Governance Manager

Location: Greenwich House, Cambridge

Join the Finance Transformation Programme at the University of Cambridge and help shape governance and policy for Enhanced Financial Transparency. This role enables a major institutional change programme, supporting senior decision-making and the development of guidance, policy and implementation activity across a complex organisation. 

The Role 

Reporting to the EFT Impact Leads, the Governance Manager will support committees and working groups, co-ordinate governance activity, draft papers and briefings, and contribute to policy and project work that supports University-wide EFT delivery.

• Lead committee business, including agendas, papers, minutes, action tracking and briefing support.
• Draft and develop policy, guidance and governance documentation for EFT implementation.
• Manage strategic projects and reviews, including business cases, analysis and reporting.
• Work with senior colleagues across the Finance Division and the wider University to support effective governance and delivery.

Your Skills 

You will be a highly organised and confident professional with excellent drafting skills, strong judgement and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders in a complex environment. 

• Experience of governance support, policy or committee paper drafting, and working in a large and complex organisation.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, sound administrative skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.
• A degree or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Benefits

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

• 41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Defined benefits pension schemes
• Flexible working options
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Discounts on shopping
• Rental deposit scheme
• Public transport season ticket loans
• Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes

Location

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role. 

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure and a security check. We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Milly Bodfish, EFT Impact Lead, milly.bodfish@admin.cam.ac.uk.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check. Click the 'Apply' button above to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Simon Miller, Supervisor, Finance Helpdesk & Cash Management via Simon.Miller@admin.cam.ac.uk

If you have any questions the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at Finhr_recruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk.

The interview date for the role is 30 June 2026.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Advert information