Become a Governor

Governance

Have you thought about becoming a College Governor?

All governors get a great deal of satisfaction from being on the Governing Body. This was confirmed by the results of a recent questionnaire, which also showed that they enjoy being able to contribute, at a strategic and policy level, to the education and skill training of young people as well as providing opportunities for older students to fulfil long held ambitions or to be trained for a career change.

Board members at Colchester Institute give a time commitment of at least six board meetings a year, and serve on at least one committee (which demands another four to six meetings, or 10 to 15 hours a year).

The Board is always keen to hear from members of the local community who are interested in being a governor and can be waiting in the wings to fill vacancies as they arise. All applications will be reviewed by a panel of existing Board members against the following questions. Does the applicant:

Currently work in a responsible position in the public/private/voluntary sector?
Have any knowledge of Colchester Institute and support for its work?
Have any involvement and interest in educational developments, particularly post-school?
Have skills and experience that compliment those of existing Board members, or potential gaps or that will replace and extend the skills and experience of a retiring member?
Have any involvement in the wider North Essex community?
Have any previous participation in Colchester Institute activities?
Bring opportunities to project the Board and Colchester Institute to a wider constituency?
Have the potential and present wish to consider two four-year terms on the Board?
Help maintain a gender balance on the Board.

If you would like to be considered for appointment to the Board, please send your CV and covering letter to Hazel Paton, Clerk to the Governors, Colchester Institute, Sheepen Road, Colchester CO3 3LL or email Hazel.Paton@colchester.ac.uk. Alternatively phone Hazel on 01206 712606 for more information.

Equal opportunities is inherent in all our recruitment, therefore we actively welcome nominations from under represented groups.

Governor Development Opportunities

When new governors are appointed, there is a programme of induction to support them in their new role and to help them get to know the College and the strategic responsibilities that governors have. The programme includes meetings with the Chairman, the Principal, the Clerk and the Director of Finance. The programme is tailored to meet individual interests so that new members can quickly contribute their previous experience and skills to the advantage of the Governing Body.