Senior Governance Officer

3 days ago


Epping Forest, United Kingdom GEDU Global Education Full time

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. 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. Responsibilities Lead the planning and coordination of the Governance calendar. Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with the Boards and Committee’s terms of reference. Provide high‑quality and accurate advice and guidance on governance based on an up‑to‑date understanding of a broad range of issues, systems and processes, best practice and frameworks. Provide high‑quality secretariat support to senior boards and committees, assuring the quality and timeliness of agendas and minutes and their distribution, and following up on actions. With the Head of Governance, lead the elections to senior committees. Actively promote risk management best practice and embed risk management throughout the organisation. Take on any 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 the senior leadership team 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. Provide high‑quality written and oral reports, as required, to the Head of Governance, CEO and other senior staff at GEDU. 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 and Deputy CEO of GEDU and its partner organisations. Essential Skills and Experience Excellent understanding of higher education governance, including academic and corporate governance. Excellent written, communication and 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 the 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 the performance of the role and actively contributing to the delivery of GEDU’s Environmental Policy. Commitment to health and safety responsibilities, ensuring a safe and secure working environment for staff, students and other visitors to the campus. Role Dimensions Direct reports: Yes Travel: Yes Budget responsibility: No Seniority Level Executive Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries Education #J-18808-Ljbffr



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