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Our client is a dynamic and growing organisation with more than 650 staff, an annual turnover of circa £35 million and a thriving community of learners. They deliver high-quality education and training to thousands of students, apprentices and adults each year, helping shape futures while supporting the needs of local employers. Our client is proud of their college, their staff and their students, who make the college such a brilliant place to work and learn. Our client is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking leader to join the College as Director of Digital Technology, a newly created senior role reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Services. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver the College's Digital and AI Strategy, ensuring technology investment and innovation support our strategic priorities, learner experience and operational excellence. The successful candidate will drive the development of a modern, secure and inclusive digital environment, championing AI, digital skills and service improvement across both education and business operations. Our client is looking for a highly experienced technology leader with a strong track record of delivering digital strategy and large-scale change within a complex organisation, ideally in education. You will combine strategic vision, technical expertise and excellent stakeholder engagement skills with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement. Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with the important role. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial conversation with our lead consultant, by emailing to discuss the role. Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 1 July 2026 Interviews: Thursday 9 July 2026

Our client is a forward-thinking educational organisation dedicated to delivering outstanding post-16 education and progression for young people and the wider community. They are committed to enhancing opportunities for their students, staff and region, with a clear vision to deliver educational excellence and make a positive impact on society and the economy. Their strategic ambitions focus on innovation, collaboration and sustainability, ensuring they remain at the forefront of educational development. Our client is seeking an inspiring and experienced People and Culture Director to join their senior leadership team. This strategic role will lead the development and delivery of their people strategy, ensuring an inclusive, high-performing culture that empowers staff and supports outstanding outcomes for learners. The postholder will oversee all aspects of HR, organisational development and staff wellbeing and provide expert advice to their executive team on people matters, change management and staff engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in senior HR or organisational development leadership, experience of driving cultural transformation and excellent communication and influencing skills. Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Interested parties are advised to have an initial discussion with our lead consultant prior to submitting an application by emailing . Closing date: 9am on Monday 29 June 2026 Interview date: Wednesday 8 July 2026

Our client is seeking an exceptional communications leader to join them as their first Director of Communications & PR. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape and deliver a bold, inclusive and transparent communications strategy that will drive engagement, strengthen our client's reputation and support their ambition to be exceptional. Reporting directly to the Principal and Chief Executive, you will be the College's senior professional lead for communications, reputation and stakeholder engagement. You will develop and implement a whole-college communication and engagement strategy, champion open and purposeful communication, and ensure clarity, consistency and accessibility across all channels and campuses. You will work closely with senior leaders, staff and students, aligning messaging, building trust and fostering a culture of collaboration and shared purpose. Our client is looking for a credible, values-led professional with significant experience leading complex communications in a multi-stakeholder environment. You will be confident influencing senior leaders, skilled at managing reputational risk and passionate about inclusive communication. If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact, our client wants to hear from you. Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange a conversation by emailing , to discuss this opportunity before the closing date. Closing date: Tuesday 16 June 2026 Interview date: Friday 26 June 2026

Our client is a leading anchor institution that champions innovation, inclusivity and skills development in a dynamic economic and social landscape. Through a culture built on collaboration, continuous improvement and high expectations they have delivered strong achievements and student outcomes as well as outstanding financial health. Their dedication to shaping futures, transforming lives and creating an environment where everyone thrives are what position them for continued success and a positive future. Our client is a leading anchor institution that champions innovation, inclusivity and skills development in a dynamic economic and social landscape. Through a culture built on collaboration, continuous improvement and high expectations they have delivered strong achievements and student outcomes as well as outstanding financial health. Their dedication to shaping futures, transforming lives and creating an environment where everyone thrives are what position them for continued success and a positive future. The College is now seeking their next Principal and Chief Executive to build on its many strengths, model its values and provide inspirational and strong leadership across its staff and student body. As well as leading our client into a successful future their new Principal and Chief Executive will also play a vital civic leadership role ensuring the college is contributing to developments across the borough and region. Whilst successful and impactful leadership in an educational setting of similar complexity is an essential requirement, the College are open to the route you have taken to achieve your successes. Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial conversation, by emailing to discuss the role before the closing date. Closing date: Monday 15 June 2026 Interviews: Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 June 2026

At our client's College, people and culture are central to its success. They are modernising structures, strengthening leadership and embedding a culture of accountability and performance. As Director of People Strategy & Culture, you will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team, influencing strategic direction and ensuring our client's people strategy underpins every decision. You will lead workforce transformation, drive culture change and deliver a modern People Strategy aligned with financial sustainability and educational excellence. You will develop leadership capability across the College, act as a trusted advisor at Executive level and lead a high-impact, insight-led People function. Our client is looking for a senior HR leader with a proven track record in organisational transformation, confident at Board level, commercially aware and passionate about developing leaders. Above all, you will bring energy, credibility and the drive to make a real difference. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future culture of a major FE college and play a key role in its long-term success. Our client has engaged FE Associates to support them with this appointment. Interested parties should contact , for an initial discussion. Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 23 June 2026 Interview date: To be confirmed

Our client is a leading provider of education and skills in the Liverpool City Region, committed to transforming lives through high-quality technical and professional learning. With a strong reputation for innovation, collaboration and community impact, the college plays a vital role in supporting local and regional priorities, delivering outstanding outcomes for learners, staff and employers, and strengthening its position as an anchor institution in the area. Our client is seeking a strategic and dynamic Chief Operating Officer to join its Principalship Team. This pivotal role will shape and drive the college's operational strategy, ensuring systems, resources and infrastructure are future-ready, financially sustainable, and capable of supporting exceptional teaching, learning, and student experience. The COO will provide executive leadership across all non-curricular functions, champion digital transformation, operational excellence, and service innovation, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our client has engaged FE Associates to support them with this appointment. Interested parties should contact for an initial discussion. Closing date: 9am on Monday 1 June 2026 Interviews: Friday 12 June and Monday 15 June 2026

Our client is a large, diverse and vibrant further education college located in the heart of Birmingham. The College offers a wide range of vocational, academic and apprenticeship programmes to thousands of students each year, supporting its local communities and employers to develop the skills needed for the future. Our client is seeking to appoint an outstanding Executive Director of Finance to lead, mentor and develop their finance team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement and digital innovation. The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant and have significant experience in senior financial management roles, ideally within the education or public sector. You will provide strategic financial leadership, ensure robust financial management and reporting and work closely with the Vice Principal/CFO, Principal and Senior Leadership Team to support the delivery of the College's organisational aims and ambitions. Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial conversation by emailing , to discuss the role before the closing date. Closes: 9am on Monday 15 June 2026 Interviews: Friday 26 June 2026

Assistant Principal - Apprenticeships, Training and Business Development Inspiring Ambitious Futures Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Assistant Principal to lead its Apprenticeships, Commercial Training and Business Development portfolio. This is a pivotal leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape skills provision across Wales and directly influence the region's economic future. As Assistant Principal, you will provide strategic leadership for a high-performing, employer-led provision with a strong focus on the growth and enhancement of Apprenticeships and workforce training aligned to national and regional skills priorities. You will lead the development of innovative commercial opportunities, secure sustainable income growth and strengthen strategic employer partnerships across key sectors. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the College's apprenticeship strategy, overseeing competitive bid development, apprenticeship contracts and government-funded opportunities, while ensuring outstanding quality, compliance, financial performance and teaching and learning standards. Working closely with employers and regional stakeholders, you will align apprenticeship and skills provision to major economic developments, including the Celtic Freeport and the Swansea Bay City Deal, positioning the College as a leading partner for apprenticeships, workforce development and skills innovation across the region. You will bring significant senior leadership experience in further education or commercial training, alongside strong commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement skills and a commitment to excellence, inclusion and continuous improvement. Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial conversation by emailing to discuss the role before the closing date. Closing date: 9am Monday 22 June 2026 Interviews: Tuesday 30 June 2026

With an ambitious Strategic Plan, our client is entering a defining new chapter in their journey - one shaped by innovation, aspiration and a commitment to inclusive excellence. Our client is seeking an outstanding Executive Director of People & Culture to join their Executive Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in their journey to be exceptional. As a strategic leader, you will develop and deliver a People & Culture strategy that enables a high-performing workforce and an exceptional student experience. You will lead the HR function, work closely with the Principal and governors, and champion organisational development, staff engagement and wellbeing. You will bring experience of working at executive or board level and a proven track record in leading people strategy, HR delivery or organisational development in a similarly complex environment. You will have strong judgement, credibility and political awareness, and be able to provide trusted advice on people, culture and workforce risk. You will be pragmatic, solutions-focused, emotionally intelligent and deeply committed to inclusion and continuous improvement. Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange a conversation by emailing , to discuss this opportunity before the closing date. Closes: 9am on Tuesday 30 June 2026 Interviews: Thursday 9 July 2026

Our client is seeking an outstanding Chief People Officer to lead our long term people, culture and workforce transformation agenda. This is a senior executive role at the heart of a university that is ambitious, growing and deeply rooted in its regional mission. As a member of our senior executive team, reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor, you will provide strategic leadership across People & Culture, shaping organisational capability, digital confidence, workforce intelligence and employee experience. You will lead the development of a future focused workforce strategy, champion digital enablement, and embed a values led, psychologically safe and high performing culture. You will play a pivotal role in enabling the University to deliver its refreshed Towards 2030 strategy, supporting its place-based mission and values, including major developments such as our new Barrow campus, as well as the complexities of a dispersed multi-campus University. This is not a traditional Higher Education context. Our client is seeking a senior leader with: Significant executive level experience of organisational and cultural transformation, with the judgement to balance values, compassion, pace, risk and sustainability. The skills and insight to lead the adoption of digital enablement across the organisation. A values driven, collaborative leadership style. The ability to inspire, mobilise and develop people through change. If you are motivated by purpose, partnership and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on people and place, our client welcomes your application. Closing date: 9am on Thursday 28 May 2026 Interview date: Friday 19 June 2026

Shape the future of further education at one of the UK's leading College groups Our client is among the largest further education providers in the UK, supporting over 15,000 learners across west London. At the heart of everything they do is a commitment to delivering an outstanding learning experience that transforms lives and drives personal growth, wellbeing and economic opportunity. Led by values of diversity, inclusion and excellence, they are ambitious for the future. They aim to be the College of Choice and to be recognised as a leader in the sector - both nationally and internationally - by embracing innovative approaches to teaching and learning and by equipping their students with the skills they need to thrive. Their exceptional staff and industry-standard facilities underpin consistently outstanding student achievement. Looking ahead, their ambitious curriculum plans to 2030 will further strengthen their employer-led market-leading offer. Could you help guide their next chapter? Our client is seeking two new governors with substantial experience in the further education sector to join their Board. This is an opportunity for individuals with deep sector insight, strategic perspective and a genuine passion for education to help shape the direction of a high-performing and ambitious organisation. As a governor, you will play a key role in steering our clients future - supporting their mission, strengthening their governance and ensuring the effective and responsible use of public funds. Your experience will help them to continue to innovate, build on their strong track record of student success and deliver for their learners and communities. We welcome applicants who share our client's commitment to excellence, their aspirations for their students and their belief in the transformative power of further education. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who bring not only expertise but also a fresh perspective. Our client's Governing Board is made up of talented individuals from diverse professional and personal backgrounds, and we are committed to broadening that diversity further across age, gender, ethnicity and experience. If you are passionate about further education and ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to find out more. Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with these important appointments. Contact to learn more about these opportunities Closing date: 9am on Thursday 18 June 2026 Interview date: Wednesday 1 July 2026

Our client is a vibrant and dynamic college located in the heart of North West London. This is an exciting time to join the College, with their £60m newbuild transforming their estate and their strategic plan already delivering results. Our client is seeking a Director of Teaching, Learning and Quality Improvement to provide strategic leadership for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of teaching, learning and assessment across the College. The postholder will lead quality assurance and improvement frameworks, drive enhancements in teaching practice, curriculum delivery and learner experience, and ensure the College is fully prepared for inspection and external scrutiny. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader with significant experience in post-16 education, who has a proven track record of driving quality improvement and enhancing teaching, learning and student outcomes. You will possess strong analytical, communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and support senior leaders and curriculum teams. Our client has retained FE Associates to support them with this exciting opportunity. Prior to submitting an application, interested are advised to arrange an initial discussion by emailing . Interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis throughout the recruitment period. Early applications are encouraged.