This is an exciting opportunity to join the University as University Secretary, providing  professional advice and guidance to the Board of Governors and the Vice-Chancellor on all matters relating to University governance. The post holder will report directly to the Chair of Governors and the Vice-Chancellor.

The post holder will be a strong and effective communicator and will be able to represent the University's interests effectively in dealing with external stakeholders at all levels, requiring demonstrable negotiating and collaborative skills, tact and diplomacy.

The University Secretary will have proven demonstrable experience of delivering best practice in University governance, corporate governance structures, Board and committee operations.  The post holder will be able to record and take effective and accurate minutes and records of committee meetings.

You will be an initiator of new ideas and approaches with excellent IT, interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work effectively, confidently and flexibly with senior executives and non-executives at board level to ensure collaborative working and smooth decision making. 

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Elisabeth Whitaker, Director of Human Resources

*Closing date: Sunday 29 January 2017

* Interview date: Friday 10 February 2017