Chief Strategy Officer
Role Information
- Reference: REQ001434
- Location: All Campuses – South Gloucestershire & Stroud
- FTE Salary: circa £95,000 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Flexible working considered)
- Team: College Leadership Team
- Reports To: Chief Executive Officer & Principal
Some roles come along once in a career. This is one of them.
SGS College is seeking an exceptional leader to become our first ever Chief Strategy Officer. This role is a brand new, top-tier, position reporting to the CEO & Principal.
Over the last year we have been working on our new strategy. SGS 2031: Get Future Ready sets an ambitious vision for the role the College will play in delivering economic growth and social cohesion in communities across Bristol, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. We now need to deliver on that promise and our Chief Strategy Officer will play the lead role in ensuring that we do.
This role needs somebody who can lead with clarity and dynamism, working closely with external stakeholders to position SGS as a leading voice in local and national skills development.
How to Apply
To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter via the ‘apply now’ button on our website (no more than two pages) setting out your vision for this role and what you would bring to SGS.
All shortlisted candidates will be invited to an executive assessment process, including a presentation to the Leadership Team and CEO, a structured interview, and stakeholder meetings.
Closing Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
Expected Interview Date: Thursday 18th June 2026
For more information about the role and SGS College, please see the candidate pack. If you have any queries or would like to have a conversation about this role please contact the People & Culture Team.
SGS College is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusion and safeguarding. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. All offers of employment is subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and relevant additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.
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Role Information
- Reference: REQ001434
- Location: All Campuses – South Gloucestershire & Stroud
- FTE Salary: circa £95,000 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Flexible working considered)
- Team: College Leadership Team
- Reports To: Chief Executive Officer & Principal
Some roles come along once in a career. This is one of them.
SGS College is seeking an exceptional leader to become our first ever Chief Strategy Officer. This role is a brand new, top-tier, position reporting to the CEO & Principal.
Over the last year we have been working on our new strategy. SGS 2031: Get Future Ready sets an ambitious vision for the role the College will play in delivering economic growth and social cohesion in communities across Bristol, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. We now need to deliver on that promise and our Chief Strategy Officer will play the lead role in ensuring that we do.
This role needs somebody who can lead with clarity and dynamism, working closely with external stakeholders to position SGS as a leading voice in local and national skills development.
How to Apply
To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter via the ‘apply now’ button on our website (no more than two pages) setting out your vision for this role and what you would bring to SGS.
All shortlisted candidates will be invited to an executive assessment process, including a presentation to the Leadership Team and CEO, a structured interview, and stakeholder meetings.
Closing Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
Expected Interview Date: Thursday 18th June 2026
For more information about the role and SGS College, please see the candidate pack. If you have any queries or would like to have a conversation about this role please contact the People & Culture Team.
SGS College is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusion and safeguarding. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. All offers of employment is subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and relevant additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.
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