Governance Officer

Job Title: Governance Officer (2 Posts)
Department: Legal, Governance and Programmes
Contract Type: Permanent
Grade: 6
Salary: £33,823.29 - £40,242.29 per annum inclusive pro rata
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Hours: 35 per week
As a Governance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting formal committees and programme boards for the University, ensuring the seamless execution of meetings and events. Your responsibilities will encompass arranging and minuting formal meetings, preparing papers, managing action points, and providing professional assistance. Additionally, you will be responsible for planning, administrating, and supporting events, as well as maintaining websites using a content management system. Your ability to manage large in-person and hybrid events, including setting up remote meeting technologies, will be essential.
About the University
SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.
About the Department:
This role sits within the Governance Directorate, which is the central core of providing independent support and advice across a range of governance and compliance functions for the School.
The Governance Directorate supports the effective functioning, development and enhancement of the governance framework of the University to ensure good governance and decision making, and oversees the University’s response to its internal and external governance-related regulatory responsibilities.
About the Role:
SOAS is looking to appoint two Governance Officers who will support the delivery of governance related activities and projects. This includes supporting a range of committees and groups, preparing agendas and minutes to tight deadlines. Experience in risk management / policy / insurance is not essential.
About you:
You will be proactive and willing to take responsibility and ownership for your area of work. You will show commitment to ensuring that the services we provide are effective and well managed through a robust governance framework.
You will need to demonstrate:
That you are educated to degree level or have equivalent experience
Significant experience of efficient and effective running of committee meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes and ensuring the committees are run appropriately and in line with Terms of Reference
Experience of providing timely and comprehensive advice and guidance to others on regulatory, procedural or policy issues
Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
Excellent IT skills (including Word and use of MS Teams)
Excellent communication skills
You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.
Closing date: 18th February 2024
Interviews to be held: 26th & 27th February 2024.
Further information
If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk
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We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South, Black, Asian or other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.