Governance & Board
UCS College Group is governed by a board of forward-thinking leaders dedicated to driving national education policy-making.
An anchor organisation within the community
UCS College Group operates at the intersection of education, industry, and government, informing policy decisions and delivering UK industrial strategies.
Our Governance and Board of Directors are the custodians of our overarching vision: to Pioneer, Collaborate, Inspire and Transform.
They provide the high-level strategic direction required to navigate a complex educational and industrial landscape, ensuring that our educational institutions and commercial enterprises operate as a unified, transformative force across Somerset and the wider UK.
We influence skills policy alongside Whitehall, the Association of Colleges, and the Confederation of British Industry.
We manage extensive delivery partner networks, including the Collab Group, UK-wide college partnerships, and seamless progression routes.
We are perfectly placed to maximise connectivity, attract inward investment, and inspire global opportunities for our learners and partners.
We are committed to driving social mobility and supporting local supply chains by working with Councils and Chambers of Commerce.
Guiding our vision for the future
UCS College Group marks an exciting new chapter for Somerset – one that brings together the strengths of our Colleges to create more opportunities, raise aspirations, and deliver the skills our region needs to thrive.
Andy Berry, CBE
Chief Executive Officer, UCS College Group
A unified vision for excellence
Our executive team brings together deep expertise in academic, strategic, and operational leadership to deliver our vision.
At UCS College Group, our strategy is built on innovation, long-term impact, and a clear focus on student success. We’re not just preparing for the future of education — we’re shaping it.
MATT TUDOR
Chief Strategy Officer
The creation of UCS College Group marks a pivotal moment… We are creating a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every student can realise their potential…
LOUISE ROWLEY
Group Executive Principal
Behind every transformed life at UCS College Group is a strong operational and financial foundation… This approach ensures that every decision we make delivers real value for students.
MARCUS HOLDER
Chief Finance & Operating Officer
Building the future of education, today
We are bold, ambitious, collaborative, and relentless in our pursuit of transformative change. By unlocking potential through innovation, we are determined to achieve ever-greater results and establish ourselves as a vital partner in regional and national growth.
Supporting the first battery manufacturing gigafactory in the UK with a future-ready workforce.
Delivering world-class skills training to the largest infrastructure project in Europe at Hinkley Point C.
As the first College Group in the UK to deliver nursing degrees, we are at the forefront of training healthcare professionals.
Our Shared Goal
Every UCS College Group institution is focused on a core aim: academic excellence. What does this mean to us?
- Outstanding teaching and training
- Broaden horizons through enriched curriculum
- Creating opportunities
- Raising aspirations for all learners
- Champion innovation in teaching, learning and skills development
- Embedded in community.
We are creating a stronger, united force for education in Somerset, driven by one vision: to transform lives and communities through learning and partnerships.
Our strategic vision acts as our North Star, anchoring every decision, investment, partnership and priority across the Group.
Discover how the Group is constituted, how authority is delegated, and how responsibilities are distributed across our leadership and committees.