Senior Governance Lead: Board & Risk Management

Gedu Global; Forest Hill; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational governance organization in the UK seeks a Governance Manager to oversee corporate governance delivery and provide high-level support to boards. The ideal candidate should have an excellent understanding of higher education governance, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role involves coordinating governance activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting risk management practices across the organization. Willingness to travel to UK and European campuses is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of higher education governance, both academic and corporate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage governance delivery and provide high-quality support to Boards.
• Coordinate governance calendars and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Promote risk management best practices.

Skills

Understanding of HE governance

Written skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Organisational skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Governance related qualifications (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

A leading educational governance organization in the UK seeks a Governance Manager to oversee corporate governance delivery and provide high-level support to boards. The ideal candidate should have an excellent understanding of higher education governance, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role involves coordinating governance activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting risk management practices across the organization. Willingness to travel to UK and European campuses is required.