Terry Clarke

Member of the Corporation, elected by Staff

Terry Clarke is an Activity Leader within the Student Experience Team at BCoT, where he oversees the Community Action project. In this role, he creates opportunities for students to gain new, meaningful experiences through initiatives like local park cleanups, visits to retirement complexes, volunteer support at the football stadium and conservation projects in partnership with Basingstoke Council.

Terry has worked at the college for 16 years across a variety of student-facing roles, including serving as a Retention and Progression Tutor responsible for student welfare and support in the Catering and Hospitality and Health Care and Early Years departments. In addition to his roles, Terry has served as a college Governor for 10 years.

Having lived and worked in Basingstoke for over 45 years, Terry brings a strong business background in the hair and beauty sector. He was previously a shareholder and director of three successful high-street salons for 20 years, during which time he sent each member of his team to train at BCoT. His high regard for the quality of training at the college inspired him to retrain and join the college staff—a journey he describes as an enjoyable way to give back for the support his business received over the years.