Governance Manager: Board & Secretariat

Gedu Global; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An international education organization in Kingswood is looking for a Governance Manager to oversee governance delivery and provide high-quality advisory support to boards and committees. The role involves ensuring compliance with governance standards, promoting risk management practices, and developing processes. The ideal candidate has significant experience in higher education governance, excellent communication skills, and is willing to travel to campuses across the UK and Europe. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence governance in a prestigious education environment.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have excellent understanding of higher education governance.
• Must demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage professional delivery of corporate governance.
• Support the Head of Governance in developing processes.
• Lead planning and coordination of the Governance calendar.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Provide secretariat support to senior boards.
• Promote risk management best practices.
• Assist the Head of Governance with special projects.

Skills

HE governance understanding

Excellent written skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Willingness to travel

Education

Governance related qualifications (or willingness to pursue)

Job description

An international education organization in Kingswood is looking for a Governance Manager to oversee governance delivery and provide high-quality advisory support to boards and committees. The role involves ensuring compliance with governance standards, promoting risk management practices, and developing processes. The ideal candidate has significant experience in higher education governance, excellent communication skills, and is willing to travel to campuses across the UK and Europe. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence governance in a prestigious education environment.