Governance Manager: Board & Secretariat

Gedu Global; Cheam; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Cheam, United Kingdom, is seeking a Governance Manager to oversee corporate governance and provide high-quality support to the Board of Directors and senior committees. The ideal candidate must possess excellent understanding of higher education governance, strong communication, and organizational skills. Duties include ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting senior boards, and managing key relationships within GEDU and partner organizations. This role may require travel to campuses across the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of higher education governance.
• Ability to liaise effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to UK and European campuses.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and coordination of governance calendar.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met for boards and committees.
• Provide high-quality secretariat support to senior boards.

Skills

Understanding of HE governance

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

Governance related qualifications (desirable)

Job description

A leading educational organization in Cheam, United Kingdom, is seeking a Governance Manager to oversee corporate governance and provide high-quality support to the Board of Directors and senior committees. The ideal candidate must possess excellent understanding of higher education governance, strong communication, and organizational skills. Duties include ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting senior boards, and managing key relationships within GEDU and partner organizations. This role may require travel to campuses across the UK and Europe.