Associate Director of Governance & Risk

City of Glasgow College; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Glasgow College is seeking an Associate Director of Governance & Risk to provide governance advice and manage risk strategies. This permanent position offers a salary of £63,699 per annum with a comprehensive benefits package. The successful applicant will contribute to high governance standards within a dynamic educational environment.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Flexible working opportunities

Access to occupational health & employee support service

Access to health & wellbeing team

Cycle to work scheme

Access to campus facilities

Exclusive discounts from high street retailers

Qualifications

• Significant experience dealing with governance and policy issues.
• Good understanding of corporate governance.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of Governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional governance advice.
• Ensure effective secretariat support for the Board.
• Develop and maintain a rigorous risk management strategy.

Skills

Governance

Risk Management

Strategic Planning

Policy Issues

Management

Education

HND or above

Job description

3402 - Associate Director of Governance & Risk

JOB VACANCIES

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Associate Director of Governance & Risk Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours per week Salary: £63,699 per annum Location: City Campus

As Associate Director of Governance & Risk, you will provide professional governance advice and ensure effective secretariat support for the Colleges Chair, Principal, Board of Management, and its committees. You will develop, support, and maintain a rigorous risk management strategy, with regular strategic risk reviews and reportage to the Board and its Committees.

To apply for this vacancy, you must have an HND or above, significant experience of dealing with governance and policy issues, good understanding of corporate governance, and commitment to maintaining high standards of Governance, and proven management in the development of strategic planning and oversight of operational planning.

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotlands leading colleges with access to great development opportunities within a motivated skilled workforce. Our modern Riverside Campus and City Campus provide a world-class working and learning environment. The College is committed to a blended learning approach, this can be discussed in further detail at interview. Additionally, the College offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to occupational health & a 24/7 confidential employee support service
• Access to a dedicated health & wellbeing team
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to campus facilities such as Costa Coffee, City Market (Bakery & Butchers), Hair and Beauty Salon, College Gym, Library Services
• Exclusive discounts from high street retailers
  
  

Successful applicant will be required to provide an acceptable PVG Disclosure Check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

For a detailed post description click here and to apply for the above vacancy please visit the job vacancies section on the College website at www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Applications Close No Later Than Midnight on Thursday 24 th July 2025.

Vacancy reference: 3402

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