Why join Activate Learning as a Governor?
Activate Learning is an ambitious, forward-thinking education group driving positive, long-term change through learning. We focus on each learner as an individual—helping them make informed choices, shape their futures, and follow the career path that’s right for them. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, while providing businesses with work‑ready talent.
Our Corporation Board is made up of highly skilled Governors from diverse professional and personal backgrounds. They bring invaluable expertise, dedicating their time and insight to provide strategic guidance and governance to our senior leadership team.
What do we look for in a Governor?
When vacancies arise on the Corporation Board, we seek outstanding individuals who share our vision and values. We are particularly interested in candidates who
* Have senior leadership and strategic decision‑making experience.
* Can demonstrate a strong personal commitment to education and the transformation it enables.
* Understand the complexity of large organisations and can operate confidently at a strategic level.
As a Governor, you will work alongside talented and experienced colleagues to provide strategic leadership to a respected organisation that makes a tangible difference to thousands of lives.
Board meetings take place across our colleges in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Surrey, so some travel between sites is required.
What skills are we currently seeking?
We regularly review the expertise on our Board to ensure it reflects the needs of our organisation and the communities we serve. At present, we are especially keen to hear from candidates with knowledge and leadership experience in the following areas:
* Further Education – knowledge of the FE sector, with insight into learner pathways, funding, and policy.
* Higher Education – strategic understanding of the higher education sector, partnerships, and pathways that support learner progression.
* Careers and Digital – expertise in preparing learners for the evolving world of work, and leveraging digital innovation in education.
How To Apply
If you share our vision and can bring the skills and qualities we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and application, referring to the Governor Candidate brochure for more details.
At Activate Learning, we are deeply committed to inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
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