Governance Manager

The opportunity

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. 

Your profile

You will need previous experience of working with governance frameworks across the charitable, higher/further education, or public sectors. You will also have a solid background in providing committee support in one or more of these areas.  

 

Equally important is your ability to engage confidently and professionally with senior management and trustees. You will be skilled in drafting clear and accurate reports, minutes, and agendas, drawing on your excellent communication skills.  

 

Strong organisational skills, a proactive approach to your work and a collaborative mindset are also essential for success in this role. 

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.

As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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