FE Governor

About Moulton College

Moulton College is a dynamic, land based specialist college in Northamptonshire. It is the only provider of further education within a 40 mile radius and supports over 3,200 learners across 16-19 year olds, adult learners, higher education students and apprentices. With more than 100 buildings, a large connected farm and an annual turnover of £30 million, Moulton is rated 'Good' by Ofsted and is focused on sustainability, green technologies and practical skills development.

Role: Chair of the Corporation

The Chair will lead the Board through a pivotal period of strategic growth and transformation. This high impact governance role requires a seasoned non executive with strategic leadership, financial literacy and a passion for further education.

Responsibilities

• Shape and oversee the College's strategic vision and 2030 Strategic Plan.
• Lead a revitalised, forward thinking Board, providing robust challenge and support to the Principal and Head of Governance.
• Chair the Search & Governance Committee and sit on the Curriculum, Quality & Standards and Finance & Resources Committees.
• Drive board development, succession planning and an inclusive governance culture.
• Ensure accountability through clear KPIs and strategic leadership focused on student experience.
• Manage the annual governance calendar, including full corporation meetings, committee sessions and strategic development sessions.

Commitment & Governance Calendar

Governors commit around two days a month, preparing for meetings, participating in committees and engaging with the College community. The Chair is expected to be on site at least once a month for visible leadership.

• Five full corporation meetings, in person.
• Regular Finance & Resources Committee meetings, mostly online in the early evening.
• Curriculum & Quality, Audit and HE Sub Committee meetings, typically in late afternoons.
• Bi annual Search & Governance and Remuneration Committee meetings.
• Two Governor Development Sessions per year.
• Three strategic development sessions, in person, for 2025/26.
• Annual Strategic Transformation Group Stakeholder meetings, termly.

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience chairing boards or committees, preferably in regulated sectors such as NHS or local government.
• Strong financial literacy and strategic leadership record.
• Passion for further education, vocational skills and land based industries.
• Knowledge of sustainability, infrastructure or estates is highly valuable.
• Familiarity with the East Midlands further education landscape is an advantage.

Benefits & Opportunities

Volunteering on a College Corporation board is a meaningful way to shape learners' lives and strengthen education in the community. It offers a great opportunity to develop your career while contributing to a high impact, dynamic organisation.

Further Information

You can learn more about Moulton College on the Get Information About Schools page link text . After applying, you will receive access to free eLearning 'An Introduction to Further Education Governance' to prepare for the role. The Department for Education has published a guide for governors in FE settings; view the guide and additional reading at If you have any questions before applying, please contact our FE Recruitment Team at .

Governance Context

Governors act as charity trustees and are ultimately accountable for the College's performance. The Secretary of State for Education and the Department for Education are the principal regulators, with support provided by the FE Commissioner and the National Leaders of Governance for FE.