Governor Attributes

Governor Candidates - Attributes/Skills Sought

All candidates that submit themselves for interview will have provided a CV which will have been circulated to members of the Search Committee and will be used by the Committee to explore the background and interests of the candidate.

General Attributes Sought

  • An interest in and commitment to lifelong learning
  • Knowledge of Farnborough College of Technology and a desire to promote its activities in the community
  • A commitment towards the promotion of equal opportunities
  • Ability to attend Committee and Corporation meetings that are generally held in the evening and a willingness to participate in training sessions and occasional working groups
  • Committee and/or Board experience in the Public Sector would be useful although not essential
  • Confidence that will enable the Candidate to contribute to the proceedings of meetings

Specific Attributes

We are currently seeking candidates with financial experience.  Although it would help if such a person had a professional qualification in finance, this is not a prerequisite to any appointment.

General Comments

Governors are required to make a public declaration of interests when appointed and, in this connection, if it is anticipated that any significant conflict of interest could occur on appointment, this could prejudice an application/nomination.

Candidates are also advised that, if their application/nomination is successful, being involved with young people, they will require to be cleared by the Criminal Records Bureau.

05.10.06
Yolanda Hughes