Position Statement

Our Strategic Intent comes at a defining moment for both City College Plymouth and the city we serve. Plymouth is entering a period of significant opportunity, investment and transformation, bringing new industries, new expectations and new possibilities for our communities. As the city’s anchor institution for skills, we have a responsibility not only to respond to this change, but to help shape it locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

At City College Plymouth, we are ‘opportunity creators’. This is more than a statement of purpose; it defines who we are, why we exist and the impact we strive to make every day. For our students, it means access to outstanding teaching, learning and assessment, meaningful experiences and the confidence to progress into fulfilling careers and lives. For our staff, it means working within a values-led, pioneering and innovative organisation that invests in people, supports wellbeing and creates an environment where individuals can thrive. For our city, region and beyond, it means driving aspiration, inclusion, productivity and economic growth through high-quality skills development.

This Strategic Intent reaffirms our position as a leading college for teaching, learning and assessment, and as a learning destination and employer of choice. Everything we do is anchored in delivering exceptional student experience and high-quality outcomes, ensuring every student benefits from a future-focused, inclusive education that enables them to succeed and flourish.

As a civic and anchor institution for Plymouth, we play a vital role in shaping the city’s skills landscape and supporting its identity as a place of innovation, industry and ambition. Our impact extends beyond the region, with growing influence and partnerships nationally and internationally, reflecting the scale of our ambition and the strength of our stakeholder relationships.

Our four Strategic Actions – Industrial Excellence, Professional Capabilities, Health and Inclusion, and Culture and Belonging – provide a clear and connected framework for delivery. Together, they ensure that curriculum, teaching and assessment, partnerships and organisational culture are fully aligned to the needs of students, employers and communities, while driving a consistent focus on quality, equity and impact.

This Strategic Intent reflects confidence in our future, pride in our city, and ambition for what we can achieve together. By continuing to act with integrity, innovation and inclusion, we will deliver opportunity at scale and ensure City College Plymouth remains a pioneering, leading organisation where people, communities and industries succeed.

Jackie Grubb

Chief Executive & Principal