Support an effective governance environment, developing the University’s governance framework, supporting the Council processes and manage the efficient and effective operation of the committee process

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

1. Degree/NVQ 4 or equivalent Professional membership/relevant experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Substantial experience of working within a governance environment for a regulated body, including servicing formal committees and minute-taking
2. Able to demonstrate professional knowledge of governance Codes of Practice, process and procedures to give advice and guidance to internal and external customers
3. Basic knowledge of the relationship between the University and its key regulators (Medr and the Charity Commission) in terms of the University’s governance

KEY DUTIES

• Provide professional advice and guidance on governance Codes of Practice, processes and procedures, using judgement and creativity to suggest the most appropriate course of action, and ensuring complex and conceptual issues are understood
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the governance requirements of the University’s key external regulators in order to ensure the provision of professional advice and guidance that will have an institution-wide impact
• Develop, maintain and advise on the governance framework (including the Charter, Statutes and Ordinances), keeping under review the annual cycle of business, committee terms of reference and the scheme of delegation, ensuring they are consistent and fit for purpose, including researching best practice in this area
• Writing papers, advising on planning and conduct of meetings, and managing the production of agendas, papers and minutes; ensure actions are recorded and followed up accordingly
• Manage members of the committee administrative support team; planning, organising and delegating work, monitoring progress and intervening as required; managing team members’ induction, performance and development
• Ensure the delivery of the team’s service level agreements, adapting these according to changes in workload and customer requirements
• Take responsibility for resolving issues independently within the Governance function where they fall within set role objectives
• Investigate and analysis specific issues, creating recommendation reports, supported by up to date information
• Establish working relationships with key contacts and stakeholders, (including Council and Committee members, the VCO, further networks of the wider governance community) developing appropriate communication links with the University’s Schools, Departments and outside bodies as required
• Develop and arrange or deliver training to independent members to cover induction and professional development, enabling members to utilise up to date systems and processes
• Create specific working groups from colleagues across the University to achieve departmental objectives
• Plan and deliver specific small-scale projects, co-ordinating and supervising project teams created as needed
• Undertake a variety of administrative duties to support the department
• Instruct and guide other employees across the University as required

GENERAL DUTIES

• Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties
• Abide by all University policies on Health and Safety and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Undertake annual training as required
• Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role