Global Governance & Institutional Affairs Coordinator (Hybrid)

European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL); Hinxton; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working patterns

Private medical insurance

30 days annual leave

Relocation package

On-site facilities

Job summary

ELIXIR is seeking a Governance and Institutional Affairs Officer to support the governance and development of our European research infrastructure. You will work closely with senior leaders, national representatives and institutional stakeholders to ensure transparent, effective governance processes across Europe.

The role reports to the General Counsel and spans Legal Services, Operations and External Relations, combining high-level coordination with meticulous execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, Board or committee support and institutional affairs.
• Strong written communication and professional documentation skills.
• Diplomacy, discretion and confidence when engaging with senior colleagues and international stakeholders.
• Analytical thinking, good judgement and ability to navigate complex information.
• Proactive approach to improving systems, workflows and ways of working.
• Familiarity with modern digital collaboration and AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of ELIXIR's Board, Heads of Nodes Committee, Scientific Advisory Board and Industry Advisory Committee, with Chairs and senior leadership.
• Prepare high-quality agendas, briefings, reports, minutes and decision records; ensure decisions are documented and actions followed.
• Support governance frameworks, appointments, membership processes and maintenance of key governance documentation.
• Act as a central coordination point for governance-related engagement with Member States, advisory bodies and colleagues across the ELIXIR community.
• Identify opportunities to modernise governance procedures, streamline workflows and leverage digital and AI-enabled tools.
• Coordinate data protection and other Legal Services compliance activities with specialist colleagues.

Skills

Governance experience

Board support

Executive coordination

Public administration

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

ELIXIR is seeking a Governance and Institutional Affairs Officer to support the governance and development of our European research infrastructure. You will work closely with senior leaders, national representatives and institutional stakeholders to ensure transparent, effective governance processes across Europe.

The role reports to the General Counsel and spans Legal Services, Operations and External Relations, combining high-level coordination with meticulous execution.