South Gloucestershire & Stroud College

Chief Student Officer Role Information: Reference: REQ001435 Location: All Campuses - South Gloucestershire & Stroud FTE Salary: circa £76,000 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience) Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Team: College Leadership Team Reports To: Chief Strategy Officer This is your opportunity to place student enjoyment at the heart of one of the South West's most ambitious colleges . SGS College is seeking an exceptional leader to spearhead our efforts to do something we believe is unique in the FE sector - making Enjoyment the key driver of all we do, rather than just an optional extra. Our new strategy SGS 2031: Get Future Ready places Enjoyment as one of four key strategic outcomes. We believe that by ensuring we provide brilliant experiences every day we will create an inspiring, inclusive and safe environment where our students will thrive . We are looking for a leader with a strong background in customer or student experience, ideally in education or a customer-focused sector. You have a desire to make a difference to the lives of the 10,000 students we serve at SGS and an ability to shape strategy and work closely with colleagues across every aspect of College operations. We are committed to embedding enjoyment in everything we do and we need a leader who shares that ambition and has the passion, influence and strategic thinking ability to make it a reality. How to Apply To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter via the 'apply now' button on our website (no more than two pages) setting out your vision for this role and what you would bring to SGS. All shortlisted candidates will be invited to an executive assessment process, including a presentation to the Leadership Team and CEO, a structured interview, and stakeholder meetings. Closing Date: Sunday 7th June 2026 Expected Interview Date: Friday 19th June 2026 For more information about the role and SGS College, please see the candidate pack. If you have any queries or would like to have a conversation about this role please contact the People & Culture Team SGS College is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusion and safeguarding. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. All offers of employment is subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and relevant additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.

Chief Strategy Officer Role Information: Reference: REQ001434 Location: All Campuses - South Gloucestershire & Stroud FTE Salary: circa £95,000 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience) Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Flexible working considered) Team: College Leadership Team Reports To: Chief Executive Officer & Principal Some roles come along once in a career. This is one of them. SGS College is seeking an exceptional leader to become our first ever Chief Strategy Officer. This role is a brand new, top-tier, position reporting to the CEO & Principal. Over the last year we have been working on our new strategy. SGS 2031: Get Future Ready sets an ambitious vision for the role the College will play in delivering economic growth and social cohesion in communities across Bristol, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. We now need to deliver on that promise and our Chief Strategy Officer will play the lead role in ensuring that we do. This role needs somebody who can lead with clarity and dynamism, working closely with external stakeholders to position SGS as a leading voice in local and national skills development. You may have deep experience in FE, or you may never have worked in the sector before. Your sectoral experience matters less than your desire to make a difference, and your ability to lead and work closely with others to deliver a more strategic approach to everything we do. How to Apply To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter via the 'apply now' button on our website (no more than two pages) setting out your vision for this role and what you would bring to SGS. All shortlisted candidates will be invited to an executive assessment process, including a presentation to the Leadership Team and CEO, a structured interview, and stakeholder meetings. Closing Date: Sunday 7 th June 2026 Expected Interview Date: Thursday 18 th June 2026 For more information about the role and SGS College, please see the candidate pack. If you have any queries or would like to have a conversation about this role please contact the People & Culture Team. SGS College is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusion and safeguarding. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. All offers of employment is subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and relevant additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.

Director of Communications, Brand and Public Affairs Role Information: Reference: REQ001436 Location: Based at any campus but travel required between Stroud and Bristol campuses FTE Salary: circa £62,000 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience) Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Flexible working can be considered) Team: College Leadership Team Reporting To: Chief Strategy Officer Are you ready to lead and shape how we communicate, strengthen our brand and engage learners, employers, partners and communities? SGS College is seeking an exceptional leader to become our Director of Communications, Brand and Public Affairs, it's your opportunity to help SGS shape the voice, brand and reputation of one of the South West's most ambitious and forward-thinking colleges. As part of our SGS 2031: Get Future Ready strategy, this role will lead our community outcome- one of our four key strategic priorities, shaping how we tell our story and engage with learners, employers, partners and communities. We are looking for someone who is a communications professional with a strategic mindset and the ability to understand the impact of what we do. More than that, they will have a genuine commitment to the transformative power of education and the ability to inspire others to share that commitment. If you are an experienced and influential communications leader with the vision to shape reputation, strengthen engagement and lead with impact, we would love to hear from you! How to Apply To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter via the 'apply now' button (no more than two pages) setting out your vision for this role and what you would bring to SGS. All shortlisted candidates will be invited to an executive assessment process, including a presentation to the Leadership Team and CEO, a structured interview, and stakeholder meetings. Closing Date: Sunday 7th June 2026 Expected Interview Date: Tuesday 23rd June 2026 For more information about the role and SGS College, please see the candidate pack. If you have any queries or would like to have a conversation about this role please contact the People & Culture Team. SGS College is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusion and safeguarding. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. All offers of employment is subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and relevant additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.