Our people

Across the Group, our people are valued. They make us who we are.

Ranging from employees to Fellows, our people are motivated by a shared purpose and ambition to provide the best in skills development.

Our people are committed to our core values – leadership, imagination and integrity – which shape how we work and what we deliver.

Together, we aspire to make a difference.

Who are our people?

Our people include:

Employees working in our businesses and across the Group
The Group Management Board
Council of The City and Guilds of London Institute
Trustees of The City and Guilds of London Institute
Fellows of The City and Guilds of London Institute

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Our employees

Our employees are ambassadors for the Group. They are central to us achieving our purpose of enabling people and organisations to develop their skills for personal and economic growth.

We choose our staff because they believe in our purpose, and embrace our core values. Their passion and commitment is evident through a tireless work ethic, close interaction with our customers and partners, and through knowing they contribute to changing people’s lives.

Find out more about our employees

The Group Management Board

The City & Guilds Group Management Board leads by example, upholding our values, achieving excellence, pushing boundaries and ensuring we achieve our purpose.

The board does this by providing the Group with strategic direction and operational council, as our purpose is carried forward into our businesses’ operations.

Find out more about the Group Management Board

Council of The City and Guilds of London Institute

The Council of The City and Guilds of London Institute has an integral role in the governance of City & Guilds – providing advice, guidance and support.

Council’s role aligns with the Group purpose and values, and is put into action through the duties it performs – from conferring the Group’s highest honour – Fellowship upon outstanding individuals, to providing electing officials who will continue to uphold our values.

Find out more about the Council

Trustees of The City and Guilds of London Institute

The Trustee Board of The City and Guilds of London Institute serves a key role in the governance of the City & Guilds Group.

Its primary responsibility is ensuring the Group pursues its charitable objectives and that it remains financially robust.

The Trustee Board is made up of members of the Council, who are elected to serve as Trustees. Once appointed, they serve as Trustees for up to nine years.

Find out more about Trustees

Fellows of The City and Guilds of London Institute

The highest honour bestowed within the Group is Fellowship of The City and Guilds of London Institute.

Fellowship is conferred upon those who have:

Seen outstanding achievements in their industries
Given distinguished service to the Group
Enhanced the profile of vocational education and training

Fellows are examples of excellence. They are ambassadors for the whole Group, as they represent and uphold our values.

Fellows play an important part in providing advice and support to the Group. They may hold many roles in our Group, including places on Council, and by acting as liaisons with public and private sector organisations.

Find out more about Fellows