Corporate Planning and Governance Manager

It is anticipated interviews will take place on 16th or 17th July.
This role is fixed term for one year.

Glasgow Kelvin College is seeking a highly organised Corporate Planning and Governance Manager to lead the delivery of the College's corporate planning and governance framework. This is a pivotal role, ensuring the Board of Management and its Standing Committees receive high quality and timely information to support transparent, effective and accountable decision making.

Reporting to the Assistant Principal, Estates, Corporate Planning and Governance, you will drive the continuous improvement of governance systems, corporate planning processes and organisational reporting, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and sector best practice. You will also provide leadership for the College's Administration and Executive Support functions, supporting a culture of professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic planning, strengthen governance arrangements and contribute directly to the success of one of Scotland's colleges.

This role is fixed term for one year.

Glasgow Kelvin College is seeking a highly organised Corporate Planning and Governance Manager to lead the delivery of the College's corporate planning and governance framework. This is a pivotal role, ensuring the Board of Management and its Standing Committees receive high quality and timely information to support transparent, effective and accountable decision making.

Reporting to the Assistant Principal, Estates, Corporate Planning and Governance, you will drive the continuous improvement of governance systems, corporate planning processes and organisational reporting, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and sector best practice. You will also provide leadership for the College's Administration and Executive Support functions, supporting a culture of professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic planning, strengthen governance arrangements and contribute directly to the success of one of Scotland's colleges.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the College's corporate planning framework, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate corporate planning, performance reporting and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to support informed decision-making.
• Provide professional advice and guidance on governance, compliance and Board matters.
• Lead the effective operation of the Board of Management and Standing Committees, ensuring high quality agendas, reports, minutes and governance documentation.
• Monitor governance action plans, audit recommendations and statutory registers, ensuring compliance and timely completion of actions.
• Oversee complaints, Freedom of Information (FOI), Data Protection and governance related compliance activities.
• Lead and develop administrative and executive support teams, ensuring high quality support across the College.
• Manage administrative systems, processes and workflows, driving service improvements and operational efficiency.
• Support organisational assurance activities, including risk management, insurance claims and mandatory corporate compliance reporting.
• Build productive relationships with senior leaders, Board members and external stakeholders to support effective governance and organisational performance.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Knowledge

Demonstrable knowledge of:

• Corporate planning, governance and performance management within a complex organisation.
• Board governance frameworks, committee structures and regulatory compliance.
• Corporate reporting, strategic planning and organisational performance monitoring.
• Complaints handling, Freedom of Information (FOI), Data Protection and governance legislation.
• Leadership of administrative and executive support functions.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational, planning and project management abilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presenting information to senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality work to demanding timescales.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• High levels of digital literacy and information management capability.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and service excellence.

Experience

• Experience leading governance, corporate planning or business support functions within a complex or regulated organisation.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience supporting Boards, Committees or senior leadership teams.
• Experience preparing Board papers, reports, briefings and governance documentation.
• Experience handling complex complaints, sensitive issues and regulatory compliance.
• Experience implementing process improvements and managing organisational change.

Benefits

Why work at Glasgow Kelvin College?

• Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid working (dependent on the needs of the service).
• Annual Leave – 33 days per annum plus 12 public holidays.
• A Professional Development Review process supporting continuous professional and personal development.
• Extensive staff development opportunities and career progression.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Mileage Allowance – reclaimable for travel on College business.
• Employee Assistance Programme – a confidential 24-hour health and wellbeing support service.
• Flexible Working and Family Friendly Policies with enhanced entitlements.
• Enhanced Sick Pay provision.
• A wide range of wellbeing initiatives, including access to sports facilities and fitness activities.

About Glasgow Kelvin College

About Glasgow Kelvin College:Glasgow Kelvin College seeks to provide learning opportunities of the highest quality, which engages learners from the widest range of backgrounds, and supports their progression to employment or to further study. We play a vital role in providing accessible vocational and core-skills learning and you will have the opportunity help us create progression opportunities for learners and makes a positive impact on the communities we serve.

We deliver high-quality programmes, from introductory to degree level, to around 15,000 students each year from three campus buildings in the North and Northeast of Glasgow and through a large network of community-based centres. The College works with partners to create inclusive progression opportunities in a vibrant and sustainable environment for our learners.

Roles within the College are subject to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and as such the successful candidate(s) will be required to make an application for membership under the Scheme.

At Glasgow Kelvin College, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diverse society we serve. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we actively seek to attract talent from a wide range of backgrounds. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

We are dedicated to being an employer of choice by prioritising diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Our inclusive policies and practices ensure that every team member experiences a strong sense of belonging and can thrive both personally and professionally. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview applicants who meet the essential job requirements. 

Join us at Glasgow Kelvin College and be part of a team that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion. Your unique perspective and experiences are not just welcomed—they are essential to our collective success.

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