The Lancing family of schools offers children from nursery to eighteen years a wonderful journey of discovery and inspiration. Founded in 1848, Lancing College provides a first-class living and learning environment which focuses on the individual talents of its pupils, inspiring them to learn, become independent and to excel at every stage in their life. The warmth of the Lancing community, its rich history, its academic distinction and its focus on all-round education combine to make it a very special place, as underscored by the School's ISI inspection of March 2017, where it was rated as excellent in every element.

Underpinning what is so special about Lancing is a holistic, well-developed and future-thinking approach to education. This is a coherent view of what education is about and how the various elements of a Lancing education combine to allow each pupil to grow in their own way throughout their time at the College. Lancing College gives great thought to its wider curriculum, offering a vast array of possibilities to explore, enhance and challenge the mind and the body. More structured programmes such as CCF and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award combine with eclectic musical groups, sports, societies and clubs, student-led committees and new initiatives by inspired pupils. Whilst some pupils focus on developing existing skills, many others are encouraged to try and experience new things they would never have previously considered. These experiences travel with them long after they leave school.

Lancing is unapologetically global in its reach. 30% of the School's students come from over 40 different nations, and Lancing plans to increase its international presence in the years to come. As the School approaches its 175th anniversary, Lancing is preparing a portrait exhibition of the School as it exists today, including portraits of support staff, pupils, and the many women who historically have not been represented in the dining room's artworks. Lancing is now, and will continue to be, a welcoming environment for all - a concept reflected in the School's 110% bursary programme, which currently supports 17 children from underprivileged backgrounds. By expanding its outreach and international presence, Lancing will continue to uphold the Christian ethos present since the School's founding, whilst also being welcoming to people of all faiths and none. When pupils leave Lancing, they are happy, confident young adults, self-aware and with a real sense of their place as global citizens. Young people thrive in Lancing's care, and friendships made at Lancing last a lifetime.

Governors are also directors of the company and charitable trustees for the purpose of Charity law. They comprise the Governing Body of Lancing College. Lancing Preparatory School at Worthing Limited and Lancing Preparatory School at Hove are governed by the Governing Body of Lancing College. Governors also sit on one of a number of committees, including: Finance and General Purposes, Investment, Membership and Nominations, Education.

It is the collective responsibility of the Governing Body to ensure that the College is fit for purpose and to determine and support its strategic direction in order to enable it to attain its stated objectives.

They will do this by:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
• Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the schools and their pupils, and the performance management of staff
• Overseeing the financial performance of the schools and making sure its money is well spent.

Governor (Legal): The successful candidate will bring senior-level experience within the legal profession, for example as a solicitor, barrister or General Counsel, and bring a strategic and commercial perspective to the Board. This individual could have an interest in safeguarding, but this is not a requirement for the role.

Governor (Young people): The successful candidate could come from any background, so long as they are passionate about young people. Candidates who have worked with children in their executive career (such as a head teacher of a primary or secondary school, a doctor or social worker) would be of particular interest, but having experience of working with children is not a requirement for the role. This Governor would be expected to learn about safeguarding, but safeguarding experience is not required.

Governor (Strategy): Lancing College seeks a new Governor with senior strategic commercial experience to join its Board. Candidates will bring strong commercial acumen and international experience.

Lancing is open to business leaders from any sector for this role. They will offer the Board strategic guidance on risk, business performance and financial planning. Whilst international experience would be beneficial for the role (and Lancing welcomes candidates based in other countries), it is not a requirement. Individuals who have not previously held non-executive roles are welcome to apply, provided they understand the governance role and how it differs from executive leadership.

Above all, candidates will be aligned with, or have a sympathy for, the Christian values that underpin the Lancing ethos, and will be passionate about the education of young people.

A full list of current Governors can be found here.

This role is unremunerated, and reasonable, pre-agreed travel expenses will be reimbursed. The Governing Body met three times during the year, in person at Lancing College. This Governor would also be expected to sit on the Education Committee, which meets three times per year. The appointment is for a five-year term, which can be renewed at the discretion of the Board.

This organisation is based in West Sussex and meetings will take place in person, with an option for video participation. Candidates will therefore be local or willing to travel.

Lancing College welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, belief or disability. As women and those from an ethnic minority background are currently under-represented on the Board, applications from those individuals would be particularly encouraged. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.