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Governance and Assurance Manager

Bath Spa University - Governance Legal & Compliance

Location: Bath, Hybrid
Salary: £48,823 to £56,536 Grade 8A, per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 6th August 2025
Closes: 3rd September 2025

We will interview on a rolling basis and will close the advert as soon as we receive sufficent interest, so please apply now

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Governance and Assurance Manager who will provide specialist governance expertise and advice to the Board and Executive to meet the University’s regulatory and governance obligations.

Working in the friendly and collaborative Governance, Legal and Compliance department you will work directly with the Board and with a wide range of colleagues across the University.

About the Role

You will lead the design and delivery of effective committee, governance, and assurance systems in line with sector Governance Codes, statutory and regulatory requirements. The role involves continuous evaluation of Board and Committee effectiveness, implementation of follow-up actions, and close collaboration with Executive, Legal, and Corporate Governance teams to manage governance and regulatory risk across a wide remit, including subsidiary companies.

You will be responsible for drafting regulatory and governance documents, including contributions to the University’s Annual Report and Financial Statements, and reports from the Remuneration and Audit Committees. The role also involves advising on and developing governance policies and procedures aligned with the University’s constitutional documents.

In addition, you will lead designated Board Committees and associated policies, deliver staff and Board Member training on governance and assurance, and play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting institutional change. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact at a strategic level in a complex and dynamic environment.

About You

  • Knowledge and experience of Corporate Governance as evidenced by a recognised professional governance or legal qualification at postgraduate level or significant equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge and significant experience of formal decision-making structures and governance and assurance arrangements in the public, charity, Higher Education or other highly regulated sector.
  • Excellent policy, minute and governance report drafting skills and experience.
  • Teamworking - both immediate team and wider
  • Strong commitment to a culture of high-quality Governance, Assurance and Regulatory compliance
  • Willingness and ability to be flexible and develop new expertise
  • Excellent attention to detail

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the Job Description.

Interviews will be ongoing and the job will close once the position is filled.

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