University Secretary

Goldsmiths, University of London is a world-leading centre of educational excellence where ground-breaking research meets innovative teaching and thinking. Proudly part of the University of London, our hallmark is creativity, which is embedded in our history and identity as an institution. Our research is addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity, alongside which we offer a transformative experience to our diverse community of students. We are proudly embedded in our local community in South London while being avowedly global in our focus.  On the cusp of launching a new institutional strategy, based around our distinctive profile and ethos, this is an exciting time to be joining the University.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to be our new university secretary. A key member of the university’s senior management team, with a dual reporting line to the warden and the chair of council, the postholder will ensure that Goldsmith’s internal governance structures are robust, efficient and transparent, and that the university meets its statutory obligations. They will provide support for the chair and university council, setting the highest standards of corporate governance in line with our charter, statutes and practice within the higher education sector. With Goldsmiths about to embark on a governance review, the postholder will lead an exercise with the power to have a transformative impact on the university’s governance.

An experienced governance leader, you will bring a developed understanding how effective governance structures and processes can support the effective running of a university or institution with a similar level of complexity. You will have outstanding communications and political skills, with an understanding of operating within a highly regulated environment, with experience working constructively with regulatory and statutory bodies, gained in a leadership role in higher education or an equivalent environment.

Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae detailing professional qualifications and experience, accompanied by a covering letter describing briefly how candidates meet the candidate specification outlined in this document, why the appointment is of interest, and what they believe they can bring to the role.

The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Sunday 25th November 2024.

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