Corporate Governance Manager

Corporate Governance Manager Role Purpose

To manage the professional delivery of corporate governance across GEDU, providing high-quality service to the Board of Directors, Executive Boards, and the Standing Committees of the Boards. To assist the Head of Governance in leading the continuous development of governance processes and procedures, staying 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 Boards and Committee’s term of reference.
• Provide high‑quality, accurate governance advice based on up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant issues, systems, processes, best practice, and frameworks.
• Provide secretariat support to senior boards and committees, ensuring agendas, minutes, and action items are distributed on time and followed up.
• Lead, with the Head of Governance, elections to senior committees.
• 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 of the organisation.
• Support regulatory compliance by working closely with the Head of Governance and senior leadership.
• 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 written and oral reports, as required, to the Head of Governance, CEO, and other senior staff at GEDU.
• Maintain governance registers and 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, Deputy CEO of GEDU and its partner organisations.

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

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

• Commitment to GEDU values and regulations, including the equal opportunities policy.
• Responsibility for GEDU’s social, economic, and environmental roles, minimising environmental impact and 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 other campus visitors.

Direct Reports:
Yes
Travel:
Yes
Budget Responsibility:
No

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Education