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University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last five years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
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Directorate
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Governance Officer to join the University's Governance Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a governance professional who enjoys working at the heart of institutional decision-making. You will provide expert governance and secretariat support to senior committees and panels, working closely with Committee Chairs, Executive colleagues and stakeholders from across the University.
What you will be doing:
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Managing committee business from end to end
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Providing governance advice, preparing high-quality agendas and papers, producing accurate minutes and ensuring effective follow-up of decisions and actions.
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You will also play an important role in improving governance processes, supporting committee effectiveness and helping the University maintain high standards of accountability, transparency and compliance.
Qualifications/ experience:
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We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills, excellent written communication, sound judgement and the confidence to provide constructive challenge when needed.
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If you enjoy building relationships, improving processes and supporting effective decision-making in a complex environment, we would like to hear from you.
Do not meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description or advert, we encourage you to arrange an informal conversation with the hiring manager. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford
A positive action statement is required. Please work with your People BP and Advisor to gain understanding of the data within your team and area for you to target specific underrepresented groups (Max 60 Words). E.g. Within the Faculty of Heath Studies, there is low representation of BAME women and therefore we welcome applications from individuals who represent these categories.
At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
In Return we Offer:
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25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
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Family-friendly policies
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Great campus facilities including:
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Unique fitness centre
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Eye clinic
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Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
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Counselling & mental health services
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On site nursery
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Food & drink outlets
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Generous employer contribution pension scheme - USS
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Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts
Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.
Additional Information:
If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email Matt Stephenson [email protected] we would love to hear from you.
