Governance and Compliance Manager

Governance and Compliance Manager

Company: GEDU Global Education

To manage the professional delivery of corporate governance across GEDU, providing high‑quality service for the Board of Directors, Executive Boards, and the Standing Committees. To assist the Head of Governance in developing governance processes and procedures, staying informed by national and international directives, policy developments, and best practice.

• Lead the planning and coordination of the Governance calendar.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with Boards and Committees’ terms of reference.
• Provide accurate advice and guidance on governance based on up‑to‑date knowledge of issues, systems, processes, best practice and frameworks.
• Provide high‑quality secretariat support to senior boards and committees, ensuring timely agendas, minutes and distribution, and follow‑up on actions.
• With the Head of Governance, lead the elections to senior committees.
• Promote risk‑management best practice and embed risk management throughout the organisation.
• Take on special projects or assist the Head of Governance as required.
• Communicate between the Governance Team and GEDU Institutions, Directors, and senior members.
• Work closely with the Head of Governance and senior leadership to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Act as liaison between corporate and academic governance teams.
• Line‑manage and support the Governance Officer.
• Develop a network of influence with senior GEDU officers and external peers.
• Produce written and oral reports to the Head of Governance, CEO and other senior staff at GEDU.
• Maintain governance registers, including policy reviews and approvals where needed.

Key relationships:
Head of Governance, Provost, International Provost, Executive Boards, Academic Boards, Group Chief Finance Officer, Chief Operating Officer, CEO, Deputy CEO of GEDU and partner organisations.

• Excellent understanding of higher‑education governance, including academic and corporate governance.
• Excellent written, oral, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel to UK and European campuses.

• Governance‑related qualifications, or willingness to pursue such qualifications.
• Knowledge or experience in risk management.

• Commitment to GEDU values and regulations, including equality and opportunity policy.
• Commitment to GEDU’s social, economic and environmental responsibilities, minimising environmental impact and supporting the Environmental Policy.
• Commitment to Health and Safety responsibilities, ensuring a safe and secure environment for staff, students and visitors.

Direct Reports: Yes

Travel: Yes

Budget Responsibility: No