Senior Governance Officer

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Candidates will be motivated to work in a dynamic environment, and will have experience working with corporate governance in the public, private, or charity sectors. Understanding of the higher education environment, and university operations, is an asset but not a requirement. Candidates will have demonstrated high organisational skills, diplomacy, communication and minute-taking skills, and an interest in university decision-making and operations., Disability Confident
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Royal Holloway University of London is pleased to offer the opportunity to work at the highest levels of decision-making in the University as we embark on a new strategy (https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/about-us/more/governance-and-strategy/rh2030s/). The Senior Governance Officer will work with the University Secretary and the other members of the Governance team to ensure that the University's governance functions operate to the highest standard. The Senior Governance Officer will also work closely with the members of our Council, including our Chair, the Vice Chancellor and Principal, the members of the University senior leadership team, and the Executive Support Office.

The University offers a highly competitive rewards and benefits package, including:

Generous annual leave entitlement
Training and Development opportunities
Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Various schemes, including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing
Free parking on campus
The post is based in Egham, Surrey, at the main campus of the University, situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from central London. The role is office-based. However, some working from home may be negotiated.

Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter indicating how to you meet the criteria for the role and an up to date CV.