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Governance Office

The Governance team supports the work of the Board of Management, ensuring that the Board and its Committees operate effectively and within their legislative and regulatory framework.

The team provides Governance Leadership to the College Board to enable structured input, development and challenge to national policy issues and discussions with key stakeholders. The team also offer an extra link between the Board of Management and the College’s Executive Team. ​

The Governance team plans and services Board and Committee meetings and ensures that Board processes such as appointments, induction, training and evaluation, and members’ engagement in College events take place throughout the year.

If you have any questions relating to the Board of Management or governance arrangements at the college, please email the governance team.

Members of the Executive and Senior Management Team

Principal and Chief Executive

  • Audrey Cumberford

Vice Principal Education and Skills

  • Jonny Pearson

Vice Principal Innovation, Planning and Performance

  • Jon Buglass

Vice Principal Corporate Development

  • Mike Jeffrey

Chief Operating Officer

  • Alan Williamson

Members of the Senior Management Team 

Director of Human Resources and Organisation Development

  • Sue Clyne

Director, Finance and Estate Infrastructure

  • Ian Deed

Director of Communications, Marketing and Policy

  • Scott Douglas

Director of Income Generation and Partnerships 

  • Neale Gardiner 

Assistant Principal Quality and Improvement

  • Gail Graham

Assistant Principal Creative Industries, Culture and Languages

  • Jakki Jeffery

Assistant Principal Student Experience

  • Anna Vogt

Assistant Principal Care, Health and Wellbeing 

  • Vacant 

Assistant Principal, Sustainable Technology, Advanced Manufacturing and Digital Innovation 

  • Scott Warden