Opening Doors: Liz Bromley’s Reflections on Mentorship and Opportunities

In this episode of Inspiring Working Lives, we sit down with Liz Bromley, Chief Executive of Newcastle College Group (NCG), to explore the pivotal role of education, mentorship, and opportunity in shaping careers. From her unexpected path from a Cheshire farm to Oxford, to leading one of the UK’s largest college groups, Liz shares the transformative moments and influential mentors who opened doors along the way.

With honesty and humour, she reflects on resilience, leadership, and the importance of creating “parity of esteem” between further and higher education. Liz also reveals how she fosters a culture of growth at NCG, building pathways for the next generation of leaders.

If you’re interested in leadership, social mobility, or the power of mentorship, this conversation is full of insight and inspiration.

Speakers

Dan Taylor

Managing Director

I am the Managing Director of Morgan Hunt and Pentagon Talent and have held this position since January 2017. Over that period, I have overseen a full-scale change programme that has led to a more defined offering to the businesses long standing clients, a full change of brand, a new CRM and several adoptions of new and innovative tech and the opening of a new business in Scotland. All this has contributed to returning this long-standing business to profit.

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Liz Bromley

Chief Executive Officer at NCG

Experienced strategic leader with a demonstrable history of working in both Further and Higher Education. A track record in promoting and enabling access to education for everyone within their local communities. Skilled in Strategic Leadership, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Change Management and Presentation. Strong organisational and leadership development professional with MA and BA (English Language and Literature) from Oxford (Worcester College). I hold a number of non-executive roles, including the NHS in Newcastle, the Open University, NCFE, CIFE, and the Witham Hall. Also a member of the Mulberry Multi Academy Trust and E-ACT.

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