Project Administrator (Governance)

The University of Buckingham has a unique atmosphere, unlike that of any other higher educational institution. Despite being the UK’s smallest university and the only independent university to hold a Royal Charter, Buckingham has staff from over 60 countries, making it a truly distinctive work environment.  Whichever of our locations you find yourself working in, you will be sure to feel a part of our friendly community.  Our size enables us to foster a very personalised, supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, with lots of opportunity for development, something which we are very proud of.  Accountable to the Secretary to Council, the Project Administrator (Governance) will support the delivery of action plans arising from the recent Halpin Review of Governance Effectiveness from the development of initiatives into projects/proposals through to final delivery and support the wider governance functions of the Secretary’s Office. They will provide administrative support to the Secretary to Council, including to facilitate stakeholder engagement and assist with the generation of management information and reports.  We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, but we are invested in our people and their development, so we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the majority of the skills and experience required and are keen to develop further!  What can we offer you? We might be small, but we can still offer plenty of perks!  In addition to an Aviva Pension scheme, we offer:  Beautiful working environments across our campuses in Buckingham and Crewe, with plenty of space Employee Assistance Programme Christmas closure On-site gym and exercise classes On-site catering facilities University bookshop with staff discount (Buckingham) Free access to LinkedIn Learning courses Free on-site parking Excellent opportunities to network and continue learning across a variety of departments Nursery on-site at our Crewe campus Discount of courses for staff and their families  Informal enquiries may be made to Sam Weston at sam.weston@buckingham.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is 12th January 2024 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 15th January 2024. Please note: if successful, any offer is subject to standard checks, including qualifications, eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis and DBS (if applicable) For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website via the 'Apply' button above.