Administrative Officer to the Chair of Court (20 hours per week/FTC 2 years)

Glasgow Caledonian University; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Glasgow Caledonian University is seeking a part-time Senior Administrative Support role for the Chair of Court. This two-year fixed term position involves coordinating schedules, managing communications, and providing top-level administrative support. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and experience in higher education administration. Join a university dedicated to inclusivity and community transformation!

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Onsite childcare facilities

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills from a Higher Education background.
• Experience supporting senior management.
• Confidentiality, initiative, and the ability to prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior administrative support to the Chair of Court.
• Act as a liaison between the Chair, the University, governors, and stakeholders.
• Manage the Chair's diary and schedule.

Skills

Diplomatic communication

Administrative skills

Multitasking

Job description

Location: Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road, G4 0BA

Salary: £38,249 - £44,128 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 20 hours per week

Advert

This is a part time (20 hours per week)/fixed term opportunity for two years

Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in Glasgow and London. We are committed to high-quality education and research supporting our communities, with strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students' success.

We were ranked the UK’s top modern university in the Daily Mail University guide (2025) and ranked within the top 50 UK universities in the 2025 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide and The Guardian University Guide. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and ranked 1st in Scotland in the People and Planet University League Table.

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and over 300 industry partnerships, we are the Top Scottish Modern University for graduate employment, with 82% of our students employed or in further study within fifteen months of graduation (HESA 2024). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and support over 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries. We are dedicated to widening participation and supporting diverse backgrounds entering university.

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity, and confidence – we aim to transform lives and communities.

The main purpose of this role is to provide senior administrative support to the Chair of Court, who leads the governing body as an external appointee elected by students and staff. The appointee will assist the Chair and act as a liaison between her work, the University, governors, and external stakeholders. This role is based within the Department of Government and Legal Services (G&LS).

Reporting to the Director of Governance & Legal Services, the individual must be diplomatic, an effective communicator, and capable of working independently and collaboratively. The role involves diary management, coordinating the Chair's schedule to ensure availability for her duties. The successful candidate will have strong administrative skills, ideally from a Higher Education background, and experience supporting senior management. Confidentiality, initiative, and the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively are essential.

As the University for the Common Good, we embed equality, diversity, and inclusion in all we do. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who demonstrate GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair, transparent, and bias-free recruitment process to attract and retain a high-performing workforce. We hold the Athena SWAN Silver and Race Equality Charter Bronze awards, recognizing our efforts in promoting gender and race equality. As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we strive to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible to disabled applicants, offering reasonable adjustments during recruitment. We also hold the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

The university offers benefits such as professional development opportunities, family-friendly policies, cycle-to-work scheme, and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that appointments will be made at the first point of the salary scale unless otherwise justified.