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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Association of Colleges (AoC) as an Area Director for Yorkshire and The Humber
region. AoC is the national voice for further education colleges in England, representing almost 95% of the sector and supporting
over 2.2 million students every year. As a not-for-profit organisation established by colleges, for colleges, we are committed to
transforming lives through education, skills and opportunity.
In this role, the Area Director is our senior representative and primary contact for member colleges across the Yorkshire and The
Humber region. This is an influential role, working closely with college Boards, CEOs/principals and senior teams to understand
and meet their needs. You will champion and represent colleges with key stakeholders, including devolved authorities, and engage
members in AoC’s policy and public affairs work.
We are seeking a strong leader with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, gained from working in a complex stakeholder
environment. You will need a deep understanding of colleges and the further education policy and political environment, ideally
supported by experience in the FE sector. Strong local knowledge of the region’s social and economic context will also be
essential.
We are a values-led organisation with a culture of high performance and commitment. In return for your expertise, we offer a great
package of rewards and a flexible working environment based on mutual trust.
If you’re a confident, strategic and collaborative professional looking to make a difference in an influential role, we’d love to
hear from you!
At AoC, we value trust, flexibility and professional growth. You’ll join a high-performing, mission-led organisation that offers
generous benefits, flexible working, and opportunities to develop your career while making a positive impact on the FE community.
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Please review the full job description and person specification, which outlines the role in more detail. If you have any questions
or would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact the hiring manager, mary.vine-morris@aoc.co.uk.
Hours:
Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week
How to Apply
If you think you have the skills, experience, and attributes to hit the ground running in this position, we would welcome your
application. Click 'apply now' below.
To be considered for this role, your application must be submitted and received by 12pm on 29 September 2025.
Interviews:
Date: 8 October 2025
Location: Onsite, Sheffield College
AoC is committed to providing equal opportunities and embracing diversity. We encourage applications from everyone and will not
discriminate against any applicants on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race,
religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable
you to apply or attend any interview, please email us at careers@aoc.co.uk [careers@aoc.co.uk] to let us know or contact the HR
team via telephone: 020 7034 9900.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity to join the AoC team.