Governance Manager

Overview

University of the Arts London is seeking an experienced and proactive Governance Manager to play a central role in supporting and strengthening governance across the institution.

This is a pivotal position within the University, providing expert guidance and operational support to ensure that our governance structures remain robust, compliant, and strategically aligned. You will be responsible for clerking governor and other key committee meetings, managing agenda preparation, meeting arrangements, minute-taking, and undertaking follow-up actions when necessary.

You will also provide high-quality support to the University Secretary and Deputy University Secretary, as well as manage the Corporate Governance Team. Your assistance will be instrumental in supporting the University Secretary in their duties as Clerk to the Governing Body.

You will also provide advice and guidance to senior managers and governors, offering clear interpretations of the University\\\’s governing documents, standing orders, and terms of reference.

Responsibilities

• Clerk governor and other key committee meetings, manage agenda preparation, meeting arrangements, minute-taking, and follow-up actions.
• Provide high-quality support to the University Secretary and Deputy University Secretary and manage the Corporate Governance Team.
• Assist the University Secretary in their duties as Clerk to the Governing Body.
• Provide advice and guidance to senior managers and governors on the University\\\’s governing documents, standing orders, and terms of reference.

About you / Qualifications

• Experience with governance frameworks across charitable, higher/further education, or public sectors.
• Background in providing committee support in one or more of these areas.
• Ability to engage confidently and professionally with senior management and trustees.
• Skilled in drafting clear and accurate reports, minutes, and agendas with excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, a proactive approach, and a collaborative mindset.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

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UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Other

Industries

• Higher Education