Job title
Strategic Planning and Governance Officer
Job reference
REQ241030
Date posted
11/11/2024
Application closing date
01/12/2024
Location
Loughborough
Package
Management and Specialist grade 6 from £40,247 to £45163 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.
Job description
Contract Type: Full-time, open-ended
Hybrid working: Loughborough University is committed to allowing its
employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and
remotely, where possible. We anticipate that for this role, you will work
approximately 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely.
About Us: Join Loughborough University's Vice Chancellor's Office as a
Strategic Planning and Governance Officer. We are committed to fostering an
inclusive and dynamic environment that supports the professional growth of our
staff.
The Role: We are seeking a dedicated professional to provide governance
support for senior University committees, Project Management Boards, and
working groups.
As the Strategic Planning and Governance Officer you will play a pivotal role
in ensuring effective governance across the institution. Based within our
Strategic Planning Team, you will work closely with colleagues at all levels
across the University, including our Senior Leaders, supporting the University
with critical planning and resource matters.
Key Responsibilities:
You will provide high-quality governance support for senior University
level committees and strategic projects. This will include independently
preparing agendas, minutes, and reports, ensuring timely, accurate and
high-quality information is shared with governance groups.
You will offer expert advice on governance procedures to senior managers
and lay members.
You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate
effective communication and project progress.
To be successful in the role, you will:
Hold a degree and/or demonstrate equivalent experience.
Have proven experience in providing governance support for complex
committees at an organisational level.
Have strong communication skills, with the ability to draft detailed
reports and minutes and provide feedback on reports from senior managers.
Manage and prioritise a diverse workload independently.
Demonstrate a collaborative approach with excellent problem-solving
skills.
Be committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
A full list of the essential criteria is available within the person
specification – please see full details below.
Reward and Benefits:
Loughborough is a great place to work, and we offer a substantial benefits
package to go alongside your exciting role, including:
Competitive salary.
Generous leave allowance, with up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays
& University closure days).
Competitive pension schemes.
Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional
development.
Access to on-campus nursery and subsidised childcare options.
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
Support for your health and wellbeing, including discounted gym
memberships, access to incredible sporting facilities including
physiotherapy appointments, as well as healthcare offers including
eyesight testing and wellbeing support
Find out more about our full suite of rewards and benefits.
Application Process:
Applications for the role will be reviewed against the essential and
desirable criteria listed in the person specification. Applicants should
clearly state how they meet each of the essential (and desirable)
criteria in their application giving examples from their career history.
For further support with your application, please refer to our application
guidance, which includes some top tips and support to help you when
completing your application
For an informal conversation about the post including any questions about
the application process please contact the line manager, Amanda
Silverwood, Strategic Planning and Governance Manager via email
[email protected]
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may
need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments
that you'd like to request please contact Amanda Silverwood, Strategic
Planning and Governance Manager via email [email protected]
Closing date: Sunday 1 December 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 18 December 2024
Candidates selected for interview will be informed via email by no later than
Monday 9 December 2024.
For more information please refer to the Job Description and Person
Specification.
