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Introduction
Leicester College is a thriving, transformational environment that puts the community at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of the values that drive our positive and ambitious culture: Respect, Inclusion, Sustainability, Equality and Excellence. We provide access to expert teaching and learning, industry-standard facilities and an excellent network of support services, offering a wide range of qualifications and pathways to help students achieve their goals.
We are seeking an exceptional leader, with significant experience of leading an organisation of similar size and complexity, to be our next Principal and CEO.
The successful candidate will be a visionary and strategic thinker with a proven track record of motivating, inspiring and empowering teams to achieve excellence. They will have expertise in stakeholder management and navigating political landscapes locally and nationally, to ensure we are strategically positioned to meet skills needs both at local and regional level. They will ensure accountability and enhance the College’s performance within a positive and inclusive environment for both students and staff.
About
Dear colleague,
Thank you for your interest in joining Leicester College as its new Principal and CEO.
Leicester College has a long and successful history as the main provider of post-16 education and training in Leicester and Leicestershire.
With an annual budget of £52 million we have around 15,000 students studying with us annually, a curriculum offer that spans basic skills to degree level, apprenticeships and professional training, and some of the best specialist industry training facilities in Leicestershire.
Along with many Further Education colleges across the country, we face a number of challenges and some big strategic decisions about the future of the College.
As we embark on developing our next strategic plan, we are seeking a visionary leader with exceptional skills and personal qualities to guide Leicester College into the future.
Being the Principal and CEO of such a complex and diverse College will give you a privileged role in shaping an organisation which improves the skills and life chances of thousands of people each year and makes a major contribution to the local economy. With committed and expert staff, you will be joining a College which has an excellent local reputation, high levels of student satisfaction and a technical and vocational curriculum offer that is unrivalled in the local area.
We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this crucial appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial discussion with our recruitment partner, by emailing Jo.Johnston@fea.co.uk, to discuss the role before the closing date.
I very much hope that you will consider applying for the role of Principal and CEO and I look forward to finding out what you can bring to the organisation.
Yours sincerely
Danielle Gillett
Chair of Governors
How to apply
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Step 2: Submitting your application.
Prior to submitting an application, interested parties should arrange an initial conversation with our FE Associates lead consultant, by emailing Jo.Johnston@fea.co.uk, to discuss the role before the closing date.
Once you have obtained the full information and had an informal discussion with the lead consultant, you must email your application to recruitment@fea.co.uk by the closing date deadline. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
Your application must include the following 2 documents:
- A fully completed Application Form (located above). Please do not include your CV as part of, or substitute for, the application form.
- The Equality and Diversity Form (located above).
PLEASE NOTE THESE FORMS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH IOS/MAC (PAGES)
Key Dates for Submitting Your Application:
- Closing date: 9am on Monday 28 April 2025
- Interview dates: Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 May 2025