Location
Egham
Salary
£40,133 to £47,297 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.
Post Type
Full Time
Closing Date
23.59 hours GMT on Friday 10 January 2025
Reference
1024-317
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.
Full time, Permanent
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. 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.
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.
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 they meet the criteria for the role and an up to date CV.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Andrew Boggs, the University Secretary, at secretariat@rhul.ac.uk.
For queries on the application process, please contact recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.
Please quote the reference: 1024-317
Closing Date: 23:59, 10 January 2025
Interview Date: Interviews and tests will be held 28 or 29 January 2025 in person at the University.
This position is not eligible for hybrid working.
Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history.
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