Independent Governor

Person Specification

• An understanding of and willingness to adhere to the Nolan Principles.
• A commitment to and enthusiasm for the mission and values of the College, its pursuit of excellence, its civic mission and its strategic ambitions within Wales and beyond.
• An appreciation of the value that the College brings to its communities within Wales. 
• An ability to contribute to enhancing the experience of the College’s students and their employability.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• A commitment to the bilingual nature of the College and to enhancing the language and culture of Wales.
• Integrity, sound judgement and an inquiring mind.
• The ability to think strategically, to make reasoned judgements, to analyse information and then to challenge constructively as a critical friend, offering sound and wise advice.
• The ability to support and work effectively with other governing body members and the institution’s senior officers.
• Good communication skills.
• Availability to prepare for and attend governing body and committee meetings.
• Commitment to participation in the wider work of the College through attendance at appropriate events.
• Ability and willingness to promote the College in the wider community.

• Further and/or higher education; 
• Strategic planning; business and finance; marketing;
• Accountancy, audit and risk;
• Remuneration; pensions;
• Entrepreneurship; fund- raising; 
• Estates and property development; 
• Equality and diversity;
• Legal and regulatory matters; 
• Human resources;
• Welsh language and bilingualism;
• Civic mission and external relations