Governance at South Birmingham College
South Birmingham College is led by the Principal, Mike Hopkins and a senior leadership team comprising of:-
Phyllis Warde, Deputy Principal
Sardul Dhesi, Vice Principal
Alan Howey, Assistant Principal
Paul Morris, Assistant Principal
Naz Khan, Assistant Principal
John Hillen, Assistant Principal
Margaret Watkinson, Assitant Principal
Dawn Ward, Assistant Principal
Kate Whiting, Clerk, Deputy Director of Human Resources
Parveen Ghulam, Deputy Clerk, Assistant Director of Legal Services
South Birmingham College is directed and governed by its Chair, Professor Philip Walking, Vice Chair, Clive Henderson and Board of Governors. The role of all college governors is voluntary, and governors are drawn from various professional backgrounds including, business, industry, law, finance and education. The Board of governors are responsible for setting strategic direction, ensuring accountability and monitoring college performance. The Board of Governors is supported by a number of Committees, listed below:-
- Audit
- Standards
- Student Services
- Search
- Planning , Resources & Estates
- Employment and Equalities
- Senior Staff Remuneration
The above Committees are responsible for considering college matters which fall with the relevant committee of responsibility.
The Committee then feeds back any matters or issues to the full Governing Body.
The Corporation Office consists of the Clerk to Corporation - Kate Whiting, Parveen Ghulam – Deputy Clerk, and Corporation Co-ordinator/PA – Julie Groom.
Contact Details:
Kate Whiting, Clerk (0121-694-6300) Email: kate.whiting@sbc.ac.uk
Parveen Ghulam, Deputy Clerk (0121-694-5100) Email: parveen.ghulam@sbc.ac.uk
Julie Groom, Corporation Co-ordinator/PA (0121-694-5097) Email: Julie.groom@sbc.ac.uk






