The Head of Governance Services/College Secretary and Information Compliance will provide high-level governance support to the Master and Fellows in the annual planning, governance and administration of College Life. They will need to stay abreast of regulatory requirements affecting the College and to take a lead in ensuring compliance in relation to the requirements of the Charity Commission, the OIA and the ICO, as well as taking the lead on Data Protection, Records Management, FOIA and Subject Access Requests.
Clare is the second oldest of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge. Regarded as one of the most progressive and informal, Clare is renowned as a College that achieves academically at the highest levels, whilst also being welcoming, forward-thinking, and inclusive.
Located in the heart of Cambridge city centre, the College is extraordinarily beautiful and famed for its gardens on “the Backs” (the famous backs of the Colleges that overlook the River Cam). Clare’s Old Court, a Grade I listed building, is the centre of the College and is unique among the ancient Cambridge Colleges in having maintained its architectural integrity over the course of its history.
Salary and Benefits
The annual salary will be between £50,000 and £54,000 p.a depending on experience. This is a full time role 36.25 hours per week with the possibility of some hybrid working as agreed with the Bursar/Master.
Included in the benefits package is lunch, membership of a defined contribution pension scheme, membership of a medical cashback scheme, parking, and non-contractual bonus paid in November of each year subject to eligibility.
A full list of the benefits offered to all staff can be found below.
The Application Process
Full details of the role including the person specification are in the Candidate Pack below.
All applicants must complete the application and equal opportunities form and email these to hr@clare.cam.ac.uk by the closing date of the 27th of October 2025. The contents of the Equal Opportunities Form will not be disclosed to the selection or interview panels.
Interviews will take on the afternoon of the 6th of November 2025 in person at the College.
Please note that as part of the shortlisting process the College will require details of one referee that can be contacted prior to interview. This does not have to be your current employer.
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