Governance and Compliance Manager - HE Sector

Gedu Global; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global educational organization based in the United Kingdom seeks a Governance Manager to oversee the delivery of corporate governance services. This role includes managing the governance calendar, providing high-quality guidance based on current best practices, and supporting senior boards. The ideal candidate should have relevant governance experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge in risk management. This position is pivotal for ensuring effective governance processes across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate governance.
• Understanding of risk management principles and practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Governance calendar and ensure reporting deadlines.
• Provide high-quality advice on governance issues.
• Support senior boards with agendas and minutes.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Risk management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Relevant degree or certification

Job description

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

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead with the planning and co-ordination of the Governance calendar.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with the Boards and Committee’s term of reference.
• Provide high quality and accurate advice and guidance on governance that is 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 and minutes and their distribution, and following up on actions.
• With the Head of Governance, lead the elections to senior committees.
• Actively promote risk management best practice and embedding risk management throughout the organisation.
• Take on any special projects or assist the Head of Governance as required.

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