New chair of governors for Bishop Burton College

‘A WARM WELCOME’: New chair of governors Ian Sackree, left, with Alan Menzies

By Rick Lyon

Bishop Burton College has a new chair of governors.

Alan Menzies, executive director of planning and economic regeneration and deputy chief executive of East Riding Council, has stepped down from the role.

He has been replaced by Ian Sackree, who has served as a governor since 2018.

The college, which incorporates University Centre Bishop Burton and Riseholme College, in Lincolnshire, is currently rated ‘Good’ overall by Ofsted, with an ‘Outstanding’ rating for its residential accommodation.

Alan said: “It has been a privilege to have been involved with this important educational institution for the East Yorkshire, Humber and Lincolnshire regions, and to see it continue to grow and develop.

“I have been particularly pleased to see the growing emphasis on sustainable technology and practices as this is so key in the education of young people – especially those working in the agriculture sectors which are so important to the future of this region and the nation.

“I will be sad not to be as involved in the future direction of the organisation but I will continue to watch as it grows the potential of each and every student it serves.”

Ian’s career started as an accountant in the NHS which led on to leadership roles in the education sector and more recently in recruitment. As a senior postholder at another large college, Ian held responsibility for finance, HR, IT, learning resources, marketing, partnerships and estates.

He said: “I’m delighted to begin my role as chair of governors at the college, bringing my experience of the education sector and in leadership roles to this exciting new challenge.

“Bishop Burton is already a standard bearer for all that is innovative in education, for example now entering our fourth year offering T-levels after being in the first wave to introduce them alongside our supportive employers.

“The college is advancing its sustainability agenda, aiming to make key parts of our estate such as our college farm carbon neutral well ahead of the curve.”

The college has also welcomed Angela Moran as its new vice chair. She has experience working in the agricultural sector as a nutritionist, as well as roles in marketing, purchasing, supply chain management, transport, account management, quality assurance, food safety and business development.

Bill Meredith, college principal and chief executive, said: “My warmest thanks to Alan for his years of service to the college.

“Alan’s unwavering commitment and invaluable insights have been a great support to the institution, and he will be sorely missed.

“I would also like to extend a warm welcome to Ian as he takes on the role of chair.”