Governance Manager; Academic Boards & Committees

Position: Governance Manager (Academic Boards & Committees)
Location: Bushey

Governance Manager (Academic Boards & Committees)

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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 the Standing Committees. Assist the Head of Governance in developing governance processes and procedures, informed by relevant national and international directives, policy developments and best practice.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead planning and coordination of the Governance calendar.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with Boards and Committee 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, ensuring the quality and timeliness of agendas, 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.
• Provide secretariat support to Boards and Committees, including distribution of agendas, minutes and actions.
• 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 high‑quality 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 as 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 and Deputy CEO of GEDU and partner organisations.

Essential Skills and Experience

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

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Governance‑related qualifications or willingness to work toward 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 in role performance, actively contributing to the 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.

Role Dimensions

Direct Reports:
Yes
Travel:
Yes
Budget Responsibility:
No

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Education

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