Senior Governance Officer – GEDU Global Education
Role Purpose
To manage the professional delivery of corporate governance across GEDU, providing high‑quality service for the Board of Directors, Executive Boards, and standing committees. To assist the Head of Governance in developing governance processes and procedures, informed by national and international directives, policy developments, and best practice.
Responsibilities
* Lead planning and coordination of the Governance calendar.
* Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with Boards and Committees’ terms of reference.
* Provide high quality and accurate advice and guidance on governance based on up‑to‑date best practice.
* Provide secretariat support to senior boards and committees, ensuring quality and timeliness of agendas, minutes, and action follow‑up.
* Along with the Head of Governance, lead elections to senior committees.
* Promote risk‑management best practice and embed risk management across the organisation.
* Take on special projects or assist the Head of Governance as required.
* Communicate effectively between the Governance Team and Gedu institutions, directors, and senior members of the organisation.
* Ensure regulatory compliance is met in collaboration with the senior leadership team.
* 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 to the Head of Governance, CEO, and other senior staff.
* Maintain governance registers, including policies, and ensure reviews and approvals where needed.
Liaison
Key relationships include the 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 toward such qualifications.
* Knowledge or experience in risk management.
Other Information
* Commitment to GEDU values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy.
* Commitment to GEDU’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role while contributing to the delivery of GEDU’s Environmental Policy.
* Commitment to Health and Safety responsibilities, ensuring a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and visitors.
Role Dimensions
Direct Reports: Yes
Travel: Yes
Budget Responsibility: No
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Education
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