Governance Manager

Ravensbourne; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Governance Manager to deliver strategic support for the University's Board of Governors, ensuring effective corporate governance. Responsibilities include coordinating governance frameworks and providing administrative support for board meetings. The ideal candidate should possess high-level experience in governance, excellent organization skills, and a governance qualification. The role offers a hybrid working model with generous leave and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous leave

Hybrid working model

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven record of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing a governance function.
• Self-motivated and assertive with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic support for the University's Board of Governors.
• Coordinate corporate governance frameworks.
• Provide administrative support to the Board and committees.

Skills

High-level experience of managing a governance function

Experience working within a fast-paced committee environment

Experience of strategic risk management

IT literate (including Word and Excel)

Exceptional written communication skills

Excellent organisation and administration skills

Excellent communication and diplomacy skills

Governance qualification or equivalent

Education

Governance qualification (e.g. CGI) or equivalent relevant experience

Finance or legal qualification

Job description

The role holder is responsible for delivering a strategic and high-impact support service for the University's Board of Governors. S/he will ensure the effective operation of corporate governance structures and systems to ensure that Ravensbourne is able to operate efficiently and effectively, whilst securing appropriate standards of conduct and accountability. They will work closely with members of the Secretariat team and with other teams across the University to ensure that the business of the Board of Governors is well organised and highly coordinated, analysing and resolving issues as they arise and recommending improvement of systems and processes.

Under the direction of the University Secretary, the post holder coordinates the corporate governance frameworks of the University which cover legislation, external regulation, risk management, compliance and delegations of authority. S/he provides administrative and secretariat support and services to the University's Board of Governors and its committees, including the production of high-quality minutes, and ensuring that scheduling is compatible with the University's academic governance calendar, executive team workflows, regulatory requirements and external deadlines.

Key Skills

• High-level experience of managing a governance function including the planning, delivery and servicing of multiple board/committee meetings. (essential)
• Experience of working within a fast-paced committee environment within HE, FE, or another highly-regulated environment.(essential)
• Experience of strategic risk management. (essential)
• IT literate (including Word and Excel), with evidence of a keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail. (essential)
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to produce summaries of complex and commercially sensitive information for a variety of audiences.(essential)
• Excellent organisation and administration skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work for self and others. (essential)
• Excellent communication and diplomacy skills, capable of navigating sensitive issues with senior leaders, including the Vice-Chancellor, Chair and members of the Board. (essential)
• Governance qualification or part-qualified (e.g. CGI) or equivalent relevant experience (essential)
• Finance or legal qualification (desirable)

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a proven record of working in a fast paced environment, with experience of managing a governance function. Someone who is a team player, who is self-motivated, and assertive, with discretion being a key part of the role. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and in particular those that are under-represented in our workforce. this includes, but is not limited to, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates with disabilities and female candidates.

We Offer

• Generous leave
• We operate a hybrid working model of working from home two days a week
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance programme
• A cycle-to-work scheme

Further details:

Governance Manager JD BS