Strategic Governance Manager - Academic Boards

Gedu Global; Norbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational governance organization in the UK is seeking a skilled Governance Manager to oversee high-quality corporate governance deliverables. Responsibilities include managing the governance calendar, providing secretariat support to senior boards, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A strong understanding of higher education governance and excellent communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have governance-related qualifications and the ability to travel to UK and European campuses.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of higher education governance, both academic and corporate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the governance calendar and ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Provide secretariat support to Boards and Committees including agendas and minutes.
• Promote risk management best practices throughout the organization.

Skills

Understanding of HE governance

Excellent written skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Organisational skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Governance related qualifications

Job description

An educational governance organization in the UK is seeking a skilled Governance Manager to oversee high-quality corporate governance deliverables. Responsibilities include managing the governance calendar, providing secretariat support to senior boards, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A strong understanding of higher education governance and excellent communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have governance-related qualifications and the ability to travel to UK and European campuses.