Hereford College of Arts is a small specialist arts college in the beautiful cathedral city of Hereford with courses spanning FE and HE,in areas ranging from art and design to media, performing arts and music. The college was founded in 1851 and has a total of about 850 students. The quality of courses is good and the college is financially strong. The college remains one of only 4 arts colleges in the FE sector, and one of only 13 specialist arts institutions throughout the UK.

Hereford College of Arts is seeking applications from individuals with both experience and passion for the arts and education willing to serve on the Board of Governors. The Board has an overall strategic role in the leadership and direction of the college, and they are the senior decision making body with responsibility for the quality, viability and continued independence of the college. Governors are also able to get more closely involved with curriculum areas through the Link Governor scheme. The college is particularly seeking individuals with good recent experience of management and leadership of arts education at HE level to support current strategic developments at the college.

Board meetings take place 6 times a year. The position is unpaid and for an initial term of 4 years which is renewable, although expenses can be claimed.

If you are interested, please contact LindaWatkins, Clerk to the Governors lwatkins@hca.ac.uk for further details on how to apply, or the Principal Richard Heatly on 01432 273359 or r.heatly@hca.ac.uk for an informal discussion.