Location: Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road, G4 0BA
Salary: £32,546 - £37,174 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Advert
We have currently have two opportunities:
Governance and Legal Administrator
Complaints and Governance Administrator
Please confirm which role(s) you would like to be considered for as part of your application
Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in Glasgow and London. We are committed to high-quality education and research supporting our communities, with strong industry partnerships ensuring our students' career success.
Ranked the UK’s top modern university in the Daily Mail University guide (2025), and in the top 50 UK universities in the Times, Sunday Times, and Guardian guides, we are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and ranked 1st in Scotland in the People and Planet University League Table.
Offering a wide range of professionally accredited courses and partnerships with over 300 industry leaders, we are the Top Scottish Modern University for graduate employment, with 82% of students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2024). We lead in Graduate Apprenticeships and support over 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries. We are dedicated to widening participation and supporting diverse backgrounds into higher education.
Guided by our values—integrity, responsibility, creativity, and confidence—we aim to transform lives and communities.
The Governance & Legal Services Team provides efficient, professional services to the University Court and Senate, supporting students in conduct or complaints cases.
Reporting to the Director and Head of Governance & Legal Services, successful candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be proactive in supporting the University’s Strategy 2030 goals through effective governance and compliance support.
The two roles differ slightly; further details are available in the role profiles below.
You will excel in a busy, demanding environment, capable of multitasking and prioritizing effectively, working closely with university governors, the executive team, and colleagues to ensure smooth governance and compliance.
Demonstrable administrative and organizational skills, coupled with good knowledge of Microsoft Office, are essential—preferably gained in a Higher Education environment. Experience supporting committees and handling confidential issues appropriately is also valued.
For more information or an informal discussion, contact Paul Brown, Director of Governance & Legal Services at paul.brown@gcu.ac.uk, or Debbie Donnet, Head of Governance and Legal Services at deborah.donnet@gcu.ac.uk.
As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.
We are dedicated to a fair, transparent, and bias-free recruitment process to attract and retain a high-performing workforce contributing to our success.
The University holds the Athena Swan Silver award for promoting gender equality and is a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, making reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during recruitment. We also hold the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, supporting staff with caring responsibilities.
Our benefits include professional development opportunities, family-friendly policies, cycle-to-work schemes, and onsite childcare facilities.
Please note that appointments are usually made at the first point of the salary scale unless otherwise specified.
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