Welcome from Sir Frank McLoughlin CBE - Chair

Dear Candidate,

I am delighted that you have expressed an interest in applying to be the Chair of Finance Committee for the Education and Training Foundation (ETF). I hope this candidate brief gives you all the information you might need regarding the requirements of this role. You can also find more information about us on our website: The Education and Training Foundation.

Every day, educators and leaders across the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector inspire curiosity, drive progress and empower learners to achieve their potential. The ETF is here to amplify the vital role of the FE and Skills workforce. Working in partnership, we drive professionalism by setting professional standards for the quality of teaching and leadership across the sector. We provide educators with professional development throughout their careers, we champion inclusion, and we embrace change in support of a thriving FE and Skills sector. Together, we are transforming lives and opportunities for learners aged 14 and above. 

We support educators across FE and Skills to help them to achieve their professional development goals for the benefit of learners and employers across England. In doing so, we help to transform the lives of individuals and communities across the country, unleashing potential and benefiting the economy. Our activities include the commissioning and delivery of professional workforce development programmes (e.g. leadership development, T Level professional development, Maths and English enhancement) and the running of the sector’s professional membership body, the Society for Education and Training (SET).  

The ETF’s Board are the charity’s trustees. The Board oversees the work of the ETF. It sets strategic direction; ensures proper financial and governance arrangements are in place; and ensures that the ETF remains focused on delivering successful outcomes for its beneficiaries.

Three trustees are due to retire from the Board at the ETF AGM in December 2024 and we are now looking for up to 5 new trustees with a range of skills and different life experiences to join our energetic board and increase the diversity of the membership. We are seeking trustees who have experience in membership and professional bodies, digital transformation, commercial, specifically expertise in new product development, monetising products and sales as well as experience working in/with ITP and Adult Education providers. The ETF would like the prospective new trustees to be available to join the AGM on Monday 9 December (online) and Board strategy day on Tuesday 10 December (in person) and the following Board and Committee meetings (from the new year).

If these are roles that interest you, we would very much like to receive your application. You can find all the details on how to apply further along in this brief.

If you have any further questions about the role once you have read this candidate brief please contact us on 0207 850 4781 or email: applications@thewlisgraham.com for a confidential conversation with Sarah Thewlis.

Kind regards,

Sir Frank McLoughlin CBE

Chair