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. The role assists the Head of Governance in developing governance processes and procedures, staying informed by relevant national and international directives, policy developments, and best practice.

• Lead the 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 and accurate advice and guidance on governance based on an up‑to‑date understanding of issues, systems, and processes.
• Provide high‑quality secretariat support to senior boards and committees, ensuring the quality and timeliness of agendas, minutes, and action follow‑up.
• With the Head of Governance, lead the 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.
• Provide high‑quality communications between the 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 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 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 organizations.

• 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 towards credentials in corporate governance.
• Knowledge or experience in risk management.

The candidate will also be expected to demonstrate commitment to GEDU values and regulations, including the equal opportunities policy, GEDU’s social, economic and environmental responsibilities, and health and safety responsibilities.

• Commitment to GEDU values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy.
• Responsibility for minimizing environmental impact and 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.

Note:

This job description is not intended to cover all activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required. Other duties may change or be assigned.

• Direct Reports:
  Yes
• Travel:
  Yes
• Budget Responsibility:
  No
• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Project Management and Information Technology
• Industry: Education