The Corporation is seeking a Chair of the Finance & Resources Committee to lead the Board's oversight of the College's financial strategy and sustainability. Working closely with the CEO and Principal, the Executive Leadership Team and fellow governors, the Chair will:

Lead the Committee's scrutiny of financial strategy, budgets, forecasts, financial health and business efficiency
Help the College maintain strong, sustainable financial performance
Play a leading role, alongside the Capital Oversight Group, in overseeing the Estates Strategy and capital programme, including the appraisal and affordability of capital investment decisions
Contribute as a full member of the Corporation to the College's strategic direction, performance and risk management.
Around five Corporation meetings a year, held in person from 2.30pm to 5.30pm and usually preceded by a governor development session
Finance & Resources Committee meetings, three to four times a year, of around two and a half hours each
An annual dinner and strategic away day in January, and a follow-up half-day strategy session in April or May
Preparation time for Board and Committee papers

Kirklees College is one of the largest further education colleges in England. It has served Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Batley and the wider West Yorkshire region since 1825. It supports more than 5,000 young people aged 16-18, over 9,000 adult learners and more than 1,500 apprentices, through a broad technical and professional curriculum developed with employers.

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