Legal, Governance & Compliance Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £42,254 i £48,823 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bolton, Greater Manchester |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 1 diwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | University of Bolton |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | VCO-001P |
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Showcase your talents as part of our vibrant Greater Manchester campus community. At the University of Greater Manchester, we’re committed to delivering a rewarding experience for all our students, characterised by greater prospects, greater connections and greater support. We’re a Guardian Top 35 ranked University, driven, in the main, by our consistently high student satisfaction ratings and our new approach to teaching, known as the ‘Greater Manchester Way’ will deliver distinctive teaching in an inclusive and supportive environment.
At the heart of our University is a commitment to integrity, accountability, and confident decision-making. We are now seeking an experienced Legal, Governance & Compliance Manager to act as a trusted guardian of these principles and to play a pivotal role in supporting the University’s leadership and governance framework.
The role
Working within the Registry and reporting to the Assistant Registrar, you will provide expert legal, governance, and compliance advice across the University Group. You will support and, where required, lead on a wide range of matters including student-related issues, contracts, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and committee servicing.
You will work closely with senior leaders, Board and committee members, and external advisers, ensuring that legal and governance arrangements are robust, compliant, and aligned with best practice across the Higher Education sector.
This is a high-impact role for a confident professional who can balance sound judgement, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach.
Key responsibilities
Provide high-quality legal advice on contracts, disputes, intellectual property, and legislative compliance
Interpret and advise on relevant legislation and regulatory guidance
Support corporate governance activity across the University Group, including oversight of subsidiaries
Provide company secretarial and committee servicing support where required
Assist in the development, review, and implementation of governance policies and procedures
Liaise with external legal advisers and coordinate legal matters as appropriate
Advise senior leaders and Board members on governance, compliance, and legal risk
Contribute to audit, risk management, and business continuity arrangements
At the heart of our University is a commitment to integrity, accountability, and confident decision-making. We are now seeking an experienced Legal, Governance & Compliance Manager to act as a trusted guardian of these principles and to play a pivotal role in supporting the University’s leadership and governance framework.
The role
Working within the Registry and reporting to the Assistant Registrar, you will provide expert legal, governance, and compliance advice across the University Group. You will support and, where required, lead on a wide range of matters including student-related issues, contracts, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and committee servicing.
You will work closely with senior leaders, Board and committee members, and external advisers, ensuring that legal and governance arrangements are robust, compliant, and aligned with best practice across the Higher Education sector.
This is a high-impact role for a confident professional who can balance sound judgement, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach.
Key responsibilities
Provide high-quality legal advice on contracts, disputes, intellectual property, and legislative compliance
Interpret and advise on relevant legislation and regulatory guidance
Support corporate governance activity across the University Group, including oversight of subsidiaries
Provide company secretarial and committee servicing support where required
Assist in the development, review, and implementation of governance policies and procedures
Liaise with external legal advisers and coordinate legal matters as appropriate
Advise senior leaders and Board members on governance, compliance, and legal risk
Contribute to audit, risk management, and business continuity arrangements