Governance and Compliance Manager – HE

Position: Governance and Compliance Manager – HE Sector
Location: Colnbrook

Governance and Compliance Manager – HE Sector

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Role Purpose

To manage the professional delivery of corporate governance across GEDU, providing high-quality servicing for the Board of Directors, Executive Boards, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the Governance calendar.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with the Boards and Committees’ terms of reference.
• Provide high-quality advice and guidance on governance based on best practice and frameworks.
• Provide secretariat support to senior boards and committees, ensuring agendas, minutes, and action items are timely and accurate.
• Lead elections to senior committees with the Head of Governance.
• 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 senior leadership team to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Liaise 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 and policies, ensuring reviews and approvals where needed.

Liaison With Gedu Staff

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 of GEDU and partner organisations.

Essential Skills And Experience

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

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Governance-related qualifications or willingness to work towards corporate governance qualifications.
• Knowledge or experience in risk management.

Other Information

• Commitment to GEDU values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy.
• Commitment to GEDU’s social, economic and environmental responsibilities and minimising environmental impact.
• Commitment to Health and Safety responsibilities for a safe and secure environment.

Role Dimensions

Direct Reports: Yes
Travel: Yes
Budget Responsibility: No

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Education

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