Insurance & Legal Officer

University of Gloucestershire; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Gloucestershire is seeking an organised Insurance and Legal Officer to join the Governance and Legal Team within the Chief Financial Officer Directorate. This role covers insurance arrangements, information governance, and legal matters across the university.

You will manage day-to-day insurance, coordinate information governance activities, support legal and contractual affairs, and contribute to committees and boards. The post is 0.7 FTE (25.9 hours per week) pro rata.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day insurance arrangements.
• Coordinate information governance activities across the university.
• Support legal and contractual matters.
• Provide governance support for committees, boards and panel meetings.

Job description

0.7FTE, 25.9 hours per week

About the department

The Governance and Legal Team plays a vital role in ensuring the University meets its legal, governance and regulatory responsibilities. Working closely with stakeholders across the University, the team supports the University's corporate governance framework, information governance compliance and insurance activities, student casework management, the provision of legal services, and secretariat services to support the institution in achieving its mission and objectives.

About the role

We are seeking an organised and proactive professional Insurance and Legal Officer to join our Governance and Legal Team within the Chief Financial Officer Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of insurance, information governance and legal matters, supporting the University in meeting its legal, regulatory and compliance responsibilities. As a key member of the team, you will manage day-to-day insurance arrangements, coordinate information governance activities, and support legal and contractual matters across the institution. You will also contribute to the University's governance framework by providing support for committees, boards, and panel meetings. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive environment, where your work will contribute directly to the University's commitment to fairness, transparency, and student success.

Key dates

Closing date: 30 th September 2026 Interview: 21 st October 2026

Contact details

If you would like more information about the role then please contact Ruth Neal - [e-mail]

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that the University is inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification. The University has also signed the Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged. For applicants, this means we aim to ensure fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process, recognise and value the transferable skills and experience gained through military service. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to veterans and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria within the job specification.

Salary

£32,080 to £37,694. Grade 6, per annum, pro rata