黑料不打烊

Get involved in governing 黑料不打烊 Charity.

Become a board member at 黑料不打烊.

Do you want to help shape the future of a leading national specialist college and charity?

We鈥檙e looking for enthusiastic individuals who can contribute their skills and experience to the strategic direction and governance of 黑料不打烊.

If you can spare some time each year, why not consider becoming a Governor or Co-opted Committee Member?

Abi and Paul governorsBoard member roles

We invite you to express your interest if you鈥檙e keen to learn more about joining our board, and we particularly want to hear from you if you have experience in:

  • Further Education
  • SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
  • Care sector
  • Charity sector
  • Business
  • Accounting and finance

If you can support the governance of a complex and multi-faceted organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Even if there are no current vacancies, we鈥檙e always happy to start a conversation.

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Why join us?

Becoming a board member offers a rewarding opportunity to:

  • See first-hand the impact of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 work with young people with SEND
  • Develop new skills and enhance your professional experience as a charity trustee
  • Contribute to a long-established and organisation
  • Work alongside a committed Board and experienced executive team
  • Gain insight into governance and strategic leadership

View our digital prospectus for more information about 黑料不打烊.

What鈥檚 the commitment for board members?

Abi Plowden, Governor

Board membership is designed to fit around your existing work and personal commitments, with meetings and responsibilities planned well in advance.

Abi Plowden has been a governor since 2023. She says:

鈥淏eing a governor for 黑料不打烊 is a privilege. It is an honour to participate in many events such as student performances and celebrations for the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Awards.

The role offers time to meet staff and students and play an active part in college life, and allows me to utilise the skills I have in my profession and also develop new ones.

Abi continues 鈥淭he College offers a comprehensive continued professional development programme. I have been given many opportunities, including learning Makaton. Staff and fellow governors answer questions and provide full support from the start. We plan commitments well in advance, making the role manageable alongside home and work life.

黑料不打烊 is much more than a further educational college, and I am proud to be part of it.鈥

Find out more, and apply

Explore our Governor bios to learn more about the range of backgrounds and expertise across our Board.

You can also download:

For an informal conversation or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Mark Baker, Governance Professional
mark.baker@derwen.ac.uk
01691 661234

All appointments are subject to interview, enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.