At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape education and influence communities as a college governor.
- Company: Join a further education college making a real difference.
- Benefits: Gain board-level experience, enhance your CV, and contribute to local growth.
- Other info: Volunteer role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Business or corporate experience with a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Use your expertise to shape education, influence communities, and grow as a leader.
Roles available at colleges across Calderdale.
Are you a business leader or corporate professional looking to make a meaningful impact outside the boardroom? By becoming a volunteer governor at a further education (FE) or sixth form college, you’ll help shape the strategic direction of an organisation that transforms lives through education and skills—while strengthening your own governance experience and leadership credentials.
Why it’s relevant to professionals like you:
- Further education colleges train over 1.6 million learners annually, preparing the skilled workforce that keeps our economy moving—from engineers and IT specialists to healthcare professionals and construction experts.
- As a college governor, you’ll sit on the board of an FE institution (and registered charity), where your insight into strategy, risk, people, or finance will have a direct impact on how public funds are spent, how performance is measured, and how learners are supported to succeed.
This is an opportunity to:
- Apply your corporate skills in a leadership role
- Gain board-level experience and enhance your CV
- Contribute to local economic growth and social mobility
- Support a vital sector during a time of transformation
What will you be doing?
- Set strategic direction: help define the college’s mission and goals
FE College Governor - Halifax in Leeds employer: Governors for Schools
As a volunteer governor at a further education college in Halifax, you will join a dynamic community dedicated to transforming lives through education. This role not only allows you to apply your corporate expertise in a meaningful way but also offers the chance to enhance your leadership skills while contributing to local economic growth and social mobility. With a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation, this position provides unique opportunities for personal and professional development within a vital sector.
