Role Purpose
To manage the professional delivery of corporate governance across GEDU, providing high‑quality servicing for the Board of Directors, Executive Boards, and the Standing Committees of the Boards. To assist the Head of Governance in leading the ongoing development of governance processes and procedures, keeping informed by relevant national and international directives, policy developments, and good practice.
Role and 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 and accurate advice and guidance on governance based on an up‑to‑date understanding of issues, systems and processes, best practice and frameworks.
* Provide secretariat support to senior boards and committees, ensuring the quality and timeliness of agendas, minutes and actions.
* Work with the Head of Governance to 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.
* Maintain high‑quality communication between the Governance Team and Gedu Institutions, Directors and senior members of the organisation.
* Distribute agendas, minutes and actions and follow up on actions.
* Ensure regulatory compliance is met in collaboration with the Head of Governance and senior leadership.
* 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, ensuring reviews and approvals are conducted where needed.
Liaison With Gedu Staff
Key relationships are with 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 its partner organisations.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Excellent understanding of HE 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 qualifications in corporate governance.
* 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, minimising environmental impact and contributing to the delivery of GEDU’s Environmental Policy.
* Commitment to health and safety responsibilities to ensure a safe and secure working environment for staff, students and visitors.
Role Dimensions
Direct Reports: Yes
Travel: Yes
Budget Responsibility: No
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Education
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