Chief Executive of Leeds City College Named

Peter Roberts has worked in the FE sector for 25 years, holding various positions including Deputy Principal at York College for 5 years.

Peter was previously the principal of Stockport College before coming to Leeds City College. During his seven years at Stockport he turned the college’s fortunes around to achieve “beacon status”, winning a number of national accolades. Ofsted inspectors praised his “inspiring” and “outstanding” leadership.

Neil McLean, Chairman of the Board of Governors, said: Peter is a very experienced and well respected educational leader with a national profile and a strong track record in leading major organisational and cultural change.

At the time of his appointment Peter said: “I am very pleased to be offered the opportunity of turning the vision for Leeds City College into reality. This is one of the most exciting and significant jobs in further education. I am very much looking forward to working with staff, students, parents, employers and the wider Leeds community to create a college with an enviable national reputation.”