TACC Governors Board Volunteer

• Help shape the college’s vision, values, and strategic direction, ensuring alignment with community learning and inclusion goals.
• Contribute to long-term planning, including the Three-Year Strategy and Skills Devolution, and discussions on financial sustainability and investment priorities.
• Review reports, audits, and performance data to promote transparency, value for money, and effective use of public funds.
• Support high standards in teaching, curriculum design, inclusion, safeguarding, and learner support, using feedback and achievement data to monitor progress.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in adult education and advocate for learning opportunities across Thurrock.
• Act as an ambassador for the College, fostering partnerships with employers, voluntary organisations, and other education providers.
• Attend Governing Body meetings (around 8 per year) and sub-committees, preparing by reviewing relevant papers in advance.
• Uphold the Nolan Principles of Public Life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.

Please note, this is based at The Old Courthouse, Grays.

What skills do I need?

• Strategic thinking and long-term planning
• Ability to interpret reports, audits and performance data
• Understanding of financial sustainability and public-fund investment
• Knowledge of education standards, curriculum quality and safeguarding
• Commitment to inclusion and community learning
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to monitor progress using feedback and achievement data
• Strong communication and stakeholder-engagement skills
• Confidence building partnerships with employers and community organisations
• Professional meeting preparation and participation skills

Interests

• Employment, Education and Training

Activities

• Administration and Office