Corporate Governance Manager

Governance Manager – Main role: manage the professional delivery of corporate governance across GEDU, supporting the Board of Directors, Executive Boards, and Standing Committees, and assisting the Head of Governance with ongoing process development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and coordination of the Governance calendar.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met per the Boards’ and Committees’ terms of reference.
• Provide high‑quality, accurate governance advice and guidance based on up‑to‑date best practice.
• Deliver secretariat support to senior boards and committees, including agenda preparation, minutes, distribution, and action follow‑up.
• Co‑lead elections to senior committees with the Head of Governance.
• Promote risk‑management best practice and embed risk management throughout the organisation.
• Assist on special projects or as required by the Head of Governance.
• Facilitate high‑quality communications between the Governance Team and GEDU Institutions, Directors, and senior members.
• 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 influence networks 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 policy review and approval records.

Liaison With Gedu Staff

• 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, both academic and corporate.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to thrive 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 pursue 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 minimising environmental impact, contributing to the Environmental Policy.
• Commitment to Health and Safety responsibilities, ensuring a safe environment for staff, students and visitors.

This job description is not exhaustive. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.

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
• Education

Location

• Dagenham, England, United Kingdom

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