Governance officer

Governance Officer Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JS Salary: Grade 6 : A GBP 28,759 : A GBP 33,965 pro rata (Depending on experience) Job type: Fixed:Term to 31 st August 2023 Hours: Part:time (0.4 FTE) The Royal Agricultural University RAU has been at the forefront of agricultural education for over 175 years and is globally renowned for its links with industry and courses that are designed to meet the demands of the changing land:based sector. The Institutional Planning and Governance Directorate takes ownership of the development and implementation of the Universitys planning and performance cycle and of corporate governance. Institutional Planning and Governance influences and informs key business decision making, organisational planning and performance, underpinning organisational strategy. University growth is central to the Directorate and balanced against our accountability for strategic risk management. To help ensure that high standards of governance are maintained at the RAU this role will provide effective administrative support and guidance within the Governance Team. You will be required to work with governors, committee members and shareholders to advise on governance policies and practices. The post holder will operate across the wider administrative and planning function to help ensure alignment between Governing Council matters and operational management. This will involve ensuring effective records and minutes are taken for all committees and liaising with members of the Governing Council and the executive to arrange meetings, collate papers, prioritise diaries and manage associated tasks. With superb written and verbal communications skills, you will have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills and be a real team player. If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link where you will be redirected to their website to complete your application. rau.ac.uk/about:rau/work:for:us Closing date: 21 May 2024 Interviews: 30 May 2024 The RAU is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under:represented within the RAU at this level.