Keith Smith

Keith Smith currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) since January 2023, having previously held the same position at HCUC College Group from October 2022 to June 2023. Notable prior experience includes a role as Director of Funding and Programmes at the Skills Funding Agency, as well as multiple positions as Director of Strategy at the Department for Education from September 2018 to October 2022, focusing on the development and deployment of skills policy in England. Additionally, Keith served as Director of Operations, responsible for overseeing the Apprenticeship program in England, managing a live operational service valued at £2.5 billion annually.