Senior Governance Officer

Cardiff Metropolitan University; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking a Senior Governance Officer to provide professional governance advice and administrative support to its committees. The successful candidate will ensure that the governance framework is up-to-date and will work collaboratively to enhance governance procedures. Ideal applicants will have a degree or equivalent experience in servicing board meetings and drafting accurate minutes, along with strong communication skills. The role allows flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family friendly policies

Access to development opportunities

Sports and fitness facilities

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Experience of servicing formal boards or committees.
• Ability to draft clear and accurate minutes.
• Knowledge of UK and Welsh higher education governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional governance advice and support.
• Ensure governance framework is up to date.
• Work collaboratively across the university.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to use technology

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Senior Governance Officer

Good governance supports the university to succeed and is critical to maintain the trust and confidence of the regulators and the public. Our role in the Secretariat supports the Board of Governors and the university executive to make informed and compliant decisions.

Reporting to the Head of Governance and Assurance you will provide professional governance advice and administrative support to the University's committees including the Board of Governors and its sub-committees. You will ensure that the governance framework is up to date and fit for purpose and proactively work on improving delivery and development of all governance procedures and systems.

Based on the Llandaff campus but with the ability to work flexibly, you will work collegiately with colleagues across the university to deliver an excellent service.

What you'll bring

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised governance professional, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who is happy to use technology to improve our ways of working. You will have a degree or equivalent and experience of servicing formal boards or committees, including planning successful meetings and drafting clear and accurate minutes.

Additionally you'll bring knowledge of:

• UK and Welsh higher education and charity governance
• records management principles, retention schedules and archiving practices

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values‑based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday/concessionary days (pro rata if part time)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies - take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Contact us

For more information about the role please contact Ruth Davies, University Secretary, [e-mail], or feel free to contact Aleksandra Janusiewicz, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on [e-mail].

All applications must be submitted online.

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

Right to work

If you think you might need visa sponsorship to work in the UK, we recommend checking the Home Office's Skilled Worker visa requirements before applying. This will help you understand the eligibility criteria, including salary thresholds which vary by role. You can also use the UK Government's visa and immigration eligibility tool to explore your options.

Sponsorship eligibility depends on both the role and individual circumstances. While our Recruitment Team cannot provide immigration advice, we're happy to assist with any general questions. Please feel free to contact us on [e-mail] or 44 (0) 2920 417 317.

All offers are conditional on having or obtaining the legal right to work in the UK. For more information about right to work and visas, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

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