Board & Governance Support Specialist

Solent; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Solent University is seeking a Governance Officer to provide high-quality governance and committee support to the University's Board of Governors and senior leaders. You will coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and papers, and help ensure regulatory compliance across the governance framework.

Working closely with governors, senior leaders and colleagues across the University, you will maintain confidential information, manage competing priorities, and contribute to the efficient operation of a

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, compliance or committee administration within higher education, the public sector or another regulated environment would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with sound judgement.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Board and committee meetings and prepare agendas and papers.
• Produce accurate minutes and ensure actions are followed up.
• Help ensure governance processes are managed in line with regulatory requirements and sector best practice.
• Liaise with senior leaders, governors and colleagues across the University to support decision-making.

Skills

Governance experience

Administrative skills

Minute taking

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Job description

Solent University is seeking a Governance Officer to provide high-quality governance and committee support to the University's Board of Governors and senior leaders. You will coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and papers, and help ensure regulatory compliance across the governance framework.

Working closely with governors, senior leaders and colleagues across the University, you will maintain confidential information, manage competing priorities, and contribute to the efficient operation of a