International Governance & Institutional Affairs Lead

EMBL; Hinxton; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial incentives: family, child &

Flexible working arrangements — hybrid

Private medical insurance

30 days annual leave

Relocation package

Campus life & on-site amenities

Family benefits

Non-UK resident benefits

Job summary

ELIXIR is seeking a Governance and Institutional Affairs Officer to support governance development across its European research infrastructure. You will coordinate high-level governance bodies, prepare decision documentation and help modernise procedures.

The role requires strong organisational skills, diplomacy and the ability to work with senior leaders and international partners. Contract length is 3 years with a comprehensive benefits package and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, board or committee support, institutional affairs or similar environments.
• Strong written communication with clear, professional documentation.
• Diplomacy, discretion and confidence engaging with senior colleagues and international stakeholders.
• Analytical thinking and good judgement for complex information and processes.
• Proactive approach to improving systems, workflows and ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ELIXIR Board and governance bodies with Chairs and senior leadership.
• Prepare agendas, briefings, reports, minutes and decision records; ensure actions are tracked.
• Support governance frameworks, appointments, membership processes and key documentation.
• Act as central liaison for governance-related engagement with Member States and advisory bodies.
• Identify opportunities to modernise procedures and leverage digital/AI tools.
• Coordinate data protection and compliance activities with Legal Services.

Skills

Governance coordination

Board support

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Diplomacy

Digital collaboration

AI-enabled tools

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

ELIXIR is seeking a Governance and Institutional Affairs Officer to support governance development across its European research infrastructure. You will coordinate high-level governance bodies, prepare decision documentation and help modernise procedures.

The role requires strong organisational skills, diplomacy and the ability to work with senior leaders and international partners. Contract length is 3 years with a comprehensive benefits package and hybrid working arrangements.