College Governors

Governors make an invaluable contribution to the development of excellence in colleges. As a member of the Board of the Corporation, Governors set the mission and strategic direction of the college, and scrutinise its performance. Governors are volunteers. Becoming a Governor provides many opportunities to contribute to your local community and is an excellent way of developing strategic leadership skills.

Furness College Governors

Chairs and Vice-Chairs

Gary Lovatt
Chair of the Board of Governors; Finance & Resources Committee Member; Governance & Search Committee Chair; Remuneration Committee Member

John Sidney
Vice Chair of the Board of Governors; Finance & Resources Committee Chair; Governance & Search Committee Member; Remuneration Committee Chair

Ex Officio Governors

Nicola Cove (Principal and Chief Executive)
Ex officio Board of Governors Member; Finance & Resources Committee Member; Learner Experience Committee Member; Governance & Search Committee Member

External Governors

Phil Huck
Board of Governors Member; Audit & Risk Assurance Committee Chair

Matt Coward-Gibbs
Board of Governors Member; Learner Experience Committee Chair

Helen Bayley
Board of Governors Member; Audit & Risk Assurance Committee Member

Sian Foster
Board of Governors Member; Learner Experience Committee Member

Sue Newsham
Board of Governors Member; Finance & Resources Committee Member

John Smith
Board of Governors Member; Audit & Risk Assurance Committee Member

Staff Governors

Zoe Guest (Teaching Staff Governor)
Board of Governors Member; Learner Experience Committee Member

Student Governors

The College has three student Governors roles: one from the Channelside Campus, one from the Sixth Form Campus, and a Higher Education Governor.

Secretariat

Clerk to the Corporation (Non-Member)
Joanne Crowther

Register of Interests and Eligibility for Membership
On an annual basis, each member of the Corporation and senior leader is required to register all business interests, financial or otherwise, which s/he or (so far as s/he is aware) her/her spouse/partner/children or other close relatives may have. This is line with the College’s Conflict of Interest policy available below. In addition, members confirm that they are eligible to serve on the Board in line with the Instruments and Articles of Government of the Furness College Corporation.

Relevant information of latest declaration of interests and the conflict of interest policy can be found in the Governance Regulations section here

Your College Needs YOU!
We are always keen to encourage new Governors, so if you are seeking a rewarding and stimulating role, and are:

• Committed to the role of Further Education
• Want the best educational facilities for the local community
• Want to make a difference to the lives of over 5000 students of all ages and abilities

To register an interest in becoming a Governor, please click here.