Role Purpose
To manage the professional delivery of corporate governance across GEDU, including providing high‑quality servicing for the Board of Directors, Executive Boards, and the Standing Committees. To assist the Head of Governance in developing governance processes and procedures, staying informed by relevant national and international directives, policy developments, and best practice.
Responsibilities
* Lead the planning and coordination of the Governance calendar.
* Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with the Boards’ and Committees’ terms of reference.
* Provide high‑quality, accurate advice and guidance on governance based on an up‑to‑date understanding of a broad range of issues, systems, processes, best practice, and frameworks.
* Provide secretariat support to senior boards and committees, assuring the quality and timeliness of agendas and minutes, distributing them, and following up on actions.
* With the Head of Governance, lead elections to senior committees.
* Actively promote risk‑management best practice and embed risk management throughout the organisation.
* Take on special projects or assist the Head of Governance as required.
* Provide high‑quality communications between the Governance Team and GEDU institutions, directors, and senior members of the organisation.
* Work closely with the Head of Governance and senior leadership to ensure regulatory compliance.
* Act as liaison between corporate and academic governance teams.
* Line‑manage and support the Governance Officer.
* Develop a network of influence with senior GEDU officers and external peers.
* Provide written and oral reports, as required, to the Head of Governance, CEO, and other senior staff at GEDU.
* Maintain governance registers and policies, ensuring reviews and approvals are conducted where needed.
Liaison
* Head of Governance
* Provost
* International Provost
* Executive Boards
* Academic Boards
* Group Chief Finance Officer
* Chief Operating Officer
* CEO and Deputy CEO of GEDU and partner organisations
Essential Skills and Experience
* Excellent understanding of higher‑education governance, including academic and corporate governance.
* Excellent written skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Willingness to travel to UK and European campuses.
Desirable Skills and Experience
* Governance‑related qualifications, or willingness to work towards such qualifications.
* Knowledge or experience in risk management.
Other Information
* Commitment to GEDU values and regulations, including an equal‑opportunities policy.
* Commitment to GEDU’s social, economic and environmental responsibilities, minimising environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contributing to the delivery of GEDU’s environmental policy.
* Health and safety responsibilities to ensure a safe and secure working environment for staff, students and visitors to the campus.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.
Role Dimensions
* Direct Reports: Yes
* Travel: Yes
* Budget Responsibility: No
Seniority Level: Executive | Employment Type: Full‑time | Job Function: Other, Information Technology, and Management | Industry: Education
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