Senior Governance Advisor

4 weeks ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Colchester Institute Full time

About the Role

Colchester Institute is seeking a Senior Governance Advisor to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing independent advice to the Corporation, while also working closely with the Principal and College Executive Team to ensure the timely and accurate sharing of information with the board.

The ideal candidate will have a high level of strategic understanding and strong independent judgement, with the ability to demonstrate good governance of the £40m business. The Corporation exercises its business through a number of sub-committees, including Finance and Resources, Audit and Risk Committee, Curriculum and Quality Committee, and Governance, Remuneration and Search Committee.

The College is rated as Good in all aspects by Ofsted and has invested heavily in outstanding buildings and resources to support student learning and teaching. The successful candidate will play a key role in the continuous development of the College's governance.

About You

You will have high levels of integrity, be organised, and accurate, with the ability to read, implement and advise on statutory guidance and regulatory documents. You will also have excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrable administrative and interpersonal skills.

The College is committed to providing excellence and strong and effective governance is provided through a friendly, but committed, hardworking and highly-skilled Board of Governors. The successful candidate will work flexibly to support the annual timetable of meetings, which are largely held on campus.

Our Benefits

The College offers a range of benefits, including a Senior Postholder Contract, generous holiday entitlement, excellent opportunities for professional development, and a Local Government Pension Scheme.


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