Chair of Governors
Vice Chair of Governors
Vice Chair of Governors
CEO
Director of Governance
Independent Governor
Governor
Governor
Independent Governor
Teaching Staff Member
Independent Governor
Independent Governor
Governor
Governor
Business Support Staff Member
Our independent governors are joined by external co-opted governors. These members sit on a number of the Board’s committees to complement the experience and skills already present. Co-opted members contribute their professional, specialist and general management skills to Board’s committees in a non-executive role. Unlike independent governors on the Board, co-opted members don’t have a full-time commitment or take on the full range of responsibilities.
We are delighted to welcome the following members as co-opted governors:
HR Committee
Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee
Finance Committee
Transformation Committee
The East Sussex College Group strives to create and maintain a diverse Board that is representative of the communities it serves. Some governors are appointed directly by the Board from the general public and others are elected by the staff and students of the College.
Governors help us to meet the needs of our local campus communities by bringing insight, experience and ideas. We're keen to involve people of all ages, careers and cultural backgrounds. We seek to foster an environment where differences are respected and valued, and where everyone is encouraged to contribute fully.
Volunteering to be a College Governor at East Sussex College Group is an enjoyable and rewarding experience, providing an opportunity for people to gain boardroom experience, enhance their leadership skills or simply give something back to the local community. The role is not remunerated but reasonable expenses for travel and relevant expense, such as childcare, are provided.
The East Sussex College Group Board appointment process uses governance best practice models of appointment and abides by the Nolan Principles of public service.
For further information on the appointments process please contact:
Mia Bryden
Director of Governance
Email: mia.bryden@escg.ac.uk
The statutory roles and responsibilities are set out in the Instrument & Articles of Government. The role is similar to that of a non-executive director, working with the executive management of the college to steer the college to success.
The main duties are to determine the mission, ethos and values of the college, monitor performance, ensure financial health and protect assets. The Board is fully involved in determining the college’s strategic direction, is committed to raising standards and providing a quality experience and environment for its learners.
All members are required to declare financial and other interests, which are held by the Director of Governance in a Register open to inspection. In addition, eligibility is confirmed on appointment and annually thereafter. All members are required to annually sign a code of conduct. Members are also required to undergo DRB checks. As a member you will be expected to achieve an attendance record of at least 75%. Contribution outside formal meetings is also valued. As well as monitoring the college’s performance, the Board also undertakes an annual review of its own effectiveness and takes action to ensure continuous improvement.
The Full Board meets a minimum of four times a year and all meetings and Board business are scheduled to address the Board’s Cycle of Business.