Governance Manager

University Arts London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent arts university in London seeks an experienced Governance Manager to strengthen governance structures. The role involves clerking key meetings, providing expert guidance, and supporting senior management. Ideal candidates will have a strong governance background in education or public sectors and excellent communication skills. Competitive benefits include flexible working and generous leave policy.

Benefits

34 days of annual leave

Flexible working options

Discounted medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Equal Parental Leave policy

Defined-benefit pension scheme

In-house training and development

Interest-free loans for travel and tech

Qualifications

• Proven experience in governance across charitable or public sectors.
• Ability to engage confidently with senior management and trustees.
• Skilled in drafting reports, minutes, and agendas.

Responsibilities

• Clerk for governor and key committee meetings.
• Manage agenda preparation and meeting arrangements.
• Provide support to the University Secretary and Corporate Governance Team.

Skills

Experience with governance frameworks

Committee support skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Proactive approach to work

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The opportunity

University of the Arts London is seeking an experienced and proactive Governance Manager to play a central role in supporting and strengthening governance across the institution.

This is a pivotal position within the University, providing expert guidance and operational support to ensure that our governance structures remain robust, compliant, and strategically aligned. You will be responsible for clerking governor and other key committee meetings, managing agenda preparation, meeting arrangements, minute-taking, and undertaking follow-up actions when necessary.

You will also provide high-quality support to the University Secretary and Deputy University Secretary, as well as manage the Corporate Governance Team. Your assistance will be instrumental in supporting the University Secretary in their duties as Clerk to the Governing Body.

You will also provide advice and guidance to senior managers and governors, offering clear interpretations of the University\'s governing documents, standing orders, and terms of reference.

About you

You will need previous experience of working with governance frameworks across the charitable, higher/further education, or public sectors. You will also have a solid background in providing committee support in one or more of these areas.

Equally important is your ability to engage confidently and professionally with senior management and trustees. You will be skilled in drafting clear and accurate reports, minutes, and agendas, drawing on your excellent communication skills.

Strong organisational skills, a proactive approach to your work and a collaborative mindset are also essential for success in this role.

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Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: application, shortlisting, assessment/interview, offer, onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours\' notice.

What we offer

To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits - please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:

• 34 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays


• Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day


• Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment


• Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


• Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents)


• Defined-benefit LGPS pension scheme


• In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses


• Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more


• Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That\'s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Please read through our and pages before applying.