Regional Student Volunteering Lead Volunteer Roles

Bring your values-led leadership and non-executive experience to lead the Governing Body of Brockenhurst College as they strive to achieve outstanding outcomes and exceptional student experiences for all learners.

Applications close at: 9 a.m. Monday 6th May 2024

Location: Brockenhurst, Hampshire

About Brockenhurst College

Brockenhurst College, known locally as Brock, is a further education (FE) college based in the heart of the New Forest.

The main college campus is situated within the village of Brockenhurst with a further four satellite sites in New Milton, Marchwood, Lymington, and Southampton, where more specialist aspects of provision are delivered.

At Brock, we place learners at the heart of everything we do and have a strong reputation for delivering excellent and inclusive teaching and learning, as well as effective all-round student support.

The college has tertiary college status and as such, it provides a broad range of qualifications for learners including programmes for 16-19 learners, apprentices, adults, higher education students, and programmes for international students who come from over 20 different countries globally to study with us.

This diverse provision reflects the long-standing inclusive nature of the college, offering qualifications that meet the needs, interests, and ambitions of our student community, as well as those of local, regional, and national employers.

As a college, we have a significant responsibility to deliver the skills required to support the local and regional economy and as such, are involved as delivery partners, alongside other colleges, in the Institute of Technology agenda as well as the delivery of the Local Skills Improvement Plan through the Local Skills Improvement Fund. These agendas continue to be strategic drivers in the development of the college curriculum.

About the role

The college is seeking to appoint a new Chair of the Governing Body, with an inclusive approach to leadership, to ensure the progression of the college and the quality of the learner experience is always developing and improving.

You will play the role of a critical friend to ensure the college continues to achieve its objectives set out in the strategic plan.

As the new Chair of our college, you will have the ability to form a key relationship with the CEO and Principal, as well as the wider SLT — one of mutual respect and trust, with clear communication, sharing ideas and concerns.

The Chair will also lead an engaged and committed board of governors, ensuring a collaborative, inclusive, and respected environment is created to allow appropriate levels of support, scrutiny, and challenge, for the college to reach its goals, objectives, and ambitions.

Who we are looking for

You will bring experience as a successful, senior strategic leader within your chosen professional field and carry an appreciation for values-led leadership.

You will understand the importance of education and the impact this has on the students of Brockenhurst College, in addition to the positive impact the college has on local businesses and the local community.

We are looking for someone who shares our values of inclusivity and people focus and has a passion for education.

Additionally, this individual will have a strong drive to move the college forward and positively influence Brockenhurst College’s success.

Peridot Partners and Brockenhurst College are, together, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 6th May 2024.