Legal, Governance and Compliance Directorate
Governance Officer
Ref: SC4831
Salary on appointment will be £30,805 per annum, with an annual increment up to £37,174 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Governance Officer to join the Legal, Governance and Compliance Directorate.
Key duties of the role include provision of high-quality secretariat support and progressing continuous improvement projects for the University's Committees.
The role will provide direct support to the University's Committees to include Committee secretary role, administration of papers for the proper conduct of meetings and coordination of projects within the Governance function. You will be responsible for the dissemination of complex information to enable well informed decision making and will be key in ensuring this information is expressed effectively to various stakeholders.
You will have excellent organisational and process driven skills, a keen eye for detail, excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to handle complex and sometimes highly confidential material. Your communication skills will ensure clarity of messaging to stakeholders at all levels. You will demonstrate diplomacy and tact. Strong digital skills are essential as we continue to use a wide range of technical solutions in our pursuit of efficient and effective Corporate Governance.
This full-time post is available from 1 July 2025 on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part-time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 39 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 13 June 2025
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