Governance Manager; Academic Boards & Committees

Governance Manager (Academic Boards & Committees)

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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 in leading the ongoing development of governance processes and procedures, informed by relevant national and international directives, policy developments and good practice.

• Lead planning and coordination of the Governance calendar.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with the Boards and Committee’s 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 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.
• Communicate effectively 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.
• Act as liaison between corporate and academic governance teams.
• Line‑manage and support the Governance Officer.
• Develop 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, including policy reviews and approvals.

Key relationships include 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.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and 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 work towards corporate governance qualifications.
• Knowledge or experience in risk management.

• Demonstrate commitment to GEDU values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy.
• Adhere to GEDU’s social, economic and environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact.
• Maintain health and safety responsibilities for a safe working environment for staff, students, and visitors.

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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