Capital City College appoints Mark Burrows as new Group Principal

Capital City College (CCC), the largest further education institution in London, has appointed Mark Burrows as its new Group Principal for Adult and Higher Education, effective August 2025.

With over a decade of senior leadership experience, Mr. Burrows joins CCC from Southport Education Group, where he served as Deputy Chief Executive and Principal. During his tenure, he strengthened organisational performance, securing significant improvement since its last Ofsted inspection, and promoted greater collaboration across colleges, aligned to the Liverpool City Region’s skills priorities.

This appointment signals a strategic step forward for CCC as it expands its adult and higher education provision across London. As Group Principal, Mr. Burrows will lead the college’s efforts to align its curriculum with regional and national priorities, while ensuring CCC remains responsive to the evolving needs of students, staff, and employers. His leadership will be instrumental in fostering an inclusive, innovative, and growth-focused culture.

Mark Burrows said: “I am delighted to be joining Capital City College Group, whose scale, ambition and unwavering commitment to supporting learners in achieving their aspirations through high quality education is truly inspiring. I look forward to working with colleagues, students, and stakeholders to make a meaningful impact across our communities, with a particular focus on the Group’s Higher Education and Adult provision.”

Angela Joyce, Chief Executive of Capital City College, said: “Mark brings strong curriculum knowledge and experience of working with stakeholders from his roles in different colleges. He has a good understanding of college groups and experience of successfully driving strategy. We look forward to him joining us and I am sure he will make a strong contribution to the future of CCC.”

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