Governance

Governance at Croydon College

Croydon College’s Governing Body determines the educational mission of the College, its strategic direction, oversees its financial performance and safeguards its assets. It does this through a committee structure in which it meets with the College’s senior management to determine and monitor the College’s performance and planning. You can view all the Governance documents by clicking here.

Our Governors are volunteers and often have significant professional, business or community experience, which is called on to inform the Governing Body’s collective decision-making. Staff and students elect their own Governors. The day-to-day governance of the College is managed by the Clerk to the Governors, whose autonomy from the management structure of the rest of the College assures their independence.

Under the terms of the Further & Higher Education Act 1992, the most senior body in a Further Education college is its Governing Body.

The information below will offer more information about the College’s Governors, its governance structure and obligations, and how to apply to become a Governor.

For more information about our Governors or becoming a Governor, please contact the Director of Governance and Clerk to the Board, ​Clare Mitchell at clare.mitchell@croydon.ac.uk

Governance Membership

Our Governors represent a wide cross-section of those that live or have worked in Croydon.

Professor Tony Stevenson Tony is the Chair of the Board of Governors. He was brought up in Croydon and has now returned to the area.

​ Caireen Mitchell Caireen is the Principal and CEO of Croydon College.

Jean Cook Jean has extensive experience in further and adult education as a teacher, senior manager, inspector and consultant.

Tom Hesmondhalgh Tom is Commercial Director at Creative Education, an experienced leader of teacher development and collaborative improvement projects. He also has previous experience in marketing and business development.

Andrew Lowe Andrew is an MBA qualified Insurance Director currently providing consultancy services to the motor insurance sector. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and was previously a Board member of Evolve Housing and Support.

Nasim Jivani-Hemani Nasim is an experienced Finance Director and qualified Chartered Accountant. She has worked in accounting and audit in the commercial sector and was Chief Finance Officer for an NGO, Focus Humanitarian Assistance.

Andrew Gilchrist Andrew is an consulting actuary working in the life assurance industry.  He is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.

Catherine Boyd-Maunsell Catherine is Head of HR at PSE, a high growth technology company and is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD. She has worked for several businesses that were acquired and has previous experience in marketing and research.

Claudine Reid Claudine is Managing Director of a Croydon based social enterprise and has considerable experience of supporting young people. She was awarded an MBE in 2008 for services to social enterprise. Claudine also sat on the Ethnic Minority Business Forum advising the Secretary of State on Ethnic Minority Business issues.

Frederick Law Frederick is an experienced internal audit and risk professional with a background in the financial services industry. He is an alumni graduate of Croydon College and is Fellow of the ACCA.

​ Soumick Dey Soumick is an experienced senior leader in education and is currently Principal at Riddlesdown Collegiate, a large outstanding secondary school in the south of the borough. He has worked in Croydon since 2006.

Andy Wilson Andy spent over 30 years as a CEO, Principal, Manager and Lecturer in London further education colleges.

The College has two Staff Governors and two Student Governors:

For more information on our Governors or becoming a Governor, please contact the Clerk ​Clare Mitchell

Governor Events

Governors are encouraged to attend a range of curriculum activities and events during the academic year.

Become a Governor at Croydon College

Do you have the ability to think strategically and independently and to make informed decisions as part of a group of equals?

Do you have an interest in the education of young people and adults and providing opportunities to learn in an atmosphere that celebrates equality and diversity?

Are you a member of Croydon’s communities or do you have an interest in the educational and professional development of those that live and work in Croydon?

Can you commit to a number of evening meetings in a stimulating decision-making environment with highly experienced professionals and businesspeople?

The College’s Governing Body wishes to hear from those with suitable experience who are interested in becoming a Governor. You may want to contact Clare Mitchell, Clerk to the Governors (see contact details above) to discuss further your suitability, or the commitments of being a Governor at Croydon College.

Applications can be submitted electronically or in writing, at the College address to the Clerk.