Governance Coordinator for Council & Executive

University of Essex; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Essex seeks an organised governance professional to join the Governance Team in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor. You will provide secretarial and governance support to Council, Executive Committee and key committees, ensuring effective decision-making and strong corporate governance.

You will coordinate agendas, papers and quality assurance for senior committees, maintain records and policy repositories, and support recruitment for governance roles, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Experience in committee administration and understanding of corporate governance.
• Experience working with senior managers and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate agendas, papers and quality assurance for senior committees.
• Ensure papers progress through governance structures and actions are recorded and completed.
• Draft reports, papers and cover sheets, and support colleagues in preparing compliant documentation.
• Maintain governance records, webpages, the University Calendar and policy repository.
• Support project governance committees and quality assure project documentation.
• Manage procedural aspects of recruitment and induction for senior governance roles.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Governance experience

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Essex seeks an organised governance professional to join the Governance Team in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor. You will provide secretarial and governance support to Council, Executive Committee and key committees, ensuring effective decision-making and strong corporate governance.

You will coordinate agendas, papers and quality assurance for senior committees, maintain records and policy repositories, and support recruitment for governance roles, while collaborating with