Governor Recruitment
Join Our Team as a Support Staff Governor!
Are you a passionate and committed member of our college staff? Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future of our college and ensuring the best outcomes for our students?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our local governing body and make a real difference!
This is an exciting opportunity to bring your unique perspective and invaluable insights from your support staff role directly to the strategic decision-making process.
What is a Staff Governor?
You will be an essential link between the local governing body and the staff body. You will have the opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making, ensuring that the voice of our staff is represented at the highest level.
What's involved?
- Attending regular LGB meetings (four per year, usually held on Wednesday evenings from 4.30pm).
- Being engaged and well-prepared for discussions
- Providing supportive challenge to leaders and asking probing questions
- Contributing to strategic planning and decision making
- Promoting the college’s interests within the local community
- Undertaking both statutory and developmental training, as required
Why should you apply?
This is a chance to make a real difference and contribute to the success of our college. It's a fantastic professional development opportunity that will help you gain a deeper understanding of how the college operates at a strategic level.
No previous experience is necessary, just a genuine interest in the education and well-being of our students, our community and a commitment to the role.
Please take a look at NGA’s 30 second video on the role of governors and trustees.
Interested? If you are enthusiastic, a great team player, and ready to take on this important role, we would love to hear from you!
If you are interested in applying or would like to nominate another member of staff, please complete this nomination form by the deadline - Wednesday 22 October 2025.
The attached sheet summarises the circumstances under which someone cannot serve as a staff governor.
If you would like an informal chat about the role or have any questions, please contact Danielle Hunt, Lead Governance Professional via email danielle.hunt@pinnacleLT.ac.uk or telephone 0161 287 2519 for further details.
