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Recruitment

Recruiting and retaining governors and trustees

an increasing challenge for governing boards

Webinar
20/09/2022
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Join Emma Knights OBE, NGA Chief Executive, as she explores:

  • The scale and nature of the recruitment challenge using data from the 2022 Annual Governance Survey
  • Why good governance requires diverse governing boards, and how to achieve this
  • Recruiting the right people round the table: promoting your vacancy, targeting under-represented groups and interviewing candidates
  • Inducting governors and trustees: NGA’s step-by-step guide  
  • Involving and engaging volunteers

Emma is also joined by Steve Edmonds, NGA Director of Advice and Guidance, to introduce NGA’s updated guidance on succession planning for chairs and vice chairs.

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Emma Knights OBE
Emma Knights OBE

Former Chief Executive

After 14 years with NGA, Emma has departed from her role as Chief Executive. During her tenure, Emma was a strong advocate for the school governance community, engaging with legislators, policymakers, education sector organisations, and the media on a national level.

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