Our Vision & Mission Statement ensures we have a positive impact for our students, our businesses and our community.
Jenny Craig - Principal and Chief Executive
Jenny is a passionate advocate of technical, professional and vocational skills, education and training. She is dedicated to enabling all students to flourish, thrive and achieve more than they ever thought possible through leading an outstanding team delivering inspirational learning experiences. She strongly believes that colleges should be at the heart of the community they serve, working closely with employers and wider community stakeholders to transform lives and drive local and regional economic success and social well-being.
Jenny sits on the Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership Skills Advisory Panel and the Strategic Board of the Bucks Health and Social Care Academy. Jenny holds a degree in Economics and Business Economics, a Post Graduate Certificate in Post Compulsory Education as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management and has completed the Preparing for CEO Strategic Leadership Programme at the Saïd Business School, Oxford University.
John McGrath - Vice Principal Corporate Services
John is a qualified accountant and his background includes a significant amount of commercial finance and change management.
Hannah James - Vice Principal Curriculum & Quality
Hannah has held a number of leadership positions including Head of Faculty and Head of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and Assistant Principal Learning Innovation. She holds a degree in Fine Art, a Post Graduate Certificate in Post Compulsory Education as well as a masters degree in Education.
Hannah is steadfastly student focused. She is experienced in planning, designing, and delivering a high-quality and careers-focused curriculum; leading the creation of learning experiences that are inclusive, innovative, and impactful; and challenging colleagues and students to go beyond ambition.
Hannah is passionate about life-long learning and ensuring that all students access high-quality teaching to transform their futures.
Isobel Ellison - Executive Director Human Resources
In addition, Isobel brings educational skills gained from being an Associate lecturer at Oxford Brookes University Business School, Associate Member of Quality Service Improvement and Redesign from NHS Innovation and is an Enterprise Advisor to schools via the Thames Valley LEP.
Isobel’s work history started, in the private sector, at Acordis before moving to Oxford Brookes University as an HR Manager. Since then she has worked at Buckinghamshire County Council, evolving to Strategic Business Partner for Communities, Health and Adult Social Care. In this role she was responsible for the delivery of workforce strategy, change programmes and the HR leadership of over 1000 employees.
Rachael Murray - Executive Director Planning and Growth
Rachael’s wealth of knowledge and experience in management information systems, funding and understanding of curriculum requirements, to further develop and improve systems and processes across the College, led to the recent promotion to Executive Director Planning and Growth. Rachael’s current focus is the design and development of the curriculum footprint, space utilisation, alongside the development of insightful management reporting and analysis.