Director - Cheshire and Warrington Colleges Group

This is a unique and high-profile leadership role, responsible for representing CWCG and ensuring it is an influential and authoritative voice for Further Education across Cheshire and Warrington. You will shape policy, build strong partnerships, and secure funding opportunities that benefit member colleges and the wider skills ecosystem. The role will be pivotal in responding to the development of the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority, ensuring that FE and skills remain central to regional priorities. Working closely with college Principals, government bodies, and key stakeholders, you will drive collaboration, represent the interests of the group, and support strategic initiatives that deliver real impact.,

• Help shape, represent and take forward CWCG's strategic response to regional and national policy developments, particularly relating to devolution and the Combined Authority
• Represent CWCG at a senior level with government departments, local authorities, and external stakeholders
• Develop policy briefings, consultation responses, and position papers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with MPs, councillors, employers, and funding bodies
• Identify and secure funding opportunities, including leading collaborative bids
• Provide data, research and analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Facilitate partnership working and collaboration across member colleges
  
  Have significant leadership experience within the FE sector and a strong understanding of policy and funding landscapes
• Demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Be a strategic thinker, able to translate policy into actionable plans
• Have experience of working with government bodies and securing funding
• Show strong analytical, research, and communication skills
• Be politically astute, diplomatic, and able to represent CWCG effectively at all levels
• Be self-motivated, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment
  
  Cheshire and Warrington Colleges Group (CWCG) is a collaborative partnership of Further Education colleges across the region (Reaseheath College & University Centre, Warrington and Vale Royal College, and Cheshire College - South and West), working together to shape skills provision, influence policy, and maximise opportunities for learners and employers. The group plays a vital role in ensuring the Further Education (FE) sector is strongly represented in regional and national decision-making., Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.
The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.


• 47 days annual leave including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 19.8%
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pluxee reward scheme
• Free on site gym membership
• Onsite Starbucks along with multiple restaurant and cafe outlets
• Access to a multitude of external benefits through local businesses to the Cheshire area
• Specalist equipment reflecting industry practice