Become a Capel Manor College Governor, help change the environment and support people into employment
Thank you for taking an interest in becoming a Governor at London’s only environmental and land-based college.
Capel Manor College operates five campuses, gardens, a brilliant organic farm, two zoos and other animal collections, which bring in an income of £15m and is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The College attracts a keen and vibrant body of around 3,000 students, being a mixture of school leavers and adults studying up to degree level.
Capel Manor College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to help preserve and protect London’s wildlife, national parks and green spaces, whilst taking great pride in its support for the environment and local communities.
We are a diverse college that strives to be outstanding in everything we do and we welcome applicants who share these values. This exciting opportunity would see you sharing and developing your knowledge, whilst positively influencing the College’s students, staff and London’s green future
What’s in it for you?
This voluntary role brings many fulfilling and professional rewards such as senior boardroom experience, shaping the strategy and ethos of the College and a positive step towards your long-term career development. We have exceptional partnerships including the Royal Agricultural University, The Royal Parks, the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers and the Royal Veterinary College.
As a Capel Manor College Governor, you can attend public and private events at our London campuses where you will enjoy our award-winning gardens, zoos, organic farms (and produce) and can embrace nature in all its educational forms.
Who will be an ideal candidate?
We are reaching out to people from any background and any stage in their career and welcome a broad range of skills to the board. However, we also require some more specialist knowledge, to support and enlighten the board and senior leaders, in human resources, land-based skills and, business and finance.
Capel Manor College is committed to being open, fair and valuing diversity and inclusion. We are keen to involve people of all ages and cultural backgrounds to represent the creativity and diversity that is at the heart of London. Based on its current board profile, the College has identified under-representation at governance level of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds; people with disabilities and; from the LGBTQ community. In support of its commitment to increase representation across its senior decision-making groups to better represent the communities that the College serves, we particularly welcome applications from these groups.
When will you be required?
There will be two vacancies for new Governors from March 2023. Please also see the separate announcement for a new Chair of Corporation.
The College follows a traditional governance model of committee meetings each term, and there are three full board meetings each year, sometimes with a campus tour.
Capel Manor College’s Governors tend to devote around 10 hours each month and your time will be of value to us, whether it be attending meetings in person or via remote engagement.
If you have any of the specialist skills required but cannot commit to a full board role, there may also be opportunities for you to get involved as a co-opted part-time member of our committees.
How to apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to make a real difference, please email your CV with a brief introduction, or for an informal chat about the role, please contact:
Joanne Coffey
Clerk to the Corporation and Company Secretary
Email: joanne.coffey@capel.ac.uk
Mobile: 07947 034 100