Governance and Compliance Manager
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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 Standing Committees. The role assists the Head of Governance in developing governance processes and procedures, informed by national and international directives, policy developments, and good practice.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and coordination of the governance calendar.
- Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with boards’ terms of reference.
- Provide high‑quality, accurate advice and guidance on governance, based on up‑to‑date best practice and frameworks.
- Offer secretariat support to senior boards and committees, ensuring the quality and timeliness of agendas, minutes, and action follow‑ups.
- 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 is met.
- 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.
- Produce high‑quality 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, Deputy CEO, and partner organisations.
Essential Skills And Experience
- Excellent understanding of higher‑education governance, including academic and corporate governance.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent 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 and minimising environmental impact in performance of the role, and actively 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 other 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: YesTravel: YesBudget Responsibility: No
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
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