Global Governance & Institutional Affairs Officer (Hybrid)

6000 Elixir; Hinxton; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

30 days annual leave

Relocation package

Visa exemption for international staff

Job summary

ELIXIR is seeking a Governance and Institutional Affairs Officer to support the governance and institutional development of our European research infrastructure. You will coordinate ELIXIR’s governance bodies and work with Chairs, members and senior leadership across Europe.

Reporting to the General Counsel and collaborating with Legal Services, Operations and External Relations, you will help ensure smooth, transparent decision‑making, strengthen governance processes and drive modernisation

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, board or committee support, institutional affairs, public administration or comparable environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage complex activities involving multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Strong written communication with clear, professional documentation.
• Diplomacy, discretion and confidence when engaging with senior colleagues and international stakeholders.
• Analytical thinking, sound judgement and ability to navigate complex information and processes.
• Proactive approach to improving systems, workflows and ways of working.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks or compliance processes in international organisations is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of ELIXIR's governance bodies including the Board and advisory committees.
• Prepare agendas, briefings, reports, minutes and decision records with high quality.
• Strengthen governance documentation, appointments and membership processes.
• Act as a central point for governance engagement with Member States and advisory bodies.
• Identify opportunities to modernise governance procedures and enable AI-enabled tools.
• Support data protection and other compliance activities in collaboration with Legal Services.

Job description

ELIXIR is seeking a Governance and Institutional Affairs Officer to support the governance and institutional development of our European research infrastructure. You will coordinate ELIXIR’s governance bodies and work with Chairs, members and senior leadership across Europe.

Reporting to the General Counsel and collaborating with Legal Services, Operations and External Relations, you will help ensure smooth, transparent decision‑making, strengthen governance processes and drive modernisation