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Head of Policy Assurance & Compliance (Governance)
Salary range £60,209 to £62,016 per annum | Duration: Permanent | Full Time | 35 hours per week | Location: UHI House, Inverness | Closing Date: Sunday 31st May 2026
The Governance and Records Management Department supports the University’s governing bodies and senior leadership by ensuring effective corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and decision‑making processes. This includes providing secretariat support to the Court and its committees, advising on governance best practice, and ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
The department also has a key role in supporting the University’s compliance obligations, including alignment with expectations from the Scottish Funding Council and other regulatory and statutory bodies. This involves oversight of policies, assurance processes, and reporting arrangements to demonstrate accountability and good governance.
Alongside its governance role, the department leads on information governance and records management, ensuring that information is created, handled, retained, and disposed of in line with legal requirements and best practice. This includes responsibility for Freedom of Information, data protection coordination, records management frameworks, and institutional policies. It also oversees the University’s archives and heritage collections, supporting the preservation of institutional memory and providing access to historical records where appropriate.
Overall, the function provides an integrated approach to governance, compliance, and information stewardship, enabling the University to operate effectively, manage risk, and maintain public trust.
Pay and Benefits
This role is linked to Management Grade 1 (MG1) on the UHI payscale. The starting salary is £60,209 to £62,016 per annum, with the possibility of exceeding the top of the grade (currently £67,765) for exceptional candidates. The post is full time, 35 hours per week, with a working pattern agreed with line manager.
Workplace pension: grade five and below – Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS); grade six and above – Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). Full information is available on the respective scheme websites.
Full‑time posts carry 42 days leave per annum (pro rata for part‑time). Leave may be taken at any time of year with manager approval.
Employee Benefits
* 42 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
* Attractive pension scheme and options for additional contributions
* Flexible working and family‑friendly policies
* Occupational sick pay and Employee Assistance Programme (incl. spousal support)
* High‑street and online retail discounts
* 10% off Highlife Highland memberships
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Contribution towards DSE prescription glasses
* Free parking and EV charging (where available)
* LinkedIn Learning access for ongoing professional development
* Long‑service awards and active social events
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