We are proud to be partnering with a London based University who are looking to appoint a Governance Officer into a growing team on a permanent basis.
This will be a full-time position, with hybrid working (two days/week home working) and a salary of £33,823 - £42,422 per annum dependent on experience.
The ideal candidate will have previously worked as a Governance Officer in higher education, or within the public sector.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Providing secretariat support for several sub-committees of the Board of Trustees, working closely with Committee Chairs and senior managers for both academic departments and professional services
* Taking minutes of agreed Committee and Board meetings, ensuring these meetings are run effectively and producing approved minutes within the allotted time period
* Developing and circulating meeting agendas and papers, as well as monitoring that follow up actions have been carried out sufficiently
* Updating the organisation’s Risk Register, including working with senior managers to ensure they understand the risk framework fully as well as supporting to identify appropriate risks and realistic mitigating action
* Preparing papers, reports and spreadsheets in relation to governance and risk management and/or insurance
* Identifying and implementing changes to policies and procedures to ensure the service continues to meet agreed quality standards, guidelines and procedures
Experience required:
* Excellent minute taking skills
* Previous experience working as part of a governance team
* Experience of efficient and effective running of committee meetings
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong attention to detail
Rewards and Benefits:
* 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
* USS pension scheme
* Hybrid working (2 days/week WFH)
Working hours:
* 35 hours per week
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.