Governor Position

Would you like to make an impact on your community by becoming a Governor for Cambridge Regional College? The College is looking for two new governors to take the place of retiring members. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute your time and expertise to help make a difference to students’ lives.

Cambridge Regional College is one of the largest providers of vocational training and apprenticeships in the region. We provide full-time, part-time and work-based training to school leavers, adults, and businesses. The College also delivers apprenticeships to employers in virtually every sector of the labour market and provides targeted professional and business training in the workplace and at its state-of-the-art campus. We are based across two campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon.

Our governors come from all backgrounds and sectors with either professional or lived experience that can help the board to make their decisions. A passion for education is a must, but you don’t need to have any previous experience as a governor or trustee to make a difference.

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.

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 we provide to our students equips them well for their next stage in life.

We are currently looking for two new governors to join our board. We are particularly looking for governors with either an audit, legal or financial background to help support our audit and risk committee. 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.

Please visit our governance pages to find out more about being a Governor at Cambridge Regional College. If you are interested in the role please email the Head of Governance in the first instance. Applicants are invited for an informal chat with Emily about the role before moving to the next stage of the process. This would involve submission of a CV for shortlisting 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.