Head of Governance

Corpus Christi College is seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive Head of Governance to lead and evolve the governance framework within the College. The role will be reporting to the Busar and be responsible for shaping and overseeing governance strategy and providing support and guidance to the College’s leadership, Governing Body and Board of Trustees. 

The Head of Governance will ensure there is compliance with statutory requirements set by the Charity Commission and will lead the development and implementation of governance policies and procedures.   

The Head of Governance also will be Secretary for the Governing and Executive Body as well as other key committees and will play an essential role in the communication of decisions to Fellows, staff and the student body. They will be involved in the administration and coordination of the election and admission of new Fellows as well as the implementation of the allocation of Fellows’ office and residential accommodation.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in governance, ideally within education or the charity sector. They will have a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and statutory compliance, exceptional communication skills and a strategic mindset with attention to detail and commitment to ethical leadership.

They will have excellent IT skills and experience of managing all aspects of committee meetings including taking minutes. Degree-educated, ideally with a relevant qualification in governance/law. 

This role will require the ability to work and collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders including the Fellowship, senior officers, staff and the student body.  This will require excellent communication skills coupled with discretion, diplomacy and sound judgement.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role within the decision-making and leadership of this prestigious educational charity. 

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including a pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College facilities.

Job Description/Person Specification

Additional Information

How to Apply. 

Please:

Complete our Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form.

Enclose your current Curriculum Vitae and a Covering Letter

Send your completed application by email to the HR Department: recruitment@corpus.cam.ac.uk

Enquiries

Further enquiries about your application may be made by email to the HR Department: recruitment@corpus.cam.ac.uk

For an informal conversation about the role you may contact the Bursar: bursar@corpus.cam.ac.uk to organise a telephone conversation. 

Closing Date: Wednesday 22 October 2025

No initial acknowledgement of the receipt of applications will be made but all applicants can expect to hear from the College shortly after the closing date for applications.

Please note that the closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

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