In this episode of the Inspiring Working Lives podcast, Dan Taylor sits down with Angela Joyce, CEO of Capital City College, London’s largest further education provider.
Angela shares her journey from teaching English to becoming the UK’s youngest female college CEO, leading with resilience, authenticity and a passion for helping others succeed. She reflects on her early ambitions, how sport shaped her mindset, the challenges of leading through Covid, and why she believes further education is one of the most powerful forces for change in the UK.
Whether you’re an aspiring leader, an educator, or simply someone who loves hearing stories of determination and impact, this episode offers insight, inspiration and practical advice on being courageous, staying authentic and always striving to be your best.
Dan Taylor
Managing Director at Morgan Hunt
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.
In 2023, Morgan Hunt was awarded the NORA award for best large recruitment business for Morgan Hunt’s online presence, The Financial Times listed Morgan Hunt as one of the top 30 British Recruitment Companies and The Recruiter Magazine will feature Morgan Hunt in their Fast 100 for 2023.
I have worked within staffing and recruitment for 28 years. I am a major supporter of APSCo, attending many events throughout the year. I am a firm advocate for greater professionalism within the recruitment industry.
Married with two daughters, outside work interests include playing the drums and supporting the Sussex Cricket Foundation by creating greater access to the sport of cricket within the City of Brighton and Hove.
Angela Joyce
Chief Executive Officer at Capital City College Group
With a career spanning over two decades in the further education sector, Angela has held leadership roles across three college groups in three different regions. Starting out as a school teacher, Angela later moved into further education. In 2010, she became the youngest female college CEO at Peterborough Regional College – a record she still holds today. Later, she led Warwickshire College Group, where key achievements included gaining degree awarding powers, securing a Queen’s Anniversary Prize, and overseeing successful mergers.
Angela has taken on non-executive Board roles at Landex, WorldSkills, and the QAA. Her experience also includes serving as a CBI Regional Councillor, an NHS Integrated Care Board member, a Careers & Enterprise Company Ambassador, and a Midlands Engine Board member. Contributions to education policy include giving evidence at Select Committees, hosting Review Panels such as the Augar Review, and speaking at national conferences. Angela also played a leading role in developing the Greater Peterborough UTC, working closely with Anglian Water. Recognition of her leadership includes becoming a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute and a Fellow of the Chartered Institution for Further Education.
