Laurel Penrose
– Principal & Chief Executive Officer
Job Purpose
College Principal and CEO Laurel is responsible for the development and delivery of outstanding provision for college apprentices, full time learners aged 16-18 years, full time and part time adult education learners and higher skills learners. As CEO Laurel reports directly to the Chair of Governors and has full executive responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of the College. Working closely with the Deputy Principal, College Directors and managers across the college, the Principal leads on the development and implementation of cross college quality and business improvement strategies. Working alongside the Corporation and senior colleagues, the College Principal plays a pivotal role in the determination and oversight of the strategic development of Bath College.
Location
Laurel splits her time between the City Centre and Somer Valley campuses.
Jayne Davis
– Deputy Principal
Job Purpose
Working closely with the College Principal, Deputy Principal Jayne ensures the development and delivery of outstanding provision for college apprentices, full time learners aged 16-18 years, full time and part time adult education learners and higher skills learners. Jayne is a senior post holder with strategic and operational oversight of the college’s curriculum and quality assurance and improvement at the college. Working closely with the College Principal and management colleagues, the Deputy Principal fosters a culture of innovation in respect of teaching and learning and curriculum development in all curriculum areas. Jayne supports the development and implementation of cross college quality and business improvement strategies. She is also responsible for the important aspects of student welfare, safeguarding and disciplinary.
Location
Jayne is City Centre campus director but splits her time between both campuses.
Barbara Owen
– Director of Human Resources
Job Purpose
As Director of Human Resources & Organisational Development, Barbara is the senior leader with responsibility for the strategic and operational aspects of human resources, staffing and staff development. As well as managing the Human Resources function and team, Barbara provides advice on staffing matters to the Principal and is the GDPR lead for the College.
Location
Barbara splits her time between the City Centre and Somer Valley campuses.
