At the heart of every community should be a strong and successful college, supporting students, delivering skills, transforming communities, promoting social justice, working with employers, and growing the economy. 

Association of Colleges is the national voice for further education, sixth form, tertiary and specialist colleges in England. 

We are a not-for-profit membership organisation established by colleges, for colleges. Our members make up almost 95% of the sector - transforming 2.2 million lives each year. 

Acting as the collective voice, we represent and promote the interests of colleges, and provide our members with high-quality professional support services, including training, events, and recruitment. 


The AoC group includes:

AoC events, training and recruitment
Supporting all colleges to be great colleges by delivering high quality and cost-effective further education events, training and development, executive recruitment, interim management and strategic consultancy services.
www.aoc-services.co.uk

AoC Jobs
The first and only stop for anybody looking for a new job in further education.
www.aocjobs.com

AoC Sport
Leading the development of sport and physical activity in 16+ education. 
www.aocsport.co.uk

AoC Charitable Trust
Promoting the very best in FE with some of the biggest and most respected awards in education, including the AoC Beacon Awards, AoC Gold Awards, and Student of the Year.
www.aoc.co.uk/aoc-charitable-trust


For more information, visit www.aoc.co.uk. 

Education

Association of Colleges

David Hughes

Jo Taylor

Rachel Costello

Dr Kate Webb

Julian Gravatt

Morag Gallagher

Emma Meredith

Natalie Gee

Stephanie Crane

Ganesh Menon

Rachel Almeida

Julia Belgutay

The Leadership Team at the Association of Colleges drives the strategic direction and vision of the organization, ensuring that colleges' collective voice is effectively represented. Comprising key leaders such as the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive, this team collaborates on policy development, curriculum innovation, and funding advocacy to support member institutions. They also play a pivotal role in overseeing prestigious initiatives like the AoC Beacon Awards, emphasizing excellence in further education.

Leadership Team

Event Management

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