Governor
Posted 6 days ago by onlyFE
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Grimsby, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Governor at the TEC Partnership involves attending corporation and committee meetings, engaging in strategic development, and participating in various events to support the educational community. Candidates are sought who can commit time and bring diverse expertise, particularly in areas such as Legal, Finance, HR, IT, and Community Partnerships. The position is a volunteer, fixed-term role that offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students and the local community. Training and support will be provided to all members, regardless of prior governance experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend corporation meetings (5 per year) and committee meetings (1 to 5 per year).
- Participate in a strategic development day and training sessions.
- Engage in governor activities and attend events such as graduation ceremonies.
- Prepare for meetings by reviewing relevant papers to facilitate informed discussions.
- Listen, analyze information, and ask questions to contribute effectively to board decisions.
Key Skills:
- Experience in Legal, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Local strategic leadership, Community Partnerships, or SEND.
- Ability to commit time and energy to the governor role.
- Strong listening and analytical skills.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Diversity of thought and opinions.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Grimsby
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Volunteer Fixed Term 4-year term of office
Location: Across the group. Corporation meetings are held in Grimsby.
The TEC Partnership is one of England’s largest providers of further and higher education and offers a range of pathways for our learners. This includes a nursery, 14-16 provision, A Levels, T Levels, Apprenticeships, vocational training, specialist commercial training, Bootcamps, Adult education, and Higher-Level degrees. This is an exciting time to join the team and we are ambitious for the group, its staff, and students.
About The Role
Corporation members attend corporation meetings (5 a year), and committee meetings (ranging from 1 to 5 a year per committee), as well as a strategic development day, training sessions and participating in governor engagement activities and attending events – such as graduation ceremonies, celebrations, shows and performances. Before each meeting, you will need to read several papers, so that you are informed and ready to discuss items and make decisions. Preparation is crucial to being an effective governor. The ability to listen and analyse information, and ask questions, are also key skills for governors to use and develop. The role of governor can be very rewarding, as members of the board can, and do make a real difference, for the students, staff, communities, and employers we represent. It is a challenging and interesting role, and you will learn new skills and experience, working with other board members and members of staff. You will receive support from the Director of Governance and Chair of the Corporation.
About The Person
Expressions of interest are welcomed from talented and experienced individuals, who have the time and energy to commit to the governor role. The group are inclusive in their approach and their intention is to have a broad range of expertise and backgrounds on the board, sharing knowledge, experience, and advice, whilst also offering diversity of thought and opinions. Applications are welcomed from all interested individuals, over 18 years old. There would be particular interest in encouraging applications from individuals who have experience in Legal Finance Human Resources IT Local strategic leadership Community Partnerships SEND These are the areas identified in our most recent audit of skills of board members. To maintain the composition of the board, which reflects the local community we represent, we would also encourage applications from those from minority ethnic backgrounds. Whilst previous knowledge of governance is welcomed, training and support will be provided to you, and this is not a prerequisite for the role. Current board members have experience in local and national businesses, in Education (Schools, FE and HE), in the public sector, in legal services and finance.
There Is a Lot To Celebrate Including
- Providing a good education to over 15,000 FE and 1,000 HE Students.
- Continually receiving high scores in student experience satisfaction surveys
- Receiving a silver TEF Award, and gold award for student experience (HE)
- A dedicated and hard-working team of staff across our sites (approximately 1,180)
- Our new Skegness College campus.
- The creation of a new dedicated Animal Care Centre in Grimsby.
- Well managed finances and resources, with a 5-year detailed maintenance plan. This includes improvements to all sites, and the creation of immersive rooms for students and staff to benefit from new and developing technologies.
- Strong employer links – the group are actively working with over 1,200 employers and are involved in several LSIP projects, supporting the development of skills and training to support the identified priority skills needs in the regions we support.
For further information surrounding the roles or to receive an application form, please contact hr@tecpartnership.ac.uk
The TEC Partnership is committed to Prevent Duty, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and promoting British Values within the workplace. We are an equal opportunity workplace. Safeguarding is a priority for us, as well as ensuring the welfare of children and young people and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, and references and online screening. Other checks may also be required.