Governance Manager

The University of Salford; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

32 days annual leave

Agile working culture

Wellbeing support services

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

A UK University located in Greater Manchester is seeking a Governance Manager to oversee senior committees and ensure compliance with governance standards. The role involves managing diverse responsibilities and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. An impressive benefits package includes competitive salary, generous leave, and wellbeing support. Join a vibrant community focused on success and innovation.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in governance and committee servicing.
• Strong skills in communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and support governance functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of senior committees ensuring compliance and quality assurance.
• Support recruitment and induction of committee members.
• Contribute to governance policy and training programs.

Skills

Governance standards

Committee servicing

Stakeholder communication

Policy development

Job description

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Opportunity overview

We’re looking for a personable, knowledgeable and proactive governance professional to join the University Secretary’s Office. You’ll play an important role supporting transparency, accountability and strategic decision-making at the University in rapidly changing internal and external environments.

Managing a portfolio of committees, your expertise will help uphold robust governance standards, foster trust amongst key stakeholders, and enable innovation that drives long-term success. You’ll show your commitment to service excellence through collaboration, communication and contribution.

Key responsibilities

• Servicing a busy and varied portfolio of senior committees (University Council, Senate, Executive), delivering quality assurance and ensuring compliance with the University’s framework of corporate and academic governance, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Provide effective support in recruitment, election, induction, development, and skills audit of internal and external committee members.
• Provide effective support in the University’s programmes of academic audit, internal audit and external audit, and governance effectiveness reviews.
• Contribute to the development and advancement of governance policy and practice at the University, including providing University-wide training in committee servicing and handling.
• Active involvement and collaboration with the University community in delivery of its strategy and values.

About the Department

The University Secretary’s Office (USO) supports the University Secretary in ensuring the proper conduct of business and the integrity of governance at the University. The USO is a small high‑functioning team who, together with our wider colleagues, facilitate and enable the University’s strategic, statutory and regulatory affairs.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• An impressive 32 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional time off at Christmas!
• Agile working – we support a culture of agile – and where agreed flexible‑working
• A community that fosters a real sense of belonging and values diversity in our backgrounds and experiences. We work stronger together.
• Wellbeing support – all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to our mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym membership.
• Our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.
• A vibrant, green, accessible campus, with amenable transport links.
• Team Salford – join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. Most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to our students, our local community and the world around you.

Job Description

Seniority level: Not applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Education

Industries: Higher Education

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