Moulton College - Becoming A Governor

BECOMING A GOVERNOR AT THE UK’S MOST TRANSFORMED COLLEGE OF 2020-21 Moulton College Corporation is recruiting motivated volunteers who are passionate about education to fill a number of Governor roles. The Corporation is committed to having a plan in place for an orderly succession of its membership. This will maintain an appropriate balance of skills and experience.

NOVEMBER 2021

If you would like to find out more, please read on…

Moulton College Moulton College is located in the heart of Northamptonshire countryside. There are two campuses; one at Moulton and a smaller site at Higham Ferrers. Moulton College has an income of over £20million pa and is committed to providing high quality education and training.

The Corporation meets on 5 occasions during the year. There are 7 Committees that support the work of the Corporation: • Audit Committee • Employer Engagement Committee • Finance and Resources Committee • Investment Advisory Appraisals Group • Remuneration Committee • Search and Governance Committee • Teaching, Learning and Assessment Committee Following our successful inspection in November 2021, the College is now working towards achieving excellence.

The Corporation is looking for individuals with the necessary expertise to join us on that journey.

Governance has strengthened markedly and is now strong and excellently led by the chair.

FE Commissioner's Report, 2021

What skills or experience do I need?

The Corporation is particularly interested in prospective candidates who have extensive financial expertise as well as qualified as chartered accountants.

Other skills and experience that we are looking for are: • Apprenticeships • Curriculum areas: Animal Welfare; Construction; Land-based and Equine; Sport; Public Services and Food, Nutrition & Professional Bakery • Equality, diversity and inclusion • Estates/Property • Further education curriculum and policy • Learning difficulties and/or disabilities • Marketing and digital • Procurement/Purchasing • Sustainability and environmental management • Experience of working as a senior manager or chief operating officer • Financial control and monitoring

What’s in it for me?

Moulton College Corporation is ambitious.

As a governor, you will be at the heart of how our College operates. You will be responsible for determining what education and training our College will provide and the strategy for delivering it. You will lead the drive for improved standards in teaching and learning by ensuring good control systems are in place as well as challenging areas for improvement.

How much time is involved?

The workload is relatively modest. There are 5 Corporation meetings a year and then anything between 3 and 7 meetings a year depending on the Committee you are allocated to. These meetings are usually held in the late afternoon, early evening.

We are also keen to appoint co-opted members to join a Committee.

If you enjoy the role as a co-optee, you may decide to become a full Corporation member in the future. Full training can be provided.

As with many public sector roles, this is a voluntary role and unpaid (although expenses can be claimed).

Interested in applying?

The first point of contact should be Geraldine Hulley who is the Clerk to the Corporation. You may also want to talk in confidence to the Chair of the Corporation whose contact details will be provided by the Clerk on request.

Appointment is subject to Corporation approval following an interview with a small number of independent governors. You will also be asked to complete an application form and skills audit.

In line with both our values and relevant governance codes, we are very keen to welcome people from all backgrounds and identities and we encourage applications from all suitably qualified and experienced individuals.

For more information, please contact Geraldine Hulley at Geraldine.Hulley@moulton.ac.uk or on 01604 491131 ext 2403.

HIGHAM FERRERS CAMPUS Chelveston Road, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire NN10 8HN Telephone: 01933 354060

NOVEMBER 2021

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MOULTON CAMPUS West Street, Moulton, Northamptonshire NN3 7RR Telephone: 01604 491131

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