Peridot Partners
Join Gloucestershire College as an HR Governor to play a vital part in shaping the College’s vision, mission and values, developing its long‑term strategy and contributing to the future success of the organisation.
Location:
Gloucester
Closing date:
9 a.m. Thursday 13th November
Gloucestershire College is a large, successful and financially resilient provider of further education, judged as Good in its latest Ofsted inspection. We operate across three campuses in Cheltenham, Gloucester and the Forest of Dean, offering a broad range of academic, professional and technical training programmes.
About the role The Board of Governors is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the College and monitoring performance by setting targets and agreeing key performance indicators with the Executive Team.
The Board, led by the Chair, provides checks and balances to the operational Executive Team, led by the Principal & CEO. It is accountable for its stewardship of public funds to deliver a quality service and for the performance of its legal and statutory duties.
We value governors’ breadth of experience and skills and recognise the contribution that governors make to the success of the College. In return, you will join a high‑performing board and thrive in a college that values professional development, community impact and lifelong learning.
Who we are looking for We are seeking new Governors from a wide range of backgrounds who have the skills, experience and commitment to play a pivotal role in shaping all aspects of the College’s future. We are particularly keen to engage
strategic HR/OD expertise
that will support the future direction of the College, provide valuable insight and hold the executive to account on the full portfolio of board‑related matters.
You will bring sector knowledge, professional curiosity and a passion for societal change through education. No expert knowledge of education is required—the College values experience from outside the sector.
Peridot Partners and Gloucestershire College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Peridot Partners at the email address provided in the application form.
Timetable Closing date:
9 a.m. Thursday 13th November 2025 Candidates informed of outcome:
Friday 21st November 2025 Interviews:
w/c Monday 1st December 2025
We will confirm interview dates in due course and will update the site accordingly. All communication will be conducted in strict confidence and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
Application details To formally apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement (ideally two A4 pages) that clearly outlines your suitability for the role against the criteria provided in the person specification, including your interest and motivation in applying for this position. Indicate your home address, contact email and mobile.
Send your application to
response@peridotpartners.co.uk , inserting “ Application: Gloucestershire College — HR Governor ” into the subject line. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent within 2–3 days.
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Location:
Gloucester
Closing date:
9 a.m. Thursday 13th November
Gloucestershire College is a large, successful and financially resilient provider of further education, judged as Good in its latest Ofsted inspection. We operate across three campuses in Cheltenham, Gloucester and the Forest of Dean, offering a broad range of academic, professional and technical training programmes.
About the role The Board of Governors is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the College and monitoring performance by setting targets and agreeing key performance indicators with the Executive Team.
The Board, led by the Chair, provides checks and balances to the operational Executive Team, led by the Principal & CEO. It is accountable for its stewardship of public funds to deliver a quality service and for the performance of its legal and statutory duties.
We value governors’ breadth of experience and skills and recognise the contribution that governors make to the success of the College. In return, you will join a high‑performing board and thrive in a college that values professional development, community impact and lifelong learning.
Who we are looking for We are seeking new Governors from a wide range of backgrounds who have the skills, experience and commitment to play a pivotal role in shaping all aspects of the College’s future. We are particularly keen to engage
strategic HR/OD expertise
that will support the future direction of the College, provide valuable insight and hold the executive to account on the full portfolio of board‑related matters.
You will bring sector knowledge, professional curiosity and a passion for societal change through education. No expert knowledge of education is required—the College values experience from outside the sector.
Peridot Partners and Gloucestershire College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Peridot Partners at the email address provided in the application form.
Timetable Closing date:
9 a.m. Thursday 13th November 2025 Candidates informed of outcome:
Friday 21st November 2025 Interviews:
w/c Monday 1st December 2025
We will confirm interview dates in due course and will update the site accordingly. All communication will be conducted in strict confidence and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
Application details To formally apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement (ideally two A4 pages) that clearly outlines your suitability for the role against the criteria provided in the person specification, including your interest and motivation in applying for this position. Indicate your home address, contact email and mobile.
Send your application to
response@peridotpartners.co.uk , inserting “ Application: Gloucestershire College — HR Governor ” into the subject line. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent within 2–3 days.
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