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HR Recruitment Consultant @ Burman | Specialist Higher Education Recruitment | EDI, OD, L&D, Reward & HRIS | BA University of Cambridge
Governance Lead & Registrar
I am working with a long-established higher education institution that is seeking to appoint a Governance Lead & Registrar. This is a senior leadership role, central to the effective governance, compliance, and academic administration of the organisation.
The Role
As the lead governance officer, the successful candidate will:
* Provide authoritative advice on governance, legislation, and policy.
* Act as Registrar, maintaining accurate records and overseeing Fellowship/academic processes.
* Serve as Secretary to governing bodies and committees, preparing agendas, minutes, and managing compliance.
* Ensure regulatory compliance, including charity law and data protection.
* Lead and contribute to strategic governance projects.
This is a high-profile role requiring discretion, political sensitivity, and the ability to work effectively with trustees, senior academics, and professional colleagues.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will bring:
* A degree (or equivalent experience).
* Significant experience in governance within higher education, charity, legal, or public sectors.
* Strong knowledge of charity governance and compliance frameworks.
* Excellent organisational, drafting, and digital skills.
* The ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholders.
Desirable: legal training, knowledge of higher education governance structures, or experience in data protection compliance.
* Salary in the range of £35,796 – £40,201 pro rata.
* Pension and life assurance.
* Health and wellbeing benefits, gym/swimming pool access.
* Free lunches, refreshments, and parking.
* Cycle-to-work and electric car schemes.
* Flexible/agile working in a collaborative academic environment.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Higher Education
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