Governance Manager

University of the Arts, London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in London is seeking an experienced Governance Manager to enhance governance structures. This pivotal role includes providing high-quality support to senior management, managing committee meetings, and ensuring compliance with governing documents. The ideal candidate has experience in governance frameworks in the educational or public sectors, along with strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with governance frameworks across the charitable, higher/further education, or public sectors.
• Solid background in providing committee support in one or more of these areas.

Responsibilities

• Clerk to governor and other key committee meetings, manage agenda preparation, meeting arrangements, minute-taking, and undertake follow-up actions when necessary.
• Provide high-quality support to the University Secretary and Deputy University Secretary, and manage the Corporate Governance Team.
• Assist the University Secretary in their duties as Clerk to the Governing Body.
• Provide advice and guidance to senior managers and governors, offering clear interpretations of the University's governing documents, standing orders, and terms of reference.
• Draft clear and accurate reports, minutes, and agendas, drawing on excellent communication skills.
• Engage confidently and professionally with senior management and trustees.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills, a proactive approach to work, and a collaborative mindset.

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Clerk to governor and other key committee meetings, manage agenda preparation, meeting arrangements, minute-taking, and undertake follow-up actions when necessary.
• Provide high-quality support to the University Secretary and Deputy University Secretary, and manage the Corporate Governance Team.
• Assist the University Secretary in their duties as Clerk to the Governing Body.
• Provide advice and guidance to senior managers and governors, offering clear interpretations of the University's governing documents, standing orders, and terms of reference.
• Draft clear and accurate reports, minutes, and agendas, drawing on excellent communication skills.
• Engage confidently and professionally with senior management and trustees.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills, a proactive approach to work, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience of working with governance frameworks across the charitable, higher/further education, or public sectors.
• Solid background in providing committee support in one or more of these areas.

About University of the Arts London

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.