FELA Office Bearers & Executive Committee

FELA President

FELA Vice President

Dr Thora Hands (NR)

Peter Woods (NR)

Thora has worked in Scotland’s further education sector for over a decade as a Social Sciences lecturer at City of Glasgow College, where she is also branch secretary.

She was awarded her doctorate in History in 2016 and has served as EIS-FELA Vice-President for the past 18 months, playing an active role in national bargaining during a period of significant change across the college sector. 

As FELA President, Thora is committed to defending national bargaining, protecting members’ terms and conditions, and strengthening the collective voice of lecturers across Scotland’s colleges.

Peter has nearly 20 years of experience working in the College Sector as a Sport and Fitness Lecturer.

He is currently the Branch Secretary at Dumfries and Galloway College and has over 10 years experience on the FELA Executive Committee. Peter Joined the National Reps Sub-Committee in 2025 and has been involved in negotiations on the New National Bargaining Structure, Pay and Hybrid Working.

As VP Peter is committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, advancing the work on Lecturer Terms and Conditions and communicating with reps and members.