Principal and Chief Executive Officer – Leicester College

Leicester College is a thriving, transformational environment that puts the community at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of the values that drive our positive and ambitious culture: Respect, Inclusion, Sustainability, Equality and Excellence. We provide access to expert teaching and learning, industry-standard facilities and an excellent network of support services, offering a wide range of qualifications and pathways to help students achieve their goals.

We are seeking an exceptional leader, with significant experience of leading an organisation of similar size and complexity, to be our next Principal and CEO.

The successful candidate will be a visionary and strategic thinker with a proven track record of motivating, inspiring and empowering teams to achieve excellence. They will have expertise in stakeholder management and navigating political landscapes locally and nationally, to ensure we are strategically positioned to meet skills needs both at local and regional level. They will ensure accountability and enhance the College’s performance within a positive and inclusive environment for both students and staff.

We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this crucial appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to contact Jo.Johnston@fea.co.uk to discuss the role.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 28 April 2025

Interview dates: Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 May 2025

For more information visit: www.fea.co.uk/jobs/