Governance & Committees Adviser

1 week ago

Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom Kingston University Full time £39,407 - £60,000 per year

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised team player to join the University's Corporate Governance and Committees Unit within the Corporate Services Directorate. In this pivotal role, you will provide high-quality administrative support to the Board of Governors and its sub-committees, ensuring the smooth management of committee business and assisting Governors in fulfilling their responsibilities.

The Person

You will bring relevant administrative experience within a higher education institution or similar organisation and will be able to demonstrate:

  • Ability to take high-quality minutes and service meetings to a high standard

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent organisational and multi-tasking abilities

  • Confidence and resilience in working with senior stakeholders

  • A collaborative approach, with the capacity to work independently at pace and under pressure

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and gain valuable insight into the governance of a university.

Directorate/Function

The Corporate Services Directorate leads and supports the University's governance, legal, risk, and data compliance functions. Its remit includes:

  • Board of Governors support

  • Legal services

  • Health and safety

  • Risk and business continuity

  • Data returns and reporting

  • Information governance

  • Regulatory compliance

Working within this team offers broad exposure across the University, including involvement in major projects; regulatory engagement; and responding to government policy and legislation. You'll collaborate with senior managers, external partners, and peers across the University, contributing to the University's effective and efficient operations and the delivery of our innovative and ground-breaking Town House Strategy.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £39,407 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on 11 December 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Kate O'Doherty, Governance Support Manager.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students' identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

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