Executive Director of Strategic Governance

The University of Gloucestershire is seeking to appoint a senior and influential leader to the role of Executive Director of Strategic Governance.

Operating as part of the University Executive Committee team and serving as Secretary to Council, the postholder will play a pivotal role in enhancing governance effectiveness and enabling high-quality strategic decision-making across the institution.

The successful candidate will:

• Enhance the effectiveness of Council and Executive, in driving strategy, risk management and performance improvement
• Lead and inspire a high performing governance team
• Modernise and strengthen governance frameworks
• Safeguard regulatory compliance and institutional assurance
• Be a trusted adviser to Council and the Executive

This role requires an individual with:

• A track record of delivering governance transformation and improvement
• A dynamic individual with exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capability
• Proven ability to work as part of a senior team, able to demonstrate both collaboration and agility
• Proven experience working with Board / Executive level
• Sound judgement, discretion and the ability to operate with authority and independence

This is a high-profile appointment, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and operating as part of a Executive team. The role offers the opportunity to make a lasting institutional impact, for the benefit of our students and our place.

Closing date: 10th June 2026
Shortlisting: 11th & 12th June 2026
Interviews: 24th June 2026 – These interviews will take place in London.

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