Corporate Governance Manager

GEDU Services; Thorpe CP; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in the UK seeks a professional to manage corporate governance activities, providing high-quality service for senior boards and committees. The ideal candidate must have an excellent understanding of higher education governance, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position includes planning governance activities and ensuring compliance with academic and corporate governance requirements, with additional travel expected to other UK and European campuses.

Qualifications

• Experience in academic and corporate governance.
• Ability to manage and coordinate governance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and coordination of the Governance calendar.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Provide high-quality advice and guidance on governance.

Skills

Excellent understanding of HE 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

Education

Governance related qualifications

Job description

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 of the Boards. To assist the Head of Governance in leading the ongoing development of governance processes and procedures, keeping informed by relevant national and international directives, policy developments, and good practice.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and coordination of the Governance calendar.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with the Boards and Committees’ terms of reference.
• Provide high‑quality and accurate advice and guidance on governance based on an up‑to‑date understanding 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.
• Work with the Head of Governance to 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.
• Maintain high‑quality communication between the Governance Team and Gedu Institutions, Directors and senior members of the organisation.
• Distribute agendas, minutes and actions and follow up on actions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance is met in collaboration 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 to the Head of Governance, CEO and other senior staff.
• Maintain governance registers, including policies, ensuring reviews and approvals are conducted where 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 its partner organisations.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Excellent understanding of HE 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.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Governance related qualifications, or willingness to work towards qualifications in corporate governance.
• 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, minimising environmental impact and contributing to the delivery of GEDU’s Environmental Policy.
• Commitment to health and safety responsibilities to ensure a safe and secure working environment for staff, students and visitors.

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