Governance Manager

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The opportunity

University of the Arts London (UAL) is a world-class university, shaping the creative industries worldwide. Expert governance is crucial to UAL’s continued success, so that decisions are properly made and meet all of our legal and corporate obligations.

To ensure this continues, we now have an exciting opportunity for a Governance Manager to play a key role managing effective governance across UAL.

The Governance Manager will be responsible for clerking governor and other allocated committees of all types and will provide support to the University Secretary and Deputy University Secretary, as well as manage the Corporate Governance Team.

They will write and present reports to governor committees on behalf of the University Secretary, prepare agendas and distribute meeting arrangements, as well as take minutes at committee meetings.

About you

The ideal candidate will need experience of governance frameworks within either the charitable, higher or further education or public sectors, as well as experience of working within a committee support environment within either of these sectors.

The ability to interact effectively with senior management and trustees is equally important, as is the ability to draft reports, minutes and agendas.

Previous applicants need not apply.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Twinkle Brahmbhatt, Senior Resourcing Adviser via email at USGstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk or 020 7514 2965. 

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries.

The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: 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 is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

Our culture

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.

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