Colchester Institute seeks a Head of Governance to lead its governance arrangements and advise the Corporation, the governing body. The post advises the Chair, governors and Principal & CEO on legislation, regulatory compliance and constitutional matters, and runs Board and committee meetings. It is part-time, 30 hours across 52 weeks, with hybrid working. A Chartered Governance Professional qualification or similar is essential.
What the job involves
- Lead planning, implementation and review of governance arrangements, including work plans and effectiveness reviews
- Advise the Corporation Board, Chair, governors and Principal & CEO on governance, legislation and regulatory requirements
- Ensure statutory policies and governance documents are maintained and updated, and prepare governance reports and records for audit and regulatory purposes, including the Board portal and website
- Oversee the annual calendar of Board and committee meetings and decision-making processes
- Coordinate Board and committee meetings, including agendas, papers, quoracy, minutes and action records
- Lead governor recruitment, induction, training and development to balance the Board's skills
- Coordinate governor elections, appointments, terms of office, registers of interests and related party transactions
- Lead annual governance self-assessments and evaluate the Board, committees, Chair and individual governors
- Act as independent contact under the Whistleblowing Procedure and support investigations
- Coordinate review, approval and publication of policies requiring Board approval
- Provide governance support for statutory appeal panels and lead staff and student governor elections
- Maintain regulatory guidance and governance archives in line with College policies
What’s required
Qualifications
- Chartered Governance Professional (CGI) or similar relevant specialist qualification
Experience
- Extensive and current knowledge of corporate governance
- Significant company secretarial experience within a complex environment
- Experience of giving authoritative advice and advocacy on governance
- Experience of taking responsibility for statutory, procedural, regulatory and policy requirements, such as Standing Orders and Instruments and Articles of Government
What’s offered
- Investment in staff growth and development
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