Senior Governance Officer – GEDU Global Education
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 the relevant national and international directives, policy developments and good practice.
Key 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 accurate advice and guidance on governance based on up‑to‑date best practice and frameworks.
* Deliver secretariat support to senior boards and committees, ensuring agendas, minutes and actions are timely and comprehensive.
* Collaborate with the Head of Governance to lead elections to senior committees.
* Promote risk‑management best practice and embed risk management throughout the organisation.
* Take on special projects or assist the Head of Governance as required.
* Communicate effectively between the Governance Team and GEDU staff, directors and senior members.
* Work closely with senior leadership to ensure regulatory compliance.
* Liaise between corporate and academic governance teams.
* Line‑manage and support the Governance Officer.
* Build a network of influence with senior GEDU officers and external peers.
* Prepare written and oral reports for the Head of Governance, CEO and other senior staff.
* Maintain governance registers, ensuring policies are reviewed and approved as needed.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Excellent understanding of higher‑education governance, including academic and corporate governance.
* Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
* Strong organisational and planning abilities.
* Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
* Willingness to travel to UK and European campuses.
Desirable Skills and Experience
* Governance‑related qualifications or the willingness to work towards qualifications in corporate governance.
* Knowledge or experience in risk management.
Other Information
* Commit to GEDU values and regulations, including equal‑opportunity policy.
* Commit to GEDU’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in role performance and support GEDU’s Environmental Policy.
* Commit 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
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