Governance Manager

THIS JOB HAS NOW CLOSED

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

For the fifth year running, University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2023. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better a more sustainable world and championing race equality. 

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance. 

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.