Governance Manager; Academic Boards & Committees

Governance Manager (Academic Boards & Committees)

Role

Purpose:

To manage the professional delivery of corporate governance across GEDU including providing high‑quality servicing for the Board of Directors, Executive Boards, and the Standing Committees of the Boards. To assist the Head of Governance leading the ongoing development of governance processes and procedures, keeping informed by the 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 Boards and Committees’ terms of reference.
• Provide high‑quality, accurate advice and guidance on governance based on an up‑to‑date understanding of a broad range of issues, systems and processes, best practice and frameworks.
• Provide secretariat support to senior boards and committees, assuring the quality and timeliness of agendas and minutes and their 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 organisation.
• Take on special projects or assist the Head of Governance as required.
• Provide high‑quality communication between the Governance Team and GEDU institutions, directors, and senior members of the organisation.
• Work closely with the Head of Governance and senior leadership team to ensure regulatory compliance is met.
• 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 at GEDU.
• Maintain governance registers, including policies ensuring reviews and approvals are conducted where needed.

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 and communication skills.
• Excellent 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 should demonstrate commitment to GEDU values and regulations, including equal‑opportunity policy and environmental responsibilities, and ensure health and safety responsibilities are met in the performance of the role.

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

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