Principal
|
|
After completing a degree in Maths at the University of York, Nicola joined the Accountancy and Audit firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1997 on its graduate accountancy training programme, based in Plymouth. During her training, Nicola worked with a broad range of clients from small farm accounts to SEC-listed companies to colleges, universities, regulated charities and other third sector organisations. In 2000, Nicola completed her chartered accounting exams and became a Member (and more latterly Fellow) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. During her six years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Nicola specialised in the public sector, and within that, predominantly further education. Nicola then moved into the FE sector, joining City College Plymouth in 2003 and rapidly rose through the ranks becoming Director of Finance and ultimately Deputy Principal. Nicola is passionate about further education and its impact on the economic, social and cultural development of the Furness area and wider region. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling the world, reading, and is an ardent Plymouth Argyle fan and likes to follow the mighty Green Army to away matches when they are playing in the North West. https://www.furness.ac.uk/furness-college-announces-new-principal-and-chief-executive/ |
Previous Principals/CEOsAndrew Wren
The Principal and Chief Executive of Furness College has been appointed to a prestigious role with the University of Cumbria to help shape the future of education across the county. Andrew Wren will take up a position as Professor of Practice in Collaborative Education Leadership. His appointment recognises his industry expertise and innovative leadership and will help to further strengthen seamless collaboration between the further education and higher education sectors. Professors of Practice are experts in their field, recruited to enhance the curriculum, experience and environment provided for students and staff. Andrew, who grew up in North Cumbria, took up his role as Principal and Chief Executive at Furness College in September 2015, joining from East Riding College where he was Vice Principal. He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Huddersfield and has a Postgraduate Diploma in Management with the Chartered Management Institute. He is also a fellow of the Chartered Institution for Further Education, a board member of the Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), deputy chair of the board of St. Mary’s Hospice in Ulverston and vice-chair of the governing body at his son’s school. During his first year in post in Barrow, he led the successful merger of Furness College and Barrow Sixth Form College, securing the breadth of post-16 education in Furness. Andrew joins a growing number of professors of practice at the university who are sharing their expertise with staff, students and alumni. |
Nicola Cove was appointed Principal and Chief Executive of Furness College in September 2023, having initially joined the College as Deputy Principal in September 2018.
There is no biographical profile of the Principal on the College's website. This detail is from a