Board Support and Operations Manager

1 week ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Plymouth University Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the University of Plymouth as a Governance and Secretariat Manager, reporting to the Head of Strategic Planning. As a key member of the Planning and Analytics Office, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Board of Governors and the University's Executive team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality secretariat services to the Board and its committees, including supporting the Chair of the Board and ensuring the efficient running of meetings.
  • Review and monitor internal governance processes and procedures, making recommendations for improvement and implementing changes as needed.
  • Support compliance with statutory and regulatory duties related to higher education governance, including obligations to the Office for Students.
  • Develop and deliver governor induction processes and training, as well as running annual student governor training.
  • Manage the operational workflow of the governance team and line manage the Board Administrator.
Requirements
  • Experience of providing support and advice to senior teams, ideally with experience of working with Boards.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with Board members and the University Executive Group.
  • Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Knowledge of governance frameworks and procedures in higher education, with the ability to identify best practices and implement improvements.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme.
  • Ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, and a range of other benefits and support mechanisms.
  • The opportunity to work at the highest organizational level, shaping the University's governance framework and ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the governance and secretariat function.


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