Governor

Cambridge Regional College is looking for three new governors to join our Board to help set college strategy, scrutinise budgets and accounts and improve the student experience.

The College is one of the largest providers of vocational training and apprenticeships in the region, with two campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We are particularly looking for governors with a business or financial background to help support our finance and business committees, but would also welcome governors with an educational background.

As a governor, you will need to be able to commit to approximately 10 meetings a year (normally 2-3 hours in early evening). Additional work includes reading meeting papers, training and attending college events on an occasional basis.

What will you be doing?

CRC is governed by a Corporation made up of 20 members, including representatives from local business and the community, as well as the staff and student body.  As a governor, you will be involved in setting college strategy, the stewardship of funding, safeguarding college assets and ensuring that the quality of the experience that we provide to our students equips them well for their next stage in life. Further details can be found in the Role of the Governor on our website..

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for three new governors to join our board. We currently have vacancies on two of our committees covering finance, business and enterprise, so are particularly looking for governors with a background in accountancy, business or finance. We would also welcome applicants from a teaching or broader educational background to assist with our committee covering learning and the student experience.  

No formal experience of being a governor is required.

Finding out more about the position

If you are interested in the role you are welcome to contact the Head of Governance Emily Baldwin in the first instance for further details and an informal chat.  The next stage of the process would involve submission of a CV and interview by a panel of governors. All governors are expected to provide a reference and complete an enhanced DBS check on appointment.  Full induction to the role is provided. 

We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds who have a keen interest in making a difference to our community in a board-level environment.

The deadline for application is Monday 16th September 2024.