Association of Colleges
Area Director - London
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About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Association of Colleges (AoC) as an Area Director for the London region. AoC is the national voice for further education colleges in England, representing almost 95% of the sector and supporting over 2.2 million students every year. As a not-for-profit organisation established by colleges, for colleges, we are committed to transforming lives through education, skills and opportunity.
In this role, the Area Director is our senior representative and primary contact for member colleges across the London region. This is an influential role, working closely with college Boards, CEOs/principals and senior teams to understand and meet their needs. You will champion and represent colleges with key stakeholders, including devolved authorities, and engage members in AoC’s policy and public affairs work.
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Responsibilities
- Act as the senior representative and primary contact for member colleges across the London region.
- Work closely with college Boards, CEOs/principals, and senior teams to understand and meet their needs.
- Champion and represent colleges with key stakeholders, including devolved authorities.
- Engage members in AoC’s policy and public affairs work.
Requirements
- Strong leadership skills with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, gained from working in a complex stakeholder environment.
- Deep understanding of colleges and the further education policy and political environment, ideally supported by experience in the FE sector.
- Strong local knowledge of the region’s social and economic context.
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About Us
We are a values-led organisation with a culture of high performance and commitment. In return for your expertise, we offer a great package of rewards and a flexible working environment based on mutual trust.
At AoC, we value trust, flexibility, and professional growth. You’ll join a high-performing, mission-led organisation that offers generous benefits, flexible working, and opportunities to develop your career while making a positive impact on the FE community.
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If you’re a confident, strategic, and collaborative professional looking to make a difference in an influential role, we’d love to hear from you!
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