Governance Manager; Academic Boards & Committees

Governance Manager (Academic Boards & Committees)

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

• Lead the planning and coordination of the Governance calendar.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with Board and Committee terms of reference.
• Provide high-quality and accurate advice and guidance on governance based on up-to-date understanding of a broad range of issues, systems, processes, best practice and frameworks.
• Provide secretariat support to senior boards and committees, ensuring the quality and timeliness of agendas, minutes and distribution, and following up on actions.
• With the Head of Governance, lead elections to senior committees.
• Actively promote risk management best practice and embed risk management throughout the organization.
• Take on special projects or assist the Head of Governance as required.
• Communicate between Governance Team and GEDU Institutions, Directors, and senior members of the organization.
• 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.
• Provide written and oral reports to the Head of Governance, CEO and other senior staff.
• Maintain governance registers including policies, ensuring reviews and approvals are conducted when required.

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

• Excellent understanding of higher education governance, including academic and corporate governance.
• Excellent written skills.
• Excellent 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 work toward qualifications in corporate governance.
• Knowledge or experience in risk management.

The candidate will also be expected to demonstrate commitment to:

• GEDU values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy.
• The GEDU’s social, economic and environmental responsibilities and minimize environmental impact in performance of the role, actively contributing to delivery of GEDU’s Environmental Policy.
• Health and safety responsibilities to ensure a safe and secure working environment for staff, students and visitors to the campus.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.

• Direct Reports:
  Yes
• Travel:
  Yes
• Budget Responsibility:
  No

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Education