Overview
The Board, together with the Chief Executive Officer & Principal, constitutes the highest level of decision-making in the College Group, having overall responsibility for the strategic direction and financial health of the institution. As an Independent Governor, you will be at the heart of the College Group, responsible for determining the education and training provided and the strategy for delivering it, and leading the drive to maintain excellent teaching and learning, improving outcomes for young people and adult learners in Hastings, Eastbourne, Lewes and Newhaven. We are looking to engage Governors with a passion and interest in supporting the lives of young people and adults through education. You do not need to be an expert in education, but you do need the drive and ambition to support others to succeed, to be an ambassador for the college and for our local communities, students, stakeholders, and our people.
Having recently carried out a skills audit of our current Governors, there are some particular areas of expertise that we are keen to engage with the Board. These are:
* Financial management expertise, with either a specialism in FE and/or a qualified accountant.
* Audit knowledge and experience.
* Digital/AI expertise.
* Expertise in complex capital and infrastructure projects.
* Experience in marketing and strategic communications.
* Organisational culture and managing change.
* FE curriculum and quality expertise.
* Knowledge of the Lewes/Newhaven local areas, ideally with an existing network within local industries and/or relationships with key community stakeholders.
ESCG, formed in 2018 following a merger between Sussex Coast College Hastings and Sussex Downs College, is the leading destination for further education in East Sussex. The College spans four campuses and offers a variety of traditional sixth form subjects, alongside vocational and professional courses, apprenticeships and more. We pride ourselves on being welcoming and inclusive, with a strong sense of community and a commitment to improving outcomes for all who study with us.
We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and strive to build inclusive organisations and campaigns. We aim to reflect the communities we serve and to ensure that everyone is treated with decency and respect.
Our commitment to diversity
We are proud to have an exceptional track record of leading inclusive recruitment campaigns that enhance diversity of leadership teams and boards. As a recruitment partner, we will:
* Constructively challenge exclusive and restrictive criteria in role profiles.
* Ensure advertising materials use inclusive language and imagery.
* Promote roles within sector-specific networking forums where possible.
* Prioritise diversity in projects to reflect the people and communities served.
* Challenge inappropriate behaviour and practices when required.
* Make reasonable adjustments as needed.
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