Corporate Governance Manager

Role Purpose

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 informed by national and international directives, policy developments, and best practice.

• Lead planning and coordination of the Governance calendar.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with the Boards and Committee’s term 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.
• Provide high‑quality secretariat support to senior boards and committees, ensuring the quality and timeliness of agendas, minutes, and actions.
• Lead the elections to senior committees with the Head of Governance.
• 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.
• Work closely with the Head of Governance and senior leadership 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 high‑quality written and oral reports to the Head of Governance, CEO, and other senior staff.
• Maintain governance registers and policies, ensuring reviews and approvals are carried out 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, Deputy CEO, and partner organisations.

• Excellent understanding of higher‑education governance, including academic and corporate governance.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication 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 equal‑opportunity policy.
• Commitment to GEDU’s social, economic, environmental responsibilities and minimising environmental impact, and contributing to the delivery of the Environmental Policy.
• Commitment to Health and Safety responsibilities, ensuring a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and visitors.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.

Direct reports:
Yes

Travel required:

Yes
Budget responsibility:
No