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- Current Opportunity - AoC Board Chair
Current Opportunity - AoC Board Chair
AoC - Executive Recruitment are excited to be supporting the board of AoC with the appointment of a new Chair.
The Association of Colleges (AoC) is the national voice for colleges and exists to promote and support their interests. Everything AoC does is aimed at helping colleges provide the best possible experience and outcomes for students and employers and to fulfil their roles as community assets and anchor institutions. We believe that every community should be supported by a successful and sustainable college, which develops students, delivers relevant skills, and supports stronger communities, social justice, employers and the economy.
We are seeking a strong ambassador and an experienced communicator who demonstrates a high level of interpersonal and networking skills that will ensure a strong public profile for AoC. As Chair you will work closely with the Chief Executive and AoC President to oversee the implementation of AoC’s aims, objectives and goals as set out in our recently published strategic plan to 2023, whilst overseeing delivery of effective governance and providing leadership for the Board.
For more information about this great role please visit the dedicated Microsite: https://www.aoc-services.co.uk/current_opportunity/aoc-board-chair/
For a confidential conversation, please contact Hilary Clifford at Hilary.Clifford@aoc.co.uk or call 07387 103 459 or Natalie Gee at Natalie.Gee@aoc.co.uk or call 07824 845 074
Closing date for applications: Sunday 25 October 2020