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A role at Kirklees College as Head of Department came next, managing various departments from Hospitality to Business Development. Nikki then joined York College as Assistant Principal leading the apprenticeship programme before being promoted to Vice Principal for Technical and Professional programmes, which included leading the successful bid for the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology. Nikki commenced at Leeds College of Building in May 2019 as Vice Principal – Teaching, Learning & Quality. In August 2022 she became the first woman to hold the post of Principal in the College’s 60-year history. Nikki is delighted to build on the College’s previous successes and first rate tradition of delivering exceptional training to leaners across the UK. |
Previous Principals/CEOsDerek Whitehead
Derek is passionate about education and is dedicated to the construction industry, one of the largest and most diverse employment sectors in the UK. There has never been a better time to join this exciting industry, with so many companies looking for talented people to join their team. Derek started his career at 16 as an Apprentice Carpenter & Joiner, experiencing first-hand what it’s like to gain trade skills. He advanced to a management role before moving into Further Education in 1985. Derek became a Lecturer at Keighley College and then Section Leader for Timber Trades. At Bolton College, Derek was promoted to Senior Lecturer and later appointed Head of Construction & Engineering. Derek also carried out a cross-college self-assessment quality assurance role. The pull of Yorkshire eventually saw Derek return to Keighley College as Head of Construction & Engineering before moving to Leeds College of Building in 2004. Derek’s career is a testament to the diversity of opportunities available in construction. He looks forward to welcoming you to the College as you gain life-long skills in construction, architecture, engineering or even management. |
Nikki's first role in further education management was as Course Leader for Business and Economics at Calderdale College, before moving back to Park Lane College as Curriculum Manager for Business and Enterprise.
Derek Whitehead is the Principal & CEO of Leeds College of Building. He has been with the College for over 16 years, serving first as Deputy Principal and then taking up the role of Principal in January 2019.