Head of Governance

Vacancy terms: Full time or job share, permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

About the role

We are looking for a Head of Governance to lead and develop the University’s governance function. You will be the key source of knowledge for university governance, responsible for providing independent advice on governance matters at all levels to support the University in meeting its statutory and regulatory requirements.

You will act as Working Secretary to the University Council and University Senate and Secretary to the Executive Board as well as other key committees. You will be responsible for ensuring efficient and effective decision-making takes place at all levels of the University’s governance and senior management structure, taking responsibility for ensuring that best practice is followed and key governance documents are regularly updated.

You will apply a continuous improvement mentality to the University’s governance function to maintain excellent service to stakeholders at all times and extend the institutional understanding of governance, for example through the development of training and communications.

About you

With experience in a directly comparable role, you will have substantial experience in a governance, accountability or compliance environment within a large, complex organisation. You will be comfortable working at a senior level, with proven experience of managing senior stakeholders at board level, providing expert briefings and advice and in supporting the development and implementation of policy and practice. 

The post calls for high levels of diplomacy, reliability and integrity, coupled with advanced competencies in negotiating and influencing at all levels. You must be an experienced manager and leader, able to pull together and lead virtual teams of individuals in order to deliver projects and initiatives, managing the time of yourself and others effectively to meet agreed deadlines while maintaining the flexibility to respond to ad hoc requests.  

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Geoff Green, Registrar and Secretary on geoff.green@leicester.ac.uk

We anticipate that interviews will take place on 9 October 2024. 

Applications for job share will be considered.  

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Advert closes midnight on: 23 September 2024

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