Governors

Do you have a keen interest in further education and a passion for improving lives and opportunities within the community? If so, then North Kent College are looking to engage new Governors to join the corporation board and really make a difference to the future of our young people.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Friday 12th April 2024.

Commitment: 12-15 meetings per year

About the role

The North Kent College Corporation Board is made up of 20 individuals with a broad base of skills and experience drawn from the local and wider communities served by the College. The role of the Governor is fundamental to strong and effective Governance and is, therefore, key to North Kent College’s continued success. The Governors will bring experience at a strategic or senior level with a real recognition of the difference that education makes to the lives of thousands of people each year. North Kent College is committed to further achieving equality and diversity on the Corporation Board, both cultural diversity and vocational diversity are important considerations to help represent its communities.

The appointed Governor(s) will provide expertise in their area and ensure the collaboration of governors is effective and of the highest standards, working as a coherent unit and working in close partnership with the Management Team, to achieve the College’s strategy and objectives.

Together, the Corporation Board will review the College’s mission, consider strategic developments, systematically monitor college and management performance, review and monitor the implementation of a range of college policies, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements at all times. The Corporation is charged with developing an environment that enables the College to fulfil its mission, for the benefit of learners and the community.

Responsibilities:

• Involvement and contribution to meet the needs of everyone in the college community.
• Abide by the Seven Principles of Public Life as laid down in the Nolan Principles – selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
• Adhere to a Code of Conduct.
• Each year of office, members will need to complete a Register of Interests form declaring any interest, financial or other, which might influence their judgement.
• Attendance of a minimum number of meetings per year (approx. 12-15).
• Continuous assessment on performance and recommendations for improvement.

The benefits:

• A chance to develop skills in a strategic leadership role.
• The opportunity to work with a team of Governors and staff in achieving the goal of becoming an outstanding further and higher education provider.
• Training to develop an understanding of specific college management issues.
• A sense of achievement in making a difference to the College and the community.

Who we are looking for

Recognising the ambitious strategy, we seek to engage strategic leaders from the local and wider area to support the Board in this journey and bring a passion for success and recognition of the value of post-16 education to society.

North Kent College seeks to engage Governors with a passion for Education and a drive to build on our continued success for the benefit of learners, people, the local community and employers. Areas of particular focus, in relation to skills and expertise are:

• Marketing
• Local business leaders
• Capital projects
• Commercial/corporate finance
• Local demographic and skills priorities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and successful Governing Board and make a genuine impact on the future success of the College and its learners. You will support the development and influence the direction of North Kent College at a time of great momentum as we seek to secure the finances, grow the organisation and aspire to provide outstanding, meaningful education opportunities for learners across North Kent.

Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Friday 12th April 2024.