Senior Governance Officer

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Secretariat Services
Location:  Egham
Salary: 
£39,233
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 Monday 04 March 2024
Reference:  0224-047

Full time, Permanent (x2 roles available)

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Governance Officer in the Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s Office.  

Royal Holloway, University of London is seeking for a Senior Governance Officer to provide a high level of secretarial support to the University’s Boards and Committees, ensuring that senior members of staff meet governance requirements and keep the schedule of business moving. In addition, the postholder will support the work of the University Secretary, helping oversee how the University meets external requirements of governance organs of the University. 

The post holder will be required to work Monday to Friday at any of the locations where the business of Royal Holloway is conducted, including the central London campus. However, it is expected that the post holder will work on-site at our Egham, Surrey campus for the majority of their working week. There is parking on campus and there are direct trains from London Waterloo and Reading, and regular bus services.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including pension, generous annual leave, and training and development opportunities. 

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [email protected] .

Please quote the reference: 0224-047

Closing Date:  23:59, 4 March 2024

Tests and interviews will be held on: To be confirmed

Please note that it will not be possible for the College to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates as this role does not fall into one of the standard occupational codes deemed eligible for sponsorship by UK Visas and Immigration. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the College, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.

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. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page .