About the organisation
Hopwood Hall College and University Centre is a further education vocational College with a strong reputation within the borough it serves. It has two campuses in Rochdale and Middleton. The College provides an extensive range of vocational and technical courses, and is committed to nurturing students to have the best opportunity in life and is very proud of its inclusive culture. Our vision, “Bringing out the best in you”, supports our restless ambition to raise the aspirations of our whole community and provide inspiring opportunities for all so that we can thrive in work and make a positive impact.
About the role
The Hopwood Hall College Board currently comprises of:
The Principal & Chief Executive
Up to fifteen Independent Members
Two student members
Two staff members
Co-opted Members who are members of a specific committee
The Board, supported by the College’s Senior Leadership Team, makes the strategic decisions affecting the College.
Board members (Governors) are responsible for setting the strategic direction of the College and ensuring that the organisation is robust and meets the needs of its stakeholders by holding the senior executive to account for the delivery of agreed aims and objectives. Each member brings to the Board, a mix of knowledge, skills and abilities, which are unique and complement those of other Governors, to provide a broad range of expertise.
The Board has five committees (Audit & Risk, Standards, Employment & Finance, Search & Governance and Appraisal & Remuneration). The Committees are made up of Board Members and may include co-opted members.
Our ideal candidate
Generic Skills and Abilities:
An interest in, and commitment to, education and training, teaching and learning and to improving the nation’s skills base
Strategic awareness
Commitment to sharing best practice
Vision and commitment
Sharing and working to common values
Ability to listen positively and appraise critically
Ability to ask probing questions
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Integrity and ability to act without self interest
Commitment to collective decision-making in the best interests of the College
Commitment to the promoting the highest Standards in Public Life and to public accountability
Good communications skills
Awareness of Equality and Diversity issues.
Specific Skills and Abilities:
Financial experience / expertise – qualified Accountants and finance managers working at mid-to senior leadership level or
Qualified finance leaders from a range of industries and background, working at financial controller, head of finance, finance director and chief financial officer level
Exposure to / experience of working at a strategic/management level in a financial environment
Knowledge / experience / exposure to Accounting systems and processes
An understanding / experience of the key aspects of financial reporting including management accounts and year-end financial statements
Time Commitment:
The Board’s agreed attendance target is at least 80%.
Board Members are expected to attend 5 Board and 4 Committee meetings each year
Co-opted Members are expected to attend four Committee meetings each year.
Read the papers which will be circulated approximately one week ahead of the meeting.
Eligibility:
All members are required to agree to have a DBS checks on appointment, to sign up to the College’s Code of Conduct for Board Members and to confirm their continuing eligibility to serve.
In addition, all Members must complete a declaration of interests form on appointment covering the interests of themselves and close family members and disclose any changes in a timely manner thereafter.
A person is not usually eligible to be a Member of an FE college if they have been declared bankrupt or served a sentence following a conviction.
Members should not have a teaching role or be a student at the College unless they are appointed as staff or student members.
Term:
In accordance with the Committee’s Terms of Reference, the initial appointment will be for a term of up to 4 years (which is subject to review after the first 12 months).
What’s in it for you
Networking opportunities, Board and Committee membership experience which can be a platform to other non-executive roles in the Public and corporate sector. Add a new dimension to your CV.
An induction programme is provided and adapted to suit the needs of each Member. Attendance at one or more training and development events is expected during the year.
Hopwood Hall College is committed to, and working towards, equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusiveness amongst its students, staff and members. The Corporation welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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