Governance and Legal Services Assistant (Fixed Term)

Fixed Term Contract – 6 months

Full-time (37 hours per week)

Do you have a background in company secretarial or business administration?

We wish to welcome a full time Interim GLS Assistant who is diligent, self-motivated and a fast learner.

The Opportunity

In this dynamic role, you will work with the University Solicitor and play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of the Governing Body. The work requires a high degree of discretion and confidentiality. You will liaise effectively with a range of senior stakeholders and be responsible for organising board level meetings, collating board packs and co-ordinating follow up actions. You will also be given the opportunity to develop your skill set further. You will join a small, collaborative friendly team, supporting personal development.

Who are we looking for?

We want to hear from professionals with experience in a similar role who will be able to hit the ground running. You will have a proactive approach and technical knowledge commensurate to your level of experience.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Good knowledge and proven experience of corporate governance/ business administration.
• Significant experience in a busy office with the ability to independently manage and meet conflicting deadlines and work under pressure.
• Exceptional organisation skills and attention to detail, excellent communication/ interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic, motivation to learn.

Working Here

Our compassionate and dynamic University strives to transform lives through outstanding higher education and to enrich the communities we serve. We offer a supportive working environment, membership to staff networks, pension scheme and use of facilities such as a subsidised sports centre.

Additional information

To learn more about the job before applying, please contact Natalie Wright, Assistant to University Solicitor (natalie.wright@canterbury.ac.uk).

How to apply

Closing date for applications: 2 July 2024

Please click the ‘Apply for this job’ button below.  Fill out the main details section and upload your CV, covering letter and any supporting documents. The cover letter need not be long (1 side of A4 is plenty!).

If you have questions about the application process, contact hr.recruitment@canterbury.ac.uk, quoting reference number REQ05088. Please don’t use this email for your application though – that needs to be done online. Questions about the job itself go to Natalie (see above).

We truly welcome fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work.  We are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way.

Join us and be a part of our success story!

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