Audit Committee member/Trustee

South Bank Colleges

About South Bank Colleges

About us

In 2019, Lambeth College transferred to South Bank Colleges (SBC) and was established by LSBU to operate further education provision (16-19 yrs) in the LSBU family of educational institutions. LSBU Group includes London South Bank University, South Bank Colleges, consisting of Lambeth Gateway College (LGC) and London South Bank Technical College (LSBTC), and South Bank Academies. Each has a strong professional and technical focus. The Group is unique in its creation of step on - step off educational pathways leading from gateway qualifications through to T-Levels and the new Higher Technical Qualifications then through to graduate and postgraduate level study.

SBC is a wholly owned subsidiary of London South Bank University. The Board of Directors of SBC, who are also the Trustees, have responsibility for the oversight and direction of SBC, a provider of further and higher education, apprenticeships and training for young people and adults. The Board of SBC will support, develop and deliver the vision of the LSBU Family in collaboration with the other providers i.e. LSBU and South Bank Academies.

South Bank Colleges, comprising Lambeth College and London South Bank Technical College, was judged as 'GOOD' following an Ofsted inspection in March 2022.

Our colleges offer a wide range of high-quality, professional and technical courses that open doors to future career opportunities in a vast array of sectors: health and social care, engineering and robotics, science, games design, hospitality, sport, digital media, IT and more. Most of all we will help students to become qualified, work-ready and motivated professionals with the skills and confidence needed to participate in today's competitive job market. Our standards are high, with the vast majority of our students going into work, higher education or training.

Our 5-year strategy is designed to support us in delivering our vision to transform lives, communities, businesses and society through applied education and insight.

About the role

BC is a private company limited by guarantee, an exempt charity and regulated by the Department of Education. Accordingly, you will be a company director and a charity trustee. Your appointment will be subject to the company's Articles of Association and to the general law regarding company directors and charity trustees. The SBC Board is looking to appoint a Audit Committee member who will also be a Trustee of SBC.

General Responsibilities:

The Trustees are the charity trustees and company directors of SBC and have control of the charity and its property and funds. The Articles of Association of the charity set out the main duties and responsibilities of the Board of Trustees which are:

• to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources

• the solvency of the charity

• the safeguarding of its assets

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

The Board collectively is responsible for promoting the success of SBC, its leadership and overseeing its affairs.

1. To develop the local strategic vision and academic strategy of SBC.

2. The financial solvency of SBC and the safeguarding of its assets.

3. To listen to the Learner Voice.

4. To monitor and scrutinise the performance of the Colleges and ensure that standards are maintained or raised. 5. To approve annual estimates of income and expenditure.

6. To approve SBC strategic plans, setting the overall objectives and reviewing their implementation.

7. To approve SBC policies for quality assurance and ensure that sound arrangements are in place for assurance of the quality and standards of the work of the Colleges.

8. To ensure that legislative and regulatory requirements are fulfilled, such as those for disability, safeguarding, risk and health and safety.

Conduct

1. To promote SBC's vision and mission.

2. To exercise the Board's responsibilities in the interests of SBC as a whole, rather than as a representative of any constituency and to accept collective responsibility for decisions made by the Board.

3. To always act fairly and impartially in the interests of SBC as a whole, using independent judgement and maintaining confidentiality as appropriate.

4. To conduct its business in accordance with the AoC Code of Good Governance and act in accordance with the accepted standards of behaviour in public life and SBC's values.

Person Specification Experience/Knowledge

A commitment to understanding and fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a Trustee, and maintaining knowledge in this regard through professional development

B. Strong personal commitment to further education and to the aims and values of SBC

C. Experience of operating at a strategic and/or corporate level

D. The ability to negotiate outcomes and influence others to agree with those outcomes

E. The ability to analyse complex and detailed information, readily distil key issues, and develop innovative approaches and solutions to problems

F. Ability to operate as an effective member of a team with fellow trustees

G. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders

H. Ability to establish constructive and supportive yet challenging working relationships with the Executive Team I. Ability to evaluate and monitor the work of SBC

J. Willingness to devote the time needed to be an effective trustee

K. Commitment to continuous personal improvement, including a willingness to take part in the annual appraisal process

L. Legally eligible to be a director and a charity trustee

M. Commitment to equality and diversity Time Commitment The Board will meet 5 times a year, Committees meet 3 times a year plus 2 annual strategy days. Meetings are normally held in the late afternoon.

Term of office

The initial term of office for the Trustees is four years. Trustees are not remunerated, but they can claim reasonable expenses incurred in the course of SBC business. SBC will indemnify Trustees against any liability incurred in the discharge of their responsibilities, to the extent permitted by the Companies Act 2006. Trustees will receive an in-depth induction programme. Training and development opportunities are available.