Lowestoft College is looking for new people to join the Governing Body and have an input in to the strategic running of the organisation.

The College is hoping to build on the expertise its members already offer and is keen to hear from people with a background in renewable energy, marketing or public relations. Members are expected to take an active role in meetings and use their experiences within industry to help the College develop an exciting curriculum to meet current and future demands. By having governors from diverse industries members can ensure the College offers a broad range of courses to meet the needs of the local and business community.

Working alongside Simon Summers, the College Principal who takes up the reins in September, the Governors will continue to improve the College and make sure it achieves its targets. Bob Mee, Chair of Corporation, said: “We are really looking forward to working with Simon who, I’m sure, will challenge the governors in moving the College to the outstanding status it deserves. Being a college governor is a challenge but is an exciting and constructive way to contribute to the local community. We are always trying to improve the effectiveness of our decision making by ensuring our membership contains key areas the community represents so we are interested to hear from people who feel they want to contribute and help to take the College forward.”

The role of governor is taken on on a voluntary basis with the College meeting any expenses incurred while members fulfil their duties. A term of four years is served although members can reduce that time if necessary or choose to sit for more than one term. To find out more about the role visit the Lowestoft College Corporation website or ring Charles Reynolds, Clerk to the Corporation, on 01502 525009.