Corporate Planning and Governance Manager
Application Deadline: 10 July 2026
Department: Administration and Secretariat
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Glasgow
Compensation: £55,077 - £58,459 / year
Description
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.
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.
