Governance Officer

9 months ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool John Moores University Full time

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

LJMU is offering an experienced professional administrator the opportunity to work in this exciting environment within the Secretariat, Legal and Governance Services. The Team is responsible for providing an exceptional and reliable service to the Board of Governors, sub-committees and the Academic Board. The purpose of which is to provide strong university governance arrangements that are efficient and effective without complacency.

The main focus of the role is to provide appropriate administrative support to the Board of Governors to a high standard. This will involve working closely with the Clerk to the Board to ensure that all expected outputs are met, providing the necessary advice and guidance and the servicing to meet demand. You will play a key role in ensuring that systems are up-to-date and with the organisation of an annual workshop and conference.

There will be some liaison with the Vice-Chancellor’s Office in relation to the business of the Board. The post-holder should have a thorough understanding of the Higher Education sector in which the University operates, to demonstrate excellent judgement and initiative, and possess the ability to evaluate precedents and analyse best practice based on a clear understanding of statutory and governance issues.

Exceptional written communication skills are a pre-requisite for the role, as is a strong organisational ability, to ensure deadlines and standards are consistently met.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join LJMU in our bicentenary year and with the launch of our new strategic plan.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.


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