Matt Stephenson
Associate Director of Governance Legal and Risk Acting University Secretary @University Of Bradford
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Director of Governance Legal and Risk Acting University Secretary @University Of Bradford
I provide strategic leadership for the University’s governance, legal, risk and compliance functions, ensuring these areas work together to support effective oversight and sound institutional decision making.Leading the University’s legal and regulatory portfolio, I shape our approach to compliance in many areas including meeting the OfS Conditions of Registration.I direct the University’s risk and assurance framework, setting the approach for documenting and managing risks as well as ensuring the institution stays alert to emerging issues, new legislation and regulations and sector developments.I oversee the University’s policy environment and core governance activity, including committee operations, elections, appointments and, formerly, student casework ensuring that these processes are coherent, trusted and aligned with good governance practice.I head the Legal & Governance Directorate supporting strong professional practice and encouraging a culture that values trust, inclusion, innovation and excellence.
EDUCATION
University of York
BSc (Hons), Biology
UCL
MA, Archives and Records Management
SKILLS
ABOUT MATT STEPHENSON
I am a higher eduication senior manager specialising in corporate governance, risk management, student casework and information governance.I have wide experience of the higher education sector having worked in the area for almost 25 years.I am problem solving and resourceful and have a positive proactive can-do attitude ensure that, whatever the issue, the job gets done in a timely manner and to everyone\'s saisfaction.I have first class communication skills both written and spoken and can adapt my message to any audience. I have a proven track record in compliance with Data Protection legislation (including GDPR and DPA 2018), Freedom of Information Act implementation of risk management programmes and establishment of effective internal audit delivery. Wide experience of implementation of information and records management and other governance related projects. Recent successful roll outs of compliance with the GDPR, Prevent Duty under the CTSA 2015, implementation of an organisational Due Diligence frameworks and delivery of an in house policy management process.Knowledgeable trainer and mentor. Thought leader with exceptional professional reputation, often sought out as a conference speaker.
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