support development and governance across the college.

Job description

Governor: Strategic / Curriculum & Quality Focus

Havant and South Downs College (HSDC) is a leading further education college serving learners across Hampshire and the surrounding region. With an annual turnover of approximately £40 million, the College delivers a broad portfolio of academic and vocational programmes for 16–19 learners, apprentices, adult learners and higher education students.

HSDC is committed to high-quality provision, inclusion and student success, underpinned by a strong culture of staff dedication and community impact.

The Board of Governors plays a vital role in providing strategic oversight, challenge and support. With several upcoming vacancies, HSDC now seeks to appoint three skilled governors to strengthen Board capacity and address key skills gaps at a pivotal stage in the College’s recovery and development.

Governor: Audit

A senior‑level qualified accountant (e.g. CFO, Deputy Finance Officer or equivalent) with strong experience in audit, risk, assurance and internal controls. The successful candidate will bring an independent, enquiring mindset to the Audit Committee, supporting robust governance, compliance and risk oversight. Prior governance experience is desirable but not essential.

Governor: Finance & Estates

A senior qualified finance professional with strong commercial awareness and experience of financial planning, sustainability and performance scrutiny within complex organisations. This role will contribute to the Finance & Estates Committee, providing strategic challenge and oversight of financial resilience and long‑term planning. There is potential for progression into a committee chair role over time.

Governor: Strategic / Curriculum & Quality Focus

A governor with senior‑level experience that strengthens the Board’s wider capability, particularly in relation to curriculum, quality and learning. HSDC welcomes candidates from backgrounds including education leadership, quality assurance, higher education, business leadership, estates, health and safety, marketing, AI or digital innovation.

HSDC values diversity of thought, sound judgement and collaborative challenge. Governors are supported through a structured induction programme, mentoring and ongoing development, and are expected to engage actively in Board and committee activity.

If you are passionate about education and supporting learners and communities across Hampshire, HSDC would welcome your interest.

For full details, please click the link below to view the Governor Vacancy Information Pack.

Skills

• Wide range of experience considered