GOVERNOR/TRUSTEE

Help us to Change Lives Through Learning

Be a Coleg Gwent Governor.

Coleg Gwent is one of Wales's largest colleges with around 17,000 student and a turnover of c£90m. We are a friendly and inclusive organisation and we aim for everyone to feel welcomed and that they can be themselves in our college.

Governors are unpaid volunteers who use their skills and experience to provide strategic leadership and oversight. We act as a ‘critical friend’ to the college management team by providing challenge, support and a fresh viewpoint. The Board is responsible for setting the educational character and mission of the college and monitoring progress against strategic objectives. It is also responsible for ensuring financial sustainability, budget setting and the effective use of public money.

Governors attend on average, one meeting a month (approx. 10 meetings a year), each lasting 2-3 hours. You’ll also need to allow additional reading and preparation time. You’ll receive an induction and be encouraged to take an interest in the wider life of the college by attending events. We believe this is a great way to develop your understanding of what we do here at Coleg Gwent. Whilst the role is voluntary and unpaid, reasonable travel expenses can be reimbursed.

You’ll need the ability to think strategically and a focus on improvement. Governors must have strong communication skills, a willingness to challenge, ask difficult questions and to work as a team. It will help if you have an understanding of the regional economy and the needs of employers.  Equally important however are enthusiasm and commitment.

We have up to four upcoming vacancies and welcome all interest. We are particularly keen to ear from you if you have a background in finance, accounting, strateagic leadership, risk management or educational leadership.