Mark Hughes

Principal Tresham College & National College for Motorsport (NC4M)

United Kingdom

About

I believe education has the power to change lives and I’ve spent my career leading, designing and improving opportunities that do just that. As a former sixth form and college principal, I help educational providers create high-quality apprenticeships and curriculum pathways that work for both students and employers. My focus is always on purposeful communication, strong partnerships and the small details that make a big difference. My background in school, sixth form and college leadership taught me that real progress happens when strong partnerships, purposeful communication and attention to detail come together. I carry that same approach into supporting educational providers today. Highlights of my journey so far include: *Leading sixth form and college teams through periods of growth and change, significantly improving outcomes. *Supporting national apprenticeship standards with curriculum design and quality assurance. *Production of DfE funded T Level resources including video case studies and podcasts to support providers. *Working with universities, employers and regulators to ensure programmes are robust, engaging and future-facing. *Helping leaders and teams turn strategy into meaningful outcomes for students and employers. *Building a community of leaders, educators and partners who share a commitment to opportunity and fairness. Whether leading colleges and projects, advising teams or engaging directly with students, my goal is the same - to open doors, create opportunities and support people to succeed.

Experience

  • Principal at Tresham College (Part of The Bedford College Group)
    Jul 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Managing Director at evoko
    Nov 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

  • Executive Senior Advisor at The Bedford College Group
    Sep 2025 - Feb 2026 · 6 mos

  • Interim Principal at Tresham College (Part of The Bedford College Group)
    Feb 2025 - Jun 2025 · 5 mos

  • Interim Director of Student & Apprentice Services at York College, York UK
    Sep 2024 - Feb 2025 · 6 mos