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Exciting opportunities to join NCD Board of Governors

New College Durham is seeking volunteers with enthusiasm and experience to help shape its future.

The renowned college of further and higher education has several opportunities for volunteers to join its Board of Governors.

As a member of the Board (Corporation), you will use your skills and experience to help the senior leadership team shape the College’s strategy and meet its vision of becoming a leading provider of further and higher education in the North East region, nationally and internationally. You will contribute to the College’s wider strategic plan including finance, estates, IT, HR, curriculum and student experience.

This voluntary role offers great scope for personal and professional development. You will be part of a thriving organisation with an excellent reputation and will gain experience working alongside Board members from a wide variety of backgrounds. The College will work with you to align your expertise and interests with the Board’s needs.

You will be provided with ongoing training and have access to a mentor during your first year. As you develop in the role, you will be supported to take on further responsibilities such as Committee Chair, Co Vice Chair or Link Governor. You would be expected to attend seven Corporation meetings throughout the year, one or two committee meetings per term and the Annual Strategic Planning Day.

The College welcomes applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds but is particularly seeking those with experience in further education and apprenticeships, health and social care, digital, media, green and sustainable construction and advanced manufacturing.

Emily Baxter, Corporation member and member of the Further Education, Quality Curriculum and Students Committee, said:

“I wanted to become a member of NCD to learn about the college and education sector locally while using my skills and knowledge to support the College and its governance. While I am still very new to the role, the amount of training and support available is fabulous and I am really enjoying being able to add value and in the long term make a positive difference for our future generations.”

Andy Broadbent, Principal and Chief Executive of New College Durham, commented:

“Our Board members are vital to guaranteeing our students’ success. They help ensure that the College offers the best qualifications and has the most up to date resources so our students develop the skills and knowledge that employers want. There are exciting times ahead as we continue to expand and improve our provision. We hope you will join us and become part of the dedicated team that helps guide and shape our future.”

To find out more about this exciting opportunity contact Caroline Winter, Head of Governance & Corporation Secretary, at caroline.winter@newdur.ac.uk or visit our website here

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