College Leadership Team
We have an ethos at Blackburn College of our leaders being both visible and approachable, so now if you see the below friendly faces around campus you'll know exactly who they are.

Dr Fazal Dad
Principal and Chief Executive

Jennifer Eastham
Vice Principal - Finance and Corporate Services

Rachel Tarplee
Vice Principal - Curriculum and Quality (FE and HE)

Rachel Birleson
Head of Student Experience

Joanne Calcutt
Head of Human Resources

Nicola Clayton
Director of Business Development and External Engagement

Nicola Cunningham
Head of Operations (Apprenticeships)

Matthew Robinson
Director of Student Support and Experience

Claire Thompson
Head of Inclusion

Victoria Wilding
Student Services Manager

Kris Winston
Head of MIS/IT
Further Education Management Team

Jon Bond
Head of School - Creative and Digital

Amanda Boyer
Head of School - Health and Social Care, Early Years and Access

Mekka Dakak
Head of Adult Education

Hayley McQueen
Head of Sixth Form

Mark Moren
Head of School - Customer Service Industries

Gretel Redwood
Head of School - Technical Studies

Claire Storer
English and Maths Manager

Victoria Wood
Head of School - Business, Science and Engineering
University Centre Management Team

Justine Walker
Head of School - Health, Humanities and Education