Chair of our Board of Management

The Role

Ayrshire College is governed by a Board of Management responsible for providing strategic leadership, effective oversight and assurance. The Principal and Executive Team are accountable to the board for the college’s operational management.

The Chair leads the board, fostering constructive relationships with the Principal and stakeholders and ensuring strong governance supported by the Vice Chair, Senior Independent Member and committee structure.

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Why work with Ayrshire College?

At Ayrshire College, you will be joining an organisation that has our people at the centre of everything we do, whether that is our staff, our students, or the communities that we support. You will contribute to the development of our students and work closely with our partners to develop the College and communities of Ayrshire and beyond.

We are also proud of our staff achievements and were awarded the 'Investors in People' Gold award following extensive feedback from our staff, who were proud to be part of the College and make a difference to the lives of our students and the wider Ayrshire communities.

Meet the Chair

Sharon Morrow has served as Interim Chair from 1 July 2025 and been a Non-Executive Board Member for four years, serving as Chair of Audit and Risk and Vice Chair of Learning, Teaching & Quality, while supporting Board recruitment and development.

A registered nurse with an Honours degree, dental nursing training, and an MBA, Sharon has extensive experience in training, consultancy, and dental practice management. Sharon also holds non-executive roles with NHS Ayrshire & Arran and The College of General Dentistry.

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About Ayrshire College

The Ayrshire Way

The Ayrshire Way is our shared commitment to clear communication, strong collaboration and consistent standards across every team.

It means you know what’s expected, you can rely on your colleagues, and you’re supported to do your best work. For anyone joining the College, it creates an organised, respectful and positive environment where you can thrive.

Testimonials

It has been an honour working alongside other knowledgeable members of the Board and gaining informative insight on how different processes and procedures work within the College and Education Sector.

Darcie Graham, Non-Executive Board Member