Governance and Compliance Manager

1 month ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom British Council Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Board Governance and Risk Manager to join our team at the British Council. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing secretariat services to the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission (MACC), including organizing meetings, drafting agendas, and circulating minutes.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in board-level administration, stakeholder management, and financial reporting. They will also have a strong track record of supporting boards and committees, preparing board report papers, and minutes.

In this role, you will work closely with the Commissioners, Chief Executive Officer, and Senior Finance Manager to ensure compliance with regulations and reporting requirements. You will also coordinate the Marshall Secretariat's workstreams relating to governance, risk assessment, and legal and financial compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Organizing plenary meetings of the MACC, including the Audit and Risk Management sub-committee;
  • Providing secretariat services to the MACC, including drafting agendas and circulating minutes;
  • Collaborating with the Senior Finance Manager to ensure compliance with the MACC's Management Statement and Financial Memorandum;
  • Drafting the MACC's annual business and corporate plans;
  • Liaising with the National Audit Office and other audit or oversight bodies;
  • Providing accurate and timely management information to the MACC;

Person Specification

Role Specific Knowledge and Experience

  • Board management and administration;
  • Senior representation experience;
  • Stakeholder management;
  • Familiarity with financial reporting and accounting standards;

Desirable

  • Previous experience in international higher education, scholarships, and/or grants sector;
  • Experience in the Higher Education and/or Scholarships and/or grants sector;
  • Familiarity with administration of UK government-funded contracts;


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