Head Of Governance

Eclectic Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is supporting a Cambridge College in their search for a Head of Governance. This role involves managing governance and compliance, providing committee support, and ensuring statutory requirements are met. The ideal candidate will have governance experience, strong organisational skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in governance, compliance, or committee administration.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound understanding of data protection and FOI requirements.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide committee support to governing bodies and committees.
• Prepare high-quality agendas, papers, and minutes.
• Maintain the annual schedule of meetings.
• Manage committee memberships and elections.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Lead on records management and data protection policies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Understanding of data protection

Committee administration

Education

Degree level education (ideally in law)

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

We are supporting a Cambridge College in their search for a highly organised and detail-oriented Head of Governance. This vital role reports directly into the Bursar, providing support on all areas of governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional committee support to the Governing Body, Council, Finance Committee, and sub-committees.
• Prepare and circulate high-quality agendas, papers, and minutes in line with agreed timelines.
• Maintain the annual schedule of meetings and ensure coordination across all committees.
• Manage committee memberships, elections, and trustee records, including updates to the Charity Commission.
• Ensure the College meets all statutory and regulatory requirements, including those of the Charity Commission, FOI, and data protection.
• Lead on records management and data protection policies, ensuring compliance and best practice.
• Support the induction and ongoing training of trustees.
• Liaise with College Officers, the Communications Manager, and other departments to ensure clear communication of governance matters.
• Stay up to date with developments in higher education and charity sector regulation.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (ideally within law) or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in governance, compliance, or committee administration, ideally in higher education or the charity sector.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including minute-taking and report writing.
• Sound understanding of data protection and FOI requirements.
• Discretion, diplomacy, and professionalism in handling sensitive matters.
• Experience using SharePoint is desirable

Apply

If this sounds like the next step in your career, please apply via the advert or get in touch with Emma at Eclectic Recruitment. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven\'t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the role has been filled. You\'re always welcome to call the office or send an email to discuss other potential roles.