Head of Governance

Head of Governance

Colchester / Hybrid

Actual Salary £25,000 - £27,500 per annum, Full-time Salary £50,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications

Permanent – Part Time – 18.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Colchester Institute is seeking to recruit a Head of Governance. The successful appointee will be a Senior Postholder, who can act as an independent advisor to the Corporation, but also work with the Principal and College Executive Team to ensure the timeliness and quality of information shared with the board.

The Head of Governance needs to be able to demonstrate a high level of strategic understanding and strong independent judgement to ensure good governance of this £40m business, which provides education and training opportunities to around 8,000 young people and adults every year.

The Corporation exercises its business through a number of sub-committees :

• Finance and Resources
• Audit and Risk Committee
• Curriculum and Quality Committee
• Governance, Remuneration and Search Committee

The College is rated as Good in all aspects by Ofsted and has invested heavily in outstanding buildings and resources to support student learning and teaching. We are particularly proud of the contribution we make to our communities, economy and culture and in particular of the work we do to meet the needs of employers.

The College is committed to providing excellence and strong and effective governance is provided through a friendly, but committed, hardworking and highly-skilled Board of Governors. The Head of Governance will play a key role in its continuous development.

You will have high levels of integrity, be organised, and accurate and have the ability to read, implement and advise on statutory guidance and regulatory documents. You will also have excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrable administrative and interpersonal skills. You will need to work flexibly to support the annual timetable of meetings, meaning that working hours might vary from week-to-week.

Meetings are largely held on campus, usually commencing after 4pm.

Closing date: 15 January 2024

• Senior Postholder Contract
• Generous holiday (35 days per year (pro-rata), plus efficiency closure over Christmas and New Year and all Bank Holidays)
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Local Government Pension Scheme (c.20% employer contribution)
• Extensive Employee Benefits Scheme including discounts at high street and online retailers
• Hybrid working welcomed for this position

To apply please complete our Application form on our website.

Please contact Human Resources on  or call if you have any queries or would like further information.

Colchester Institute is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We strive to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Criminal Records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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