Governance and Compliance Manager

GEDU Services; North Mymms; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education service provider in North Mymms seeks a Governance Manager to oversee corporate governance delivery, maintain accurate reporting, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of higher education governance, excellent communication and organizational skills, and be willing to travel across the UK and Europe. This full-time role requires a commitment to GEDU values, including equal opportunities, social responsibility, and environmental care.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of HE governance, including academic and corporate governance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to UK and European campuses.

Responsibilities

• Manage the professional delivery of corporate governance.
• Lead the planning and coordination of the Governance calendar.
• Provide high-quality and accurate advice and guidance on governance.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with the Boards and Committees’ terms of reference.

Skills

Understanding of HE governance

Excellent written skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to travel

Education

Governance-related qualifications

Job description

Role Purpose

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, keeping informed by the relevant national and international directives, policy developments and good practice.

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 a broad range of issues, systems and processes, best practice and frameworks.
• Provide high‑quality secretariat support to senior boards and committees, assuring the quality and timeliness of agendas, minutes and their distribution, and following up on 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 any 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 organisation.
• Work closely with the Head of Governance and the senior leadership team to ensure regulatory compliance is met.
• 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 at GEDU.
• 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

• Demonstrate commitment to GEDU values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy.
• Commit to GEDU’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities, minimising environmental impact and contributing to the delivery of GEDU’s Environmental Policy.
• Adhere to Health and Safety responsibilities, ensuring a safe and secure working environment for staff, students and other visitors to the campus.

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.

Role Dimensions

• Direct Reports: Yes
• Travel: Yes
• Budget Responsibility: No

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal

Industry

Education