Senior Governance Officer

The University of Huddersfield; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Senior Governance Officer to oversee governance and compliance services. This permanent position offers a salary of £46,461 - £58,766 per annum for 37 hours a week. Candidates should have substantial governance experience, ideally in a regulated environment, and be educated to degree level. The role allows for hybrid working and emphasizes the institution's commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits

Hybrid working option

Excellent employment package

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in governance roles at a senior level.
• Ability to provide authoritative advice on relevant processes.
• Experience in drafting policies and managing relevant processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead effective governance and regulatory compliance services.
• Provide advice on legal and regulatory matters.
• Oversee issues related to senior University committees.

Skills

Governance experience

Regulatory compliance

Policy drafting

Legal advisory

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Vice Chancellor’s Office

£46,461 - £58,766 per annum

Permanent

37 hours per week

We are seeking to appoint to the role of Senior Governance Officer at the University.

Working directly to the University Secretary, you will lead on the provision of effective and efficient governance and regulatory compliance services across corporate, academic and executive structures. Effective governance is the cornerstone of reputation management, and you will lead on the processes for ensuring effective oversight of matters pertaining to the most senior of University committees and boards. You will provide authoritative advice and guidance across a range of legal and regulatory matters which fall within the purview of the University Secretary’s Office.

You will join a small, dedicated and professional team spanning University governance and committee servicing, legal and regulatory compliance, the Legal Office and the Office for Health & Safety, with the candidate focussing on the provision of corporate governance and compliance.

Qualifications

Educated to degree level, you will have substantial experience of working in a governance role within a regulated environment at a senior level. This includes the provision of authoritative advice and guidance on relevant processes and procedures and drafting policies and managing processes.

Benefits

We offer an excellent employment package including hybrid working, blending a mix of remote and on-campus working (dependent on work duties).

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion , including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Leader, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

Informal enquiries can be sent to [e-mail]

For further details about this post and to make an application, please visit : http : / / hud.ac / vlt

Closing date

4 January 2026

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