Governance Officer

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

The Governance Officer will provide high-quality governance and committee support to the University's Board of Governors and senior leaders, ensuring effective decision-making, regulatory compliance, and the efficient operation of the University's governance framework.

Are you an organised and proactive professional with excellent administrative skills and an eye for detail?

We are looking for a Governance Officer to join our Corporate Governance team and play a key role in supporting the effective governance of the University.

Working closely with senior leaders, governors and colleagues across the University, you will support the operation of the Board of Governors, its committees and other key decision-making bodies. You will coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and papers, produce accurate minutes, and help ensure that governance processes are managed effectively and in line with regulatory requirements and sector best practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, building professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, and contributing to the successful operation of a complex organisation.

You will have excellent organisational and communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, maintaining attention to detail, and providing a high-quality service to a range of stakeholders.

Experience of governance, compliance or committee administration within higher education, the public sector or another regulated environment would be advantageous, but we are equally keen to hear from candidates with transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

Please note that the role requires attendance at some evening meetings throughout the year, for which time off in lieu arrangements apply.

If you believe you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm we are looking for, we would be delighted to hear from you.