Strategic Planning and Governance Officer

Package: Management and Specialist grade 6 from £40,247 to £45163 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

Job description

Hybrid working: Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible. We anticipate that for this role, you will work approximately 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely.

About Us: Join Loughborough University’s Vice Chancellor’s Office as a Strategic Planning and Governance Officer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic environment that supports the professional growth of our staff.

The Role: We are seeking a dedicated professional to provide governance support for senior University committees, Project Management Boards, and working groups.

As the Strategic Planning and Governance Officer you will play a pivotal role in ensuring effective governance across the institution. Based within our Strategic Planning Team, you will work closely with colleagues at all levels across the University, including our Senior Leaders, supporting the University with critical planning and resource matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will provide high-quality governance support for senior University level committees and strategic projects. This will include independently preparing agendas, minutes, and reports, ensuring timely, accurate and high-quality information is shared with governance groups.
• You will offer expert advice on governance procedures to senior managers and lay members.
• You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and project progress.

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Hold a degree and/or demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Have proven experience in providing governance support for complex committees at an organisational level.
• Have strong communication skills, with the ability to draft detailed reports and minutes and provide feedback on reports from senior managers.
• Manage and prioritise a diverse workload independently.
• Demonstrate a collaborative approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Be committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

A full list of the essential criteria is available within the person specification – please see full details below.

Reward and Benefits:

Loughborough is a great place to work, and we offer a substantial benefits package to go alongside your exciting role, including:

• Competitive salary
• Generous leave allowance, with up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days).
• Competitive pension schemes
• Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development
• Access to on-campus nursery and subsidised childcare options
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including discounted gym memberships, access to incredible sporting facilities including physiotherapy appointments, as well as healthcare offers including eyesight testing and wellbeing support

Find out more about our full suite of rewards and benefits. 

Application Process:

• Applications for the role will be reviewed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the person specification. Applicants should clearly state how they meet each of the essential (and desirable) criteria in their application giving examples from their career history
• For further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance, which includes some top tips and support to help you when completing your application 
• For an informal conversation about the post including any questions about the application process please contact the line manager, Amanda Silverwood, Strategic Planning and Governance Manager via email  A.Silverwood@lboro.ac.uk
• We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments that you’d like to request please contact Amanda Silverwood, Strategic Planning and Governance Manager via email A.Silverwood@lboro.ac.uk 

Closing date: Sunday 1 December 2024

Interviews: Wednesday 18 December 2024

Candidates selected for interview will be informed via email by no later than Monday 9 December 2024.

For more information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.