Senior Governance Officer

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.

CU Corporate Services Limited, a wholly owned sister company of Coventry University, is seeking to appoint a Senior Governance Officer to support the Governance and Secretariat team, which has been reshaped to support the successful delivery our 2030 Group Strategy.

The Group comprises a diverse range of entities, including a higher education corporation, thirteen private limited companies registered in the UK, and a range of companies and branches registered internationally, and this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced and ambitious education group in the next stage of its evolution.

The Role

The Senior Governance Officer provides key support to the operation of the University Group’s governance arrangements including the Coventry University Board of Governors and its Committees, University Group executive committees and the Boards of the UK-based and international companies associated with the University Group.

The post-holder will keep abreast of developments in governance and committee management and ensure that the University Group operates in line with best practice, providing advice where appropriate.

They will provide administrative support to the Chair of the Board, Chair of Committees and Chairs of the Boards of Directors and to individual governors/directors as required. They will assist the Head of Governance and Group Company Secretary across their areas of responsibility, such as;

• Arranging and/or attending meetings of the Board of Governors, its Committees, University Group executive committees and the Boards of companies associated with the Coventry University Group, including preparing agendas and minutes.
• Facilitating communications between members of the Boards/Committees, the Vice-Chancellor, and senior staff in the University Group on matters of governance.
• Liaising with external professional bodies (e.g. corporate secretarial services, auditors) in the support and operation of governance arrangements in the Group
• Maintaining accurate information and filing statutory returns at Companies House and other regulatory bodies.

Our Successful Candidate

The successful candidate would demonstrate considerable experience in corporate governance and company administration at a senior level. They will possess strong knowledge and understanding of the law and practice relating to company administration and governance requirements. Preferably this experience would relate to the operation and management of a higher education institution.

The ability to travel nationally is also required.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Closing Date: 31^st January 2025